power angel and his calling

Aasimar

Species Player’s Handbook

Aasimar (pronounced AH-sih-mar) are mortals who carry a spark of the Upper Planes within their souls. Whether descended from an angelic being or infused with celestial power, they can fan that spark

celestial heritage, such as metallic freckles, luminous eyes, a halo, or the skin color of an angel (silver, opalescent green, or coppery red). These features start subtle and become obvious when the

Paladin

Classes Player’s Handbook

Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and

armor. Even so, their martial skills are secondary to the magical power they wield: power to heal the injured, smite their foes, and protect the helpless and those who fight at their side. Almost by

Radiant Idol

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.A radiant idol was an angel that was banished from the celestial realm of Syrania and cast

hunger to be adored can transform a fallen angel, physically and mentally. In its true form, a radiant idol appears to be a warped angel. It might have bloody stumps in place of its wings, or its

Omin Dran

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

adventure. But adventure of the wrong kind came calling for the trio one day, when an underground ruin they had often explored — actually a creature called the Wandering Crypt — took Auspicia from the

. And even if the rumor were true, Omin would never leverage such a position for greater financial gain and power. Because that would be wrong …

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

This longsword belonged to the angel Zariel before her fall from grace. Fashioned from celestial steel, it gives off a faint glow and hum. The weapon chooses who can attune to it and who can’t

cherished memories of Idyllglen, though I’ve only seen this bucolic town in dreams. 4 I would die for those who fight beside me, regardless of their faults. 5 I seek to honor the angel

Holy Symbol of Ravenkind

Magic Items Curse of Strahd

paladin named Lugdana by a giant raven — or an angel in the form of a giant raven. Lugdana used the holy symbol to root out and destroy nests of vampires until her death. The high priests of

charges for the following properties. It regains 1d6 + 4 charges daily at dawn. Hold Vampires. As an action, you can expend 1 charge and present the holy symbol to make it flare with holy power

College of Whispers

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

against others through extortion and threats. Many other bards hate the College of Whispers, viewing it as a parasite that uses a bard’s reputation to acquire wealth and power. For this reason

, members of this college rarely reveal their true nature. They typically claim to follow some other college, or they keep their actual calling secret in order to infiltrate and exploit royal courts and

Divine Soul

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

powerful familial connection to a divine being. Perhaps your ancestor was an angel, transformed into a mortal and sent to fight in a god’s name. Or your birth might align with an ancient

sacred power, a Divine Soul can undermine an existing order by claiming a direct tie to the divine. In some cultures, only those who can claim the power of a Divine Soul may command religious power. In

Shield of the Hidden Lord

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

during your turn, the shield can choose to radiate an aura of dread for 1 minute. (This is not a power of the shield that you control.) Any creature hostile to you that starts its turn within 20 feet

of the shield must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is frightened until the start of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature is immune to this power of the

Divine Soul (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

powerful familial connection to a divine being. Perhaps your ancestor was an angel, transformed into a mortal and sent to fight in a god’s name. Or your birth might align with an ancient

sacred power, a Divine Soul can undermine an existing order by claiming a direct tie to the divine. In some cultures, only those who can claim the power of a Divine Soul may command religious power. In

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

positions of power. Orzhov Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you, the spells on the Orzhov Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class

become as rich as the oligarchs. (Evil) 3 Power. One day, I will be the one giving orders. (Evil) 4 Prestige. I want to be admired, respected, feared, or even hated for my position

Archduke Zariel of Avernus

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

a DC 26 Wisdom saving throw or take 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Teleport. Zariel uses her Teleport action.Once a mighty angel charged

lemures, which she can then promote to higher forms of devils. Only by tempting mortals with power on the Material Plane and striking bargains with them can she bind them to her in the afterlife

College of Whispers (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

against others through extortion and threats. Many other bards hate the College of Whispers, viewing it as a parasite that uses a bard’s reputation to acquire wealth and power. For this reason

, members of this college rarely reveal their true nature. They typically claim to follow some other college, or they keep their actual calling secret in order to infiltrate and exploit royal courts and

Downcast

races

powerful lieutenants among the angelic hosts, strong enough to retain a semblance of their divine power following the tragedy. But an angel is not a god. An Arch Seraph cannot embody every aspect of a

shockwaves through the heavens. Cast down to the mortal realm, these former angels found themselves bereft of power and left to live out their now-mortal existence among the people of the world. In the

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Dragons Aasimar bear within their souls the light of the heavens. They are descended from humans with a touch of the power of Mount Celestia, the divine realm of many lawful good deities. Aasimar are

celestial agent of the gods as a guide. This entity is typically a deva, an angel who acts as a messenger to the mortal world. Hidden Wanderers While aasimar are strident foes of evil, they typically

Dagon

monsters

at the head of the cults established among human villages by the deep ones. Careful to avoid calling too much attention to their true aims, these cults ultimately serve Cthulhu but few in their ranks

to town. Hidden Horrors. While Dagon is considered the most powerful of the deep ones, other, similarly ancient creatures have gained similar levels of power. Deep one writings refer to Mother Hydra

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

sacred glade before nature spirits and fey beings, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witness, a paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that

darkness, and to hunt the forces of evil wherever they lurk. Different paladins focus on various aspects of the cause of righteousness, but all are bound by the oaths that grant them power to do their

Cleric Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

his axe in wide swaths to cut through the ranks of orcs arrayed against him, shouting praise to the gods with every foe’s fall. Calling down a curse upon the forces of undeath, a human lifts

power of the gods, flowing from them into the world. Clerics are conduits for that power, manifesting it as miraculous effects. The gods don’t grant this power to everyone who seeks it, but only

Fog Giant

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

wealth and power with a bitter mix of longing, regret, and shame, seeking always to replace the grandest treasures they once possessed. Simple coins, gems, or trade goods do nothing to satisfy the

down the gate of a backwater duke’s castle, slaying a dozen or more guards, then calling for parley is a typical fog giant strategy—followed by an offer to leave the duke alive in return

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells (save DC 18) from it: animate dead (1 charge), blight (2 charges), circle of death (3 charges), finger of death (3 charges), power word kill

spells using 2 fewer charges (minimum of 0). Call Undead. While you are holding the wand, you can use an action to conjure skeleton;skeletons and zombie;zombies, calling forth as many of them as you

Angels

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

permanent stain that marks the angel as an outcast. Fallen angels retain their power but lose their connection to the deities from which they were made. Most fallen angels take their banishment personally

Angels An angel is a celestial agent sent forth into the planes to further its god’s agenda for weal or woe. Its sublime beauty and presence can drive awestruck onlookers to their knees. Yet angels

Angels

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

permanent stain that marks the angel as an outcast. Fallen angels retain their power but lose their connection to the deities from which they were made. Most fallen angels take their banishment personally

Angels An angel is a celestial agent sent forth into the planes to further its god’s agenda for weal or woe. Its sublime beauty and presence can drive awestruck onlookers to their knees. Yet angels

Orzhov Angels

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

Orzhov Syndicate is there to welcome the angel with open arms, offering status, respect, and power. Orzhov angels might claim positions as executioners, commanders, or power brokers, but more often

they carve out their own place in the guild, standing apart from the otherwise rigid hierarchy of the Orzhov. Deathpact Angel Deathpact angels dwell in the grandest of Orzhov cathedrals, where they

Orzhov Angels

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

Orzhov Syndicate is there to welcome the angel with open arms, offering status, respect, and power. Orzhov angels might claim positions as executioners, commanders, or power brokers, but more often

they carve out their own place in the guild, standing apart from the otherwise rigid hierarchy of the Orzhov. Deathpact Angel Deathpact angels dwell in the grandest of Orzhov cathedrals, where they

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

. Whether calling on the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are an embodiment of nature’s resilience, cunning, and fury. They claim no mastery over

nature. Instead, they see themselves as extensions of nature’s indomitable will. Power of Nature Druids revere nature above all, gaining their spells and other magical powers either from the force

Angels in the Aftermath

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

Angels in the Aftermath After the purple worm is dispatched, the pari Artavazda introduces themself: A blue-skinned angel with four scarlet wings lands before you, accompanied by a gentle breeze. The

angel wears a pointed, shimmering helmet and wields a flanged mace reminiscent of a blazing sun. “I am Artavazda,” the angel announces, “harbinger of the Brightguard and Atash’s righteous hand

Angels in the Aftermath

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

Angels in the Aftermath After the purple worm is dispatched, the pari Artavazda introduces themself: A blue-skinned angel with four scarlet wings lands before you, accompanied by a gentle breeze. The

angel wears a pointed, shimmering helmet and wields a flanged mace reminiscent of a blazing sun. “I am Artavazda,” the angel announces, “harbinger of the Brightguard and Atash’s righteous hand

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract

, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s

Splitting Loyalties

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

. Brightguard Before Atash, the Brightguard was a fringe collective of devout protectors who vowed to defend Akharin Sangar from evil in the name of their deity, the Sunweaver. When the angel Atash—an

agent of the Sunweaver—deemed service in the Brightguard a holy calling, the group’s ranks swelled. Most members have unshakable resolve, but recent revolutionary acts have the order on edge. The

Creating a Paladin

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

? Or are you an embittered loner sworn to take vengeance on those who have done great evil, sent as an angel of death by the gods or driven by your need for revenge? Appendix B lists many deities

call to serve as a paladin? Did you hear a whisper from an unseen god or angel while you were at prayer? Did another paladin sense the potential within you and decide to train you as a squire? Or did

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, create illusions, and even heal wounds. Music and Magic In the worlds of D&D, words and music are not just vibrations of air, but vocalizations with power all their own. The bard is a master

beyond the horizon—makes an adventuring career a natural calling. Every adventure is an opportunity to learn, practice a variety of skills, enter long-forgotten tombs, discover lost works of magic

Splitting Loyalties

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

. Brightguard Before Atash, the Brightguard was a fringe collective of devout protectors who vowed to defend Akharin Sangar from evil in the name of their deity, the Sunweaver. When the angel Atash—an

agent of the Sunweaver—deemed service in the Brightguard a holy calling, the group’s ranks swelled. Most members have unshakable resolve, but recent revolutionary acts have the order on edge. The

Creating a Paladin

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

? Or are you an embittered loner sworn to take vengeance on those who have done great evil, sent as an angel of death by the gods or driven by your need for revenge? Appendix B lists many deities

call to serve as a paladin? Did you hear a whisper from an unseen god or angel while you were at prayer? Did another paladin sense the potential within you and decide to train you as a squire? Or did

Radiant Idol

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

Radiant Idol A radiant idol was an angel that was banished from the celestial realm of Syrania and cast down to the Material Plane. One sin led to their fall: the desire to be worshiped by mortals

. Now in the mortal realm, most radiant idols gather cults of devoted followers. Fallen Angels. The insatiable hunger to be adored can transform a fallen angel, physically and mentally. In its true form

The Mark of Storm

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

dragonshard focus items can call on even greater powers, shaping the weather and calling on the power of the storm.

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