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Tomb of Annihilation
An archaeologist learns about the long-lost and fallen cultures of the past by studying their remains — their bones, their ruins, their surviving masterworks, and their tombs. Those who
practice archaeology travel to the far corners of the world to root through crumbled cities and lost dungeons, digging in search of artifacts that might tell the stories of monarchs and high priests, wars
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Archaeologist An archaeologist learns about the long-lost and fallen cultures of the past by studying their remains — their bones, their ruins, their surviving masterworks, and their tombs. Those who
practice archaeology travel to the far corners of the world to root through crumbled cities and lost dungeons, digging in search of artifacts that might tell the stories of monarchs and high priests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Archaeologist An archaeologist learns about the long-lost and fallen cultures of the past by studying their remains — their bones, their ruins, their surviving masterworks, and their tombs. Those who
practice archaeology travel to the far corners of the world to root through crumbled cities and lost dungeons, digging in search of artifacts that might tell the stories of monarchs and high priests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Backgrounds that have ties to particular cultures, organizations, and historical events from your campaign are particularly strong. Perhaps the priests of a certain religion live as beggars supported by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Backgrounds that have ties to particular cultures, organizations, and historical events from your campaign are particularly strong. Perhaps the priests of a certain religion live as beggars supported by a
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
, inflicting fear on those deemed to deserve it. Warriors and priests who wield terror as a weapon also make Blackjester smile, whether they intend to or not. Venin Arch Daemon of Deceit
Known as the Great
Arch Seraphs and Arch Daemons In the absence of the gods, Arch Seraphs and Arch Daemons took up their mantle. While these beings are lesser divinities, they inherited part of their patron deity’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
numerous triton cultures exist throughout the Siren Sea, many of those closest to shore are led by priests of Thassa. Triton warriors enact their leaders’ will, with many specializing in doing battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
numerous triton cultures exist throughout the Siren Sea, many of those closest to shore are led by priests of Thassa. Triton warriors enact their leaders’ will, with many specializing in doing battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
of the Shadow.
The Dark Six inspire worship in different ways among diverse cultures. Temples to the Dark Six appear in Droaam, along with wild revels driven by the Fury. The Dark Six aren’t
phenomenon: long-standing cults that worship members of the Dark Six alongside the Sovereign Host.
Most of you know of the Restful Watch, the priests who tend Vassal cemeteries. What you may not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
of the Shadow.
The Dark Six inspire worship in different ways among diverse cultures. Temples to the Dark Six appear in Droaam, along with wild revels driven by the Fury. The Dark Six aren’t
phenomenon: long-standing cults that worship members of the Dark Six alongside the Sovereign Host.
Most of you know of the Restful Watch, the priests who tend Vassal cemeteries. What you may not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Religious Institutions Those who serve as priests of a god aren’t necessarily clerics. Indeed, the power invested in clerics and other divine spellcasters by the gods is given out only rarely (see
traditions. Temples in Faerûn don’t have regular services as such. Group observances in a temple occur only at specific festival times, and priests also go out into the community to perform rites such as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Religious Institutions Those who serve as priests of a god aren’t necessarily clerics. Indeed, the power invested in clerics and other divine spellcasters by the gods is given out only rarely (see
traditions. Temples in Faerûn don’t have regular services as such. Group observances in a temple occur only at specific festival times, and priests also go out into the community to perform rites such as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
rules or once ruled, adventurers might find monuments built to honor great leaders, gods, and cultures. Use the Monuments table for inspiration, or randomly roll to determine what monument the adventurers
statue of a person or deity 14 Great stone wall, intact, with tower fortifications spaced at one-mile intervals 15 Great stone wall in ruins 16 Great stone arch 17 Fountain 18 Intact circle of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
rules or once ruled, adventurers might find monuments built to honor great leaders, gods, and cultures. Use the Monuments table for inspiration, or randomly roll to determine what monument the adventurers
statue of a person or deity 14 Great stone wall, intact, with tower fortifications spaced at one-mile intervals 15 Great stone wall in ruins 16 Great stone arch 17 Fountain 18 Intact circle of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. As a result, yuan-ti first influence other creatures with the promise of wealth and power. Time and again, humanoid cultures make the fatal mistake of trusting the yuan-ti. They forget that a yuan
worship of Merrshaulk waned, he went into slumber. Merrshaulk’s priests are yuan-ti abominations that maintain traditions of living sacrifice and cause suffering in the god’s name. With enough vile acts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
behind a basalt arch holds a perpetually burning flame. Priests keep a strict rotation to ensure the fire never goes out, as it represents Purphoros’s fire that keeps the world warm through the colder
arch of vines and flowers leads into the nexus itself and stays fresh and green all year long. Spring is the most celebratory time for Setessans—a time for planting and hope. Worshipers leave gifts for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
behind a basalt arch holds a perpetually burning flame. Priests keep a strict rotation to ensure the fire never goes out, as it represents Purphoros’s fire that keeps the world warm through the colder
arch of vines and flowers leads into the nexus itself and stays fresh and green all year long. Spring is the most celebratory time for Setessans—a time for planting and hope. Worshipers leave gifts for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. As a result, yuan-ti first influence other creatures with the promise of wealth and power. Time and again, humanoid cultures make the fatal mistake of trusting the yuan-ti. They forget that a yuan
worship of Merrshaulk waned, he went into slumber. Merrshaulk’s priests are yuan-ti abominations that maintain traditions of living sacrifice and cause suffering in the god’s name. With enough vile acts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
nobly and in the cause of justice. People in most D&D worlds are polytheistic, honoring deities of their own and acknowledging pantheons of other cultures. Individuals pay homage to various gods
hunting. Some individuals feel a calling to a particular deity’s service and claim that god as a patron. Particularly devoted individuals become priests by setting up a shrine or helping to staff a holy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
nobly and in the cause of justice. People in most D&D worlds are polytheistic, honoring deities of their own and acknowledging pantheons of other cultures. Individuals pay homage to various gods
hunting. Some individuals feel a calling to a particular deity’s service and claim that god as a patron. Particularly devoted individuals become priests by setting up a shrine or helping to staff a holy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
on the battlefield is simultaneously a boon to all its allies and a threat to every foe around it. Into the Fray. While other cultures treat their wizards as cloistered academics, hobgoblins expect
warrior. Other cultures might view the use of such abilities as a short cut to glory, but to hobgoblins a gift for magic is as valued and useful as a strong sword arm or brilliance in tactics. They are
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
own unique kingdom or culture. The natural resources of Abendland’s fertile woods made them a mercantile kingdom of great wealth and influence. Magic and philosophy defined the complex cultures of
spends long hours questioning members of the Säullan Council, learning economics, strategy, production, and philosophy. Nordenland Nordenland is old. Its living cultures predate recorded history. The land
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
on the battlefield is simultaneously a boon to all its allies and a threat to every foe around it. Into the Fray. While other cultures treat their wizards as cloistered academics, hobgoblins expect
warrior. Other cultures might view the use of such abilities as a short cut to glory, but to hobgoblins a gift for magic is as valued and useful as a strong sword arm or brilliance in tactics. They are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
distinct cultures; they have always been blended. Although enclaves made up of a single kind of creature do exist, most communities contain a mix of creatures. In bygone days, many of these groups of
have long held the ancient citadel of Cazhaak Draal. Though they are not numerous, their deadly gaze and trained basilisk pets make the medusas a force to be reckoned with. Medusa priests of the Dark Six
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
distinct cultures; they have always been blended. Although enclaves made up of a single kind of creature do exist, most communities contain a mix of creatures. In bygone days, many of these groups of
have long held the ancient citadel of Cazhaak Draal. Though they are not numerous, their deadly gaze and trained basilisk pets make the medusas a force to be reckoned with. Medusa priests of the Dark Six
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
tipped the scales of war for many nations and provinces. It has the distinction of (according to the rumors that it spreads about itself) toppling a frost giant, rooting out an Arch Daemon, and sending a
servant of the Aether Kindred back into the void. The company includes warriors, wizards, priests, druids, rogues, and spies among its ranks. It has a branch in nearly every corner of the continent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Hobgoblins don’t build temples to their gods, lest they displease Maglubiyet, but the few priests among them do tend small shrines and interpret the body of legends about their gods. Nomog-Geaya’s priests
always wield his favored weapons, a longsword and a handaxe. They are responsible for martial training as well as instruction in strategy and battlefield tactics. Bargrivyek’s priests wield his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
race is fair.
The beasts of Middle Dura are versatile. The Eagle represents Broken Arch and Stormhold in Middle Dura, and its supporters wear brown and gold. The clever Owl flies for Rattlestone and
fellow named Carralag, and his supporters are quite passionate about their winged champion.
As befits a metropolis that boasts people of all cultures, Sharn hosts a wide variety of sports and athletic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
race is fair.
The beasts of Middle Dura are versatile. The Eagle represents Broken Arch and Stormhold in Middle Dura, and its supporters wear brown and gold. The clever Owl flies for Rattlestone and
fellow named Carralag, and his supporters are quite passionate about their winged champion.
As befits a metropolis that boasts people of all cultures, Sharn hosts a wide variety of sports and athletic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Hobgoblins don’t build temples to their gods, lest they displease Maglubiyet, but the few priests among them do tend small shrines and interpret the body of legends about their gods. Nomog-Geaya’s priests
always wield his favored weapons, a longsword and a handaxe. They are responsible for martial training as well as instruction in strategy and battlefield tactics. Bargrivyek’s priests wield his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, Melpurvatta, Nalambar, Tiliputakas Nar More than a thousand years ago, the dark priests of Narfell amassed great power by treating with demons, but their actions eventually brought about a war that
strangers to travel, Tuigan traders and adventurers are often familiar with many languages and cultures. Tuigan Names: (Male) Atlan, Bayar, Chingis, Chinua, Mongke, Temur; (female) Bolormaa, Bortai
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, Melpurvatta, Nalambar, Tiliputakas Nar More than a thousand years ago, the dark priests of Narfell amassed great power by treating with demons, but their actions eventually brought about a war that
strangers to travel, Tuigan traders and adventurers are often familiar with many languages and cultures. Tuigan Names: (Male) Atlan, Bayar, Chingis, Chinua, Mongke, Temur; (female) Bolormaa, Bortai
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Skill Prowess Rare Heritages Folk of the rare heritages of Etharis have dwelled long in isolation or on the fringes between the lands and cultures of more populous folk. Characters of these
Etharis speak of an age of orcs. This ancient heritage has its roots in Etharis’ North, from where history claims they spread to terrorize other cultures. Orcs, as the term has become understood, were
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
effectively incarcerated within a central temple. Kenku priests brought regular sacrificial victims — both willing and unwilling — to stand before the medusa’s gaze. And when Gloine Nathair-Nathair
statues are in agitated defensive poses. (When the ooze began to flood the city, the high priests quickly forced these final sacrifices forward to seal the medusa away.) A successful DC 13 Dexterity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
effectively incarcerated within a central temple. Kenku priests brought regular sacrificial victims — both willing and unwilling — to stand before the medusa’s gaze. And when Gloine Nathair-Nathair
statues are in agitated defensive poses. (When the ooze began to flood the city, the high priests quickly forced these final sacrifices forward to seal the medusa away.) A successful DC 13 Dexterity