promise arts and his clothing

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

your formative years. Were you an orphan or a child left on the monastery’s threshold? Did your parents promise you to the monastery in gratitude for a service performed by the monks? Did you

Defense, Martial Arts 2nd +2 1d4 2 +10 ft. Ki, Unarmored Movement 3rd +2 1d4 3 +10 ft. Monastic Tradition, Deflect Missiles

Creating a Monk

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

monastery’s threshold? Did your parents promise you to the monastery in gratitude for a service performed by the monks? Did you enter this secluded life to hide from a crime you committed? Or did you

suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. Second, choose the hermit background. Level Proficiency Bonus Martial Arts Ki Points Unarmored

Creating a Monk

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

monastery’s threshold? Did your parents promise you to the monastery in gratitude for a service performed by the monks? Did you enter this secluded life to hide from a crime you committed? Or did you

suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. Second, choose the hermit background. Level Proficiency Bonus Martial Arts Ki Points Unarmored

History

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

dark arts. Through seduction and indoctrination, they expanded their cult to include a small yet nefarious circle of friends. When word got out, the rest of the village turned a blind eye to the

like moths to a flame, they pledged their devotion for a promise of immortality, but Strahd turned them away, deeming the cult and its leaders unworthy of his attention. The cultists withdrew to Death

History

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

dark arts. Through seduction and indoctrination, they expanded their cult to include a small yet nefarious circle of friends. When word got out, the rest of the village turned a blind eye to the

like moths to a flame, they pledged their devotion for a promise of immortality, but Strahd turned them away, deeming the cult and its leaders unworthy of his attention. The cultists withdrew to Death

An Unexpected Offer

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

meets. Tall and broad with shoulder-length locs, she’s known for bright-colored clothing meant to catch the eye of potential business partners. She’s a shrewd negotiator, thanks in no small part to

center stage.” Ideal. “Trades are like people—uniquely beautiful if appreciated properly.” Bond. “Every deal is a promise, and I always keep my promises.” Flaw. “It’s okay if you lose, as long as I’m

An Unexpected Offer

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

meets. Tall and broad with shoulder-length locs, she’s known for bright-colored clothing meant to catch the eye of potential business partners. She’s a shrewd negotiator, thanks in no small part to

center stage.” Ideal. “Trades are like people—uniquely beautiful if appreciated properly.” Bond. “Every deal is a promise, and I always keep my promises.” Flaw. “It’s okay if you lose, as long as I’m

Attack on the Great Library

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

Avowed acolytes slain during the attack were killed using martial arts. Their bruises and broken bones are evidence of powerful unarmed strikes. Speak with dead spells cast on the slain acolytes yield

, fitted black clothing under white, flowing robes. A character who examines the bodies and succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) check discovers a torn piece of white cloth clutched in the

Attack on the Great Library

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

Avowed acolytes slain during the attack were killed using martial arts. Their bruises and broken bones are evidence of powerful unarmed strikes. Speak with dead spells cast on the slain acolytes yield

, fitted black clothing under white, flowing robes. A character who examines the bodies and succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) check discovers a torn piece of white cloth clutched in the

Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

master of the dark arts you are. Otherworldly Quirks d10 Quirk 1 Every meal you eat must involve copious amounts of raw onions. 2 When you are in a stressful situation, you shout every

comfortable unless your clothing features garishly contrasting colors or patterns. 8 When you cast a spell, the verbal or somatic component must involve a mild obscenity. 9 Your hair grows

Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

master of the dark arts you are. Otherworldly Quirks d10 Quirk 1 Every meal you eat must involve copious amounts of raw onions. 2 When you are in a stressful situation, you shout every

comfortable unless your clothing features garishly contrasting colors or patterns. 8 When you cast a spell, the verbal or somatic component must involve a mild obscenity. 9 Your hair grows

Githzerai

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

Githzerai Focused philosophers and austere ascetics, the githzerai pursue lives of rigid order. Lean and muscular, they wear unadorned clothing free of ornamentation, keeping their own counsel and

surroundings, because the githzerai will it. Each monastery is overseen by monks that impose a strict schedule of chants, meals, martial arts training, and devotions according to their own philosophy. Behind

Githzerai

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

Githzerai Focused philosophers and austere ascetics, the githzerai pursue lives of rigid order. Lean and muscular, they wear unadorned clothing free of ornamentation, keeping their own counsel and

surroundings, because the githzerai will it. Each monastery is overseen by monks that impose a strict schedule of chants, meals, martial arts training, and devotions according to their own philosophy. Behind

Horror Characteristics

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

creature or event. 2 A signature piece of clothing or distinct weapon serves as an emblem of who I am. 3 I never accept that I’m out of my depth. 4 I must know the answer to every secret

, faith, family, or teacher to continue a vaunted legacy. 9 Promise. My life is no longer my own. I must fulfill the dream of someone who’s gone. 10 Revelation. I need to know what lies

Horror Characteristics

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

creature or event. 2 A signature piece of clothing or distinct weapon serves as an emblem of who I am. 3 I never accept that I’m out of my depth. 4 I must know the answer to every secret

, faith, family, or teacher to continue a vaunted legacy. 9 Promise. My life is no longer my own. I must fulfill the dream of someone who’s gone. 10 Revelation. I need to know what lies

Locations on the Second Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

within easy reach, while the other two quite alert. The chamber has a rude table, a bench, two stools, and four cots. Torches light the place. Nine pegs on the walls hold clothing and six giants

two stone giants who have been working for King Snurre as engineers. The room, lit by torches, contains four cots, a large table, other furnishings, and pegs that hold clothing and two giants’ bags

Locations on the Second Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

within easy reach, while the other two quite alert. The chamber has a rude table, a bench, two stools, and four cots. Torches light the place. Nine pegs on the walls hold clothing and six giants

two stone giants who have been working for King Snurre as engineers. The room, lit by torches, contains four cots, a large table, other furnishings, and pegs that hold clothing and two giants’ bags

Temple of Paladine Locations

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

. Characters with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 18 or higher notice hints of figures wearing red-and-black clothing among the tree branches ahead in area P2. These are Dragon Army soldiers

continue to kill—these “invasive species” that disturb Onyari’s plants. Duskwalker will let the characters pass so long as they promise not to disturb the trees. The treant refuses to aid the characters

Temple of Paladine Locations

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

. Characters with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 18 or higher notice hints of figures wearing red-and-black clothing among the tree branches ahead in area P2. These are Dragon Army soldiers

continue to kill—these “invasive species” that disturb Onyari’s plants. Duskwalker will let the characters pass so long as they promise not to disturb the trees. The treant refuses to aid the characters

Mountain Encounters

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

” encounter), the gnomes promise to reward the characters and divulge what they know of the Lost Caverns. On the characters’ triumphant return, the gnomes pay the characters half the ingots’ worth in gems

, homespun clothing and carries no weapons, though he wears an invisible Ring of Mind Shielding to protect his thoughts. Occasionally the hermit sits on a flat rock near the road, contemplating the

Mountain Encounters

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

” encounter), the gnomes promise to reward the characters and divulge what they know of the Lost Caverns. On the characters’ triumphant return, the gnomes pay the characters half the ingots’ worth in gems

, homespun clothing and carries no weapons, though he wears an invisible Ring of Mind Shielding to protect his thoughts. Occasionally the hermit sits on a flat rock near the road, contemplating the

Stone Giants

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

, mastery of an art ranks as the greatest virtue, and among all the arts, stone carving is held in highest regard. Most stone giants spend their lives in unending pursuit of the perfect artistic creation

giants encountered on the fringes of their territory look and behave like primitives. First, personal adornment has little value in the ordning of stone giants, so their clothing tends to be simple

Stone Giants

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

, mastery of an art ranks as the greatest virtue, and among all the arts, stone carving is held in highest regard. Most stone giants spend their lives in unending pursuit of the perfect artistic creation

giants encountered on the fringes of their territory look and behave like primitives. First, personal adornment has little value in the ordning of stone giants, so their clothing tends to be simple

Paladin Subclasses

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

wings into their helmets or coats of arms. These paladins share the following tenets: Let your word be your promise. Protect the weak and never fear to act. Let your honorable deeds be an example

light; they love the beautiful and life-giving things of the world more than any principles of honor, courage, and justice. They often adorn their armor and clothing with images of growing things—leaves

Paladin Subclasses

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

wings into their helmets or coats of arms. These paladins share the following tenets: Let your word be your promise. Protect the weak and never fear to act. Let your honorable deeds be an example

light; they love the beautiful and life-giving things of the world more than any principles of honor, courage, and justice. They often adorn their armor and clothing with images of growing things—leaves

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

arrayed with colorful cushions, and a towering, purple-skinned woman in luxurious silk clothing lounges there, holding a golden chalice. A peevish Djinni named Lashlo rests in the alcove. A guest that

it’s worth 750 GP. If the genie dies, her body dissolves into mist, leaving behind her silk clothing (worth 250 GP), two black pearl gemstones (worth 500 GP each), and a Wand of Lightning Bolts. N11

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

arrayed with colorful cushions, and a towering, purple-skinned woman in luxurious silk clothing lounges there, holding a golden chalice. A peevish Djinni named Lashlo rests in the alcove. A guest that

it’s worth 750 GP. If the genie dies, her body dissolves into mist, leaving behind her silk clothing (worth 250 GP), two black pearl gemstones (worth 500 GP each), and a Wand of Lightning Bolts. N11

Monastery Locations

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

clothing — plain, dun-colored robes and sandals. Two of the clothing piles also include golden masks in the shape of scowling gargoyle faces. There are no other furnishings. A single window looks toward

. He sends for a pair of Sacred Stone monks from area M7, who take all the characters’ equipment and clothing and provide them with Sacred Stone monk robes. If the characters accede to this, they are

Redbrand Hideout Locations

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

satchel hidden in the cistern contains a potion of healing, a potion of invisibility, 50 gp, and a clean set of ordinary travel clothing. This is Glasstaff’s emergency kit. R2: Barrack Most of the

bones and scraps of clothing, but see “Treasure” below. Development. Fighting in this room alerts the Redbrands in area R5 that trouble is on the way. Treasure. A jeweled gold bracelet worth 140 gp

Areas of the Sanctum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

sacrifice themselves to ensure that his plans come to fruition. They are martial arts adepts (see appendix B), with these changes: Havia and Mookie are lawful evil. They have 49 (11d6 + 11) hit points each

once Xanathar’s death is confirmed. He has no intention of making good on this promise, but refusing to work for him puts the characters in a tight spot, since the evil archwizard can’t risk exposure

Kir Sabal

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

a talisman that safeguards Kir Sabal and as a focus for meditation. 1F. Training Hall. The aarakocra monks use this hall for instruction in meditation and martial arts. It contains no furniture

Asharra’s personal chamber. It contains a comfortable bed, a nightstand, a few books of Chultan poetry, and a wardrobe holding everyday and ceremonial clothing. Under the bed is a small, closed box