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Water Weird Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

. However, a water weird bound to a sacred or befouled source of water begins to take on the nature of that site, becoming neutral good or neutral evil. A neutral good water weird tries to frighten away

interlopers rather than kill them, while a neutral evil water weird kills its victims for pleasure and might turn against its summoner. A water weird loses its evil alignment if its waters are cleansed

Rosie Beestinger

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: minor illusion, sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1/day each: command, darkness, darkvision, pass without trace

family to various and nefarious halfling criminal enterprises. Naturally, Rosie knows nothing about any of that. Sure, her nickname is “Grandmother Night,” but that probably doesn't mean anything.

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

rather than perform the work or confront the foe. Even when subsumed into a goblinoid host and drawn into war, bugbears must often be roused from naps and bribed to get them to do their duties. This

natural state. Thanks to Grankhul, they can use their size and strength to work as stealthy assassins rather than blundering around like ogres. Bullying, murder, and engaging in battle are all holy

Flesh Colossus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

energy.During the dawn of the giants’ empires, twisted minds sought to make their fallen comrades continue their service. Wizard giants stitched and wove the flesh of various giants over an

these ancient flesh colossi guard abandoned ruins, sites sacred to giants, and lost treasures—and possibly the procedure to create new examples of their kind.Lightning, Poison, Psychic

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

formidable skills with weapons and druidic magic. Humble Guardians Firbolgs love nothing more than a peaceful day spent among the trees of an old forest. They see forests as sacred places, representing the

the group’s needs, but the effect each action will have on the forest and the rest of the natural world. Firbolg tribes would rather go hungry than strain the land during a famine. Hidden

Book of Exalted Deeds Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

The definitive treatise on all that is good in the multiverse, the fabled Book of Exalted Deeds figures prominently in many religions. Rather than being a scripture devoted to a particular faith, the

book’s various authors filled the pages with their own vision of true virtue, providing guidance for defeating evil. The Book of Exalted Deeds rarely lingers in one place. As soon as the book

Madam Eva Legacy

monsters Curse of Strahd

spell attacks). Madam Eva has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): light, mending, sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bane, command, detect evil and good, protection

the master of Ravenloft, but she has all the power she desires and doesn’t seek to supplant him. She would rather help Strahd find someone else to succeed him, although she has grave doubts about

Reborn Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

sensations or visions of the past to come rushing back. Rather than sleeping, reborn regularly sit and dwell on the past, hoping for some revelation of what came before. Most of the time, these are dark

to those of various undead or constructs. The Reborn Origins table provides suggestions for how your character became reborn. Reborn Origins d8 Origins 1 You were magically

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and

attitude. 5 I quote (or misquote) sacred texts and proverbs in almost every situation. 6 I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other faiths and respect (or condemn) the worship of other gods. 7

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

often difficult because I’m so easily distr… oh my goodness, is that circlet made of silver? 7 I find the waking world tedious and mundane and would much rather spend my time asleep

is not a single location, but rather a collection of personally significant places spread out across multiple planes of existence and connected through portals under the dragon’s control. A lair

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Conversing with others is often difficult because I’m so easily distr… oh my goodness, is that circlet made of silver? 7 I find the waking world tedious and mundane and would much rather

dragon. Moonstone Dragon Lairs Often, a moonstone dragon’s lair is not a single location, but rather a collection of personally significant places spread out across multiple planes of

Paladin

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

The Cause of Righteousness

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

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 sacred work. Although many paladins are devoted to

Epilogue: Croc Hunt

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

crocodile prowled in the marsh nearby. Crocodiles are sacred to this tribe and they regarded its presence as a good omen. The lizardfolk have much experience with crocodiles and thus perceived it as not

that they cannot attack the crocodile, for its kind are sacred to them. Since the first attack, matters have grown worse. The giant crocodile has attacked lizardfolk engaged in routine patrols of the

The Cause of Righteousness

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

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 sacred work. Although many paladins are devoted to

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

single elf or dwarf might take on the responsibility of guarding a special location or a powerful secret, humans found sacred orders and institutions for such purposes. While dwarf clans and halfling

, humans champion causes rather than territories or groups. Human Names and Ethnicities Having so much more variety than other cultures, humans as a whole have no typical names. Some human parents

Druid

classes Basic Rules (2014)

of nature itself or from a nature deity. Many druids pursue a mystic spirituality of transcendent union with nature rather than devotion to a divine entity, while others serve gods of wild nature

; territory. Druids are often found guarding sacred sites or watching over regions of unspoiled nature. But when a significant danger arises, threatening nature’s balance or the lands they protect

Area Information

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

in various states of torture. Feel free to make up descriptions of what this could be, or simply leave it to the imagination of your players. Either way, some degree of discretion and sensitivity to

the age and experience of your audience should be liberally exercised. Creatures/NPCs An eidolon of the former high priest of this temple resides within the central sacred statue of this chamber. The

25. Main Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

a detect magic spell, a character discerns that the gem eyes are a focal point for the magic of the temple, and are magically connected to the various control panels making use of the missing

transform it into a sacred statue. The statue can be attacked to destroy it, preventing the eidolon from animating it. When not occupied by the eidolon, the statue has AC 17, 50 hit points, resistance

Draconians

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

god’s name. In the course of the adventure, present draconians as magical, monstrous, fanatical, and unknowable. They aren’t creatures with their own goals and ambitions. Rather, they are magical

manifestations of the Dragon Queen’s thirst for conquest, and they wreak her will with lethal efficacy. The various draconians of Krynn are detailed in appendix B.

Paladin Orders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Paladin Orders The following orders can be found in various parts of the Forgotten Realms. Order of the Companion Based in Elturgard in the Western Heartlands, the Order of the Companion is sworn to

against dangerous and wild forces, particularly unnatural creatures. Of the options in the Sacred Oath class feature, the Oath of the Crown (described below) and the Oath of Devotion (described in the

Jacqueline's Torment

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

mostly of commoners once more. Rather than ruling a land dominated by her wererat peers, Renier now endures various torments: Renier has no taste for ruling, yet feels obligated to keep up appearances to

Talhundereth

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

Dumathoin. Talhundereth was built above the sacred Crypt of the Talhund, where the most ardent priests of Dumathoin were entombed. Talhundereth was as busy as the Crypt of the Talhund was peaceful: miners

remained. Since that attack, various bandits and monsters have squatted in the abandoned temple. Sometime after the mind flayers’ reign, aspiring lore-seekers brought one piece of the shattered obelisk

Who Dwells Here?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Who Dwells Here? This version of the Tomb of Horrors takes place in the distant past, when various legendary figures of in-game history (Acererak included) still operate as mere mortals. Several of

such figures have been included as NPCs, but you should not treat this adventure’s approach to those characters as canon. Rather, use them to flesh out this particular adventure in “what-if” fashion

Dissecting the Adventure

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

Dissecting the Adventure You can dissect this adventure and use pieces of it rather than the whole thing. Nothing in this adventure is too sacred to tamper with and repurpose to serve your own needs

Life in the Tayyib Empire

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

Life in the Tayyib Empire The Tayyib Empire is a cosmopolitan mix of the native peoples of Suristhanam, immigrants, and various invading groups. Nearly half the population are brown-skinned humans

worshiping the source of divinity rather than its fallible manifestations. Its adherents are called Muwahhid. Some erudite worshipers join the Imperial Ulema, an order of Muwahhid scholars sponsored by

Guardian Naga

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

Guardian Naga Wise and good, the beautiful guardian nagas protect sacred places and items of magical power from falling into evil hands. In their hidden redoubts, they research spells and hatch

convoluted plots to thwart the evil designs of their enemies. A guardian naga doesn’t seek out violence, warning off intruders rather than attacking. Only if its foes persist does the naga attack

Customizing the Puzzle

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

Customizing the Puzzle “Chimera” might not be the password but rather a reference to something or someone else in the tavern. Characters who solve the puzzle and succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception

copper per letter!” A too-helpful barmaid might take pity on the struggling characters and walk them through the various menu items in the order that would allow them to skip the anagram (ale and

Enhanced Medusa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Enhanced Medusa Like the enhanced sphinx from Lost Laboratory of Kwalish, this creature has been augmented with various technologies from the Barrier Peaks. Specifically, its eyes have been replaced

Petrifying Gaze trait turns creatures into metal, wood, or porcelain (the medusa’s choice) rather than stone. If this adventure is played as a sequel to Lost Laboratory of Kwalish, the enhanced medusa might

Storm Giant Bags

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

prophetic runes 2 A giant-sized deck of ornately illustrated cards, their edges trimmed with gold foil 3 A drop of crystallized amber from a sacred tree 4 An earthenware jar filled with salt 5 10 pounds of

candle wax in various colors 6 An elegant, giant-sized drinking horn engraved with a prayer to Stronmaus in the Giant language 7 A smooth, triangular blue stone crossed with etchings that look like

Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

City of Doors. Some sages track the existence and spread of humans back to Sigil itself, rather than to a deity or its creations. Various factions handle the day-to-day governance of Sigil, enforcement

True Motives

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

use against humanity and its allies. The characters are expected to discover the real intentions of the lizardfolk from the various clues in the adventure as they play through it. Unless their mission

encounter area, the characters must not be informed about the name or nature of the sahuagin. Rather, you should provide only a general physical description of these creatures when an encounter occurs. If

Past and Present

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

burgeoning city became known as Bral, in his honor, and its location as the Rock of Bral. For the next several decades, various pirate captains held sway in the city, but none of them demonstrated an

, attracting profit-seekers, adventurers, and other more respectable types. Upon Cozar’s death, the rule of Bral passed to Frun, his son and heir. Frun was far from an able politician. Rather, he was a hedonist

Other Military Forces

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

. Maruk Ghaash’kala. Among the orc tribes of the Demon Wastes, the Maruk tribe inhabits the deadly Labyrinth that lies between the wastes and the Eldeen Reaches. In its sacred dedication to containing

contain members of races other than elves and perhaps half-elves, but such a band could make an interesting military party. Running Your Own. Rather than join an existing force, you might choose to form

Chapter 13: The Cult Strikes Back

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

Chapter 13: The Cult Strikes Back During the course of this adventure, the heroes undertake various activities to thwart the plots of the Cult of the Dragon. The cult’s awareness of the characters

must be eliminated. Like “Chapter 9: Council of Waterdeep,” this chapter is played out as separate encounters. However, these attacks work best if they are incorporated into other chapters, rather than

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