sages secrets adventurer

Circle of the Land

Classes Player’s Handbook

Celebrate Connection to the Natural World The Circle of the Land comprises mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites. These Druids meet within sacred circles of trees or standing

stones to whisper primal secrets in Druidic. The circle’s wisest members preside as the chief priests of their communities.

Hierophant of the Comet

Monsters The Book of Many Things

one world, one for each card in a Deck of Many Things. As a group, hierophants are sometimes called Sages, but each hierophant is also identified with a particular card. When a hierophant dies, the

hierophants are present. As the cosmic narrative unfolds, the new hierophant is inducted into the esoteric secrets of the group’s leadership. The rite concludes with a mind-shattering vision of the Void

Witchkite

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

forbidden and dangerous magical secrets. The arcane nature of a witchkite’s hoard seeps into the dragon’s core, granting it spellcasting abilities and twisting its fiery breath into malevolent

the mostly forgotten adventurer Osval Dragons of Eldraine The dragons of Eldraine, are much like those of other D&D worlds. You can use any dragon stat block for a dragon of Eldraine. On

Baernaloth

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Gray Wastes of Hades. Their gray, desiccated skin stretches over their bones, and their heads resemble horned equine skulls with ember-like eyes. Sages endlessly debate the nature of baernaloths, and

primal evil power before other yugoloths or that they come from an epoch before the current manifestation of the planes. Baernaloths refuse to say, but most obsess over secrets and obscene lore regarding

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: RUMOR MONGER Via your personal rumor mill and articles

published in Baldur’s Mouth, you can surmise a great deal about Baldurians’ secrets — who’s practicing necromancy, who’s involved in spying or smuggling, who would purchase or

Cloistered Scholar

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

world. Perhaps instead you were taken in by the scholars of the Vault of the Sages or the Map House in Silverymoon, and now you have struck out to increase your knowledge and to make yourself available

. . . everyone . . . is . . . compared . . . to me. 7 I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. 8 I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets

Young Deep Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Deep dragons often hoard secrets, delighting in knowledge of far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social

deep dragon refuses to leave the cave where the dragon’s best friend—an adventurer who won the dragon’s respect and affection—lingers as a ghost. Poison, Psychic

Anthropologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

; Cultural Chameleon Before becoming an adventurer, you spent much of your adult life away from your homeland, living among people different from your kin. You came to understand these foreign cultures

desensitized to violence. 5 I would risk life and limb to discover a new culture or unravel the secrets of a dead one. 6 When I arrive at a new settlement for the first time, I must learn all its

Archaeologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

, and a pouch containing 25 gp Dust Digger Prior to becoming an adventurer, you spent most of your young life crawling around in the dust, pilfering relics of questionable value from crypts

1 Ever since I was a child, I’ve heard stories about a lost city. I aim to find it, learn its secrets, and earn my place in the history books. 2 I want to find my mentor, who

Circle of the Land Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

The Circle of the Land is made up of mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites through a vast oral tradition. These druids meet within sacred circles of trees or standing stones to

whisper primal secrets in Druidic. The circle’s wisest members preside as the chief priests of communities that hold to the Old Faith and serve as advisors to the rulers of those folk. As a

Circle of the Land (Forest) Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

The Circle of the Land is made up of mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites through a vast oral tradition. These druids meet within sacred circles of trees or standing stones to

whisper primal secrets in Druidic. The circle’s wisest members preside as the chief priests of communities that hold to the Old Faith and serve as advisors to the rulers of those folk. As a

Circle of the Land (Arctic) Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

The Circle of the Land is made up of mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites through a vast oral tradition. These druids meet within sacred circles of trees or standing stones to

whisper primal secrets in Druidic. The circle’s wisest members preside as the chief priests of communities that hold to the Old Faith and serve as advisors to the rulers of those folk. As a

Circle of the Land (Coast) Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

The Circle of the Land is made up of mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites through a vast oral tradition. These druids meet within sacred circles of trees or standing stones to

whisper primal secrets in Druidic. The circle’s wisest members preside as the chief priests of communities that hold to the Old Faith and serve as advisors to the rulers of those folk. As a

Circle of the Land (Grassland) Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

The Circle of the Land is made up of mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites through a vast oral tradition. These druids meet within sacred circles of trees or standing stones to

whisper primal secrets in Druidic. The circle’s wisest members preside as the chief priests of communities that hold to the Old Faith and serve as advisors to the rulers of those folk. As a

Circle of the Land (Desert) Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

The Circle of the Land is made up of mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites through a vast oral tradition. These druids meet within sacred circles of trees or standing stones to

whisper primal secrets in Druidic. The circle’s wisest members preside as the chief priests of communities that hold to the Old Faith and serve as advisors to the rulers of those folk. As a

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign. Suggested

Characteristics Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right

Circle of the Land (Mountain) Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

The Circle of the Land is made up of mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites through a vast oral tradition. These druids meet within sacred circles of trees or standing stones to

whisper primal secrets in Druidic. The circle’s wisest members preside as the chief priests of communities that hold to the Old Faith and serve as advisors to the rulers of those folk. As a

Circle of the Land (Swamp) Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

The Circle of the Land is made up of mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites through a vast oral tradition. These druids meet within sacred circles of trees or standing stones to

whisper primal secrets in Druidic. The circle’s wisest members preside as the chief priests of communities that hold to the Old Faith and serve as advisors to the rulers of those folk. As a

Circle of the Land (Underdark) Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

The Circle of the Land is made up of mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites through a vast oral tradition. These druids meet within sacred circles of trees or standing stones to

whisper primal secrets in Druidic. The circle’s wisest members preside as the chief priests of communities that hold to the Old Faith and serve as advisors to the rulers of those folk. As a

Sphinxes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Sphinxes Collectors and Keepers of Secrets Habitat: Desert, Planar (Upper Planes); Treasure: Arcana Hazem Ameen Sphinxes protect the secrets of the multiverse. Formed from the spirits of sages and

Sphinxes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Sphinxes Collectors and Keepers of Secrets Habitat: Desert, Planar (Upper Planes); Treasure: Arcana Hazem Ameen Sphinxes protect the secrets of the multiverse. Formed from the spirits of sages and

Types of Reporting

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

. Journalistic Focus d10 Reporting 1 Investigation. Your job is to uncover the secrets that governments, dragonmarked houses, and other powerful people don’t want the public to know. 2 Muckraking. You look

for scandalous and titillating secrets that famous people would rather hide. 3 Local News. You care about the local community and report on local events and government. 4 International Affairs. You

Types of Reporting

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

. Journalistic Focus d10 Reporting 1 Investigation. Your job is to uncover the secrets that governments, dragonmarked houses, and other powerful people don’t want the public to know. 2 Muckraking. You look

for scandalous and titillating secrets that famous people would rather hide. 3 Local News. You care about the local community and report on local events and government. 4 International Affairs. You

3. Watchful Statues

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

sudden thought when they enter this area: “Some secrets are not meant for mortal minds to know. Look away from the darkness in which such knowledge hides.” Statue Trap When the first adventurer

the character is held by the dark gaze within the stony cowl for 1 round. During this time, the statue whispers impossible secrets to the character, which carry both benefit and burden. A character who

3. Watchful Statues

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

sudden thought when they enter this area: “Some secrets are not meant for mortal minds to know. Look away from the darkness in which such knowledge hides.” Statue Trap When the first adventurer

the character is held by the dark gaze within the stony cowl for 1 round. During this time, the statue whispers impossible secrets to the character, which carry both benefit and burden. The character

3. Watchful Statues

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

sudden thought when they enter this area: “Some secrets are not meant for mortal minds to know. Look away from the darkness in which such knowledge hides.” Statue Trap When the first adventurer

the character is held by the dark gaze within the stony cowl for 1 round. During this time, the statue whispers impossible secrets to the character, which carry both benefit and burden. A character who

3. Watchful Statues

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

sudden thought when they enter this area: “Some secrets are not meant for mortal minds to know. Look away from the darkness in which such knowledge hides.” Statue Trap When the first adventurer

the character is held by the dark gaze within the stony cowl for 1 round. During this time, the statue whispers impossible secrets to the character, which carry both benefit and burden. The character

Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Warlocks are finders and keepers of secrets. They push at the edge of our understanding of the world, always seeking to expand their expertise. Where sages or wizards might heed a clear sign of

Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Warlocks are finders and keepers of secrets. They push at the edge of our understanding of the world, always seeking to expand their expertise. Where sages or wizards might heed a clear sign of

Warehouse Secrets

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

Warehouse Secrets Grotten Longflint (NE female gnome spy) describes herself as an adventurer, but her current trade is burglar and pickpocket. She is understandably circumspect about her business

Shard Solitaire Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

jewels into a bag of holding, creating an explosive portal to the Astral Plane. One of the jewels absorbed some of the portal’s volatile energy to become the shard solitaire. (See “Secrets of the Shard

Solitaire” at the end of the adventure for what really happened.) Previous Owners. When she was an adventurer many years ago, Zorhanna stole the shard solitaire from a trio of night hags known as the

Candlekeep

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

prophecies of an ancient sage named Alaundo the Seer. Those compiled divinations make up a tiny fraction of the accumulated knowledge and secrets contained in the library’s vast collection. Not all

long since passed. The abundance of these ancillary works makes finding notable tomes an exercise in patience and perseverance. Fortunately, a legion of scholars and sages called the Avowed look after the library and remain vigilant in the care and cataloging of all the knowledge it holds.

Urchin

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

trust anyone or anything… except the few friends you’ve made over the years. You’d do anything for your friends—even become an adventurer. 2 As an orphan, you were recruited by a gang of thieves

place, but there’s a lot of wonders in these towers… and you’re happy to share those secrets with your friends. 4 You’re a refugee. You were put in the camp in High Walls, but no walls can hold

Warehouse Secrets

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

Warehouse Secrets Grotten Longflint (NE female gnome spy) describes herself as an adventurer, but her current trade is burglar and pickpocket. She is understandably circumspect about her business

Shard Solitaire Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

jewels into a bag of holding, creating an explosive portal to the Astral Plane. One of the jewels absorbed some of the portal’s volatile energy to become the shard solitaire. (See “Secrets of the Shard

Solitaire” at the end of the adventure for what really happened.) Previous Owners. When she was an adventurer many years ago, Zorhanna stole the shard solitaire from a trio of night hags known as the

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