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accomplish great deeds, and this expectation is reflected in your training. You naturally display confidence, and your words can be inspiring to those who seem to gravitate to your side. Ability Scores

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of

must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle. You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

tactics fail, the firbolgs take more direct action. Their observations of a settlement determine what happens next. If the outsiders seem peaceful, the firbolgs approach and gently ask them to leave, even

forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions. By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer to their lands by

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

in the other humanoids and makes them less helpful in battle. Utility and Survival The lizardfolk mindset might seem unnecessarily cruel, but it helps them survive in a hostile environment. The

notable deeds or actions. For example, Garurt translates as “axe,” a name given to a lizardfolk warrior who defeated an orc and claimed his foe’s weapon. A lizardfolk who likes to

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and frequently seek aid from law enforcement friendly to the order’s ideals, and the clergy of the order’s patron gods. The

Personality Trait 1 I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

, or even an occult group that served a fiendish master that you now deny. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift

and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only

Philosophy and Religion

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

Philosophy and Religion Their code of honorable behavior and unswerving loyalty serves the dragonborn as a kind of faith, and, according to the traditionalists among them, that outlook is all the

religion they need. Because they were forced to worship their draconic masters in times past, dragonborn are generally skeptical about religion, seeing it as a form of servitude. The skeptics believe

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

against those who have disrespected him. Expert Tunnelers Kobolds are naturally skilled at tunneling. Similar to dwarves, they seem to have a near-instinctive sense of what sections of stone or

shed teeth as jewelry, with more teeth indicating an older — and wiser — kobold. Some unscrupulous individuals wear teeth stolen or harvested from others in an attempt to make them seem

Sithicus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

. By night, the shadows of Sithicus reenact forgotten lives or mimic the deeds of questing knights, devoted lovers, and lurking monsters. Most of these shadows are harmless, if unnerving, and seem not

Studies and Philosophy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

events. Its studies include various subdivisions of history (military history, social history, cultural history), archaeology, anthropology, psychology, sociology, religion, and economics. It overlaps

—law, religion, economics, education, social class, and so on—and how those structures drive historical events. Order focuses on systemic changes and the actions of people collectively. The perspective

Pious

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

finish a long rest. Religious Study. You have advantage on any Intelligence (Religion) check pertaining to your chosen god. Starting Piety. You begin with a piety score of 3 with your chosen god. Pious

me. 3 I’m deeply jealous of my god’s oracles, who seem to have a more intimate relationship with my god than I can ever hope to attain. 4 I dream of one day entering Nyx and being granted

Heralds of Dust Roles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

departed and chronicle the dead’s deeds in obituaries. Necrologists also research burial rites appropriate to the deceased creature’s beliefs, religion, or cultural background. Recruiters. Recruiters

Hierarchy

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

high or low esteem? Or does your adventuring party stand out from the larger order for some reason? Is your behavior in line with the expectations of your religion, or is it unorthodox in some way

, upholding the highest ideals of your faith and doing the gods’ work in the world. Your deeds and methods are rarely, if ever, questioned. 2 Respectable. Your behavior and beliefs are in line with the

Archpriest

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

spiritual journeys and seek to transcend mortal concerns. Shining One, light my hours. Enkindle my soul, and inspire my deeds. Chase the shadows from my path, and let me walk in your brilliance. —Morning

Con 17 +3 +7 Mod Save Int 14 +2 +6 Wis 21 +5 +9 Cha 14 +2 +2 Skills Insight +9, Medicine +9, Perception +9, Religion +10 Gear Chain Mail, Holy Symbol

Kinsbaile

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

Kinsbaile Waterwheels and windmills churn busily in this humming lakeside town, where docks and cargo boats seem as numerous as the population. The largest clachan in Lorwyn, Kinsbaile is home to

they receive an invitation to participate in the Festival of Tales. If they put on an entertaining show recounting their deeds, the adventurers can win a fabulous prize. Odd Jobs. Kinsbaile has nearly

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

they are more interested in grabbing plunder and food rather than in wanton slaughter. The elderly, children, and any who seem weak or meek enough might escape death. If they leave the population more

tribe to the death. 2 Every serious choice I make must be decided by signs or omens from the gods. 3 I carry the teeth of a great warrior. They inspire me to commit great deeds in battle

G. Tser Pool Encampment

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

insults. Otherwise, the characters are offered flasks of wine and invited to join the reverie. If the characters linger at the camp, continue with “A Vistana’s Tale” below. If they seem in a hurry to leave

tent, revealing a low table covered in a black velvet cloth. Glints of light seem to flash from a crystal ball on the table as a hunched figure peers into its depths. As the crone speaks, her voice

9. God-Watched Gates

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

statue can, with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check, ascertain that it represents Ghaunadaur, god of oozes, slimes, and all things subterranean. Locked Double Door. The doors south of the

the doors. The doors remain open until someone or something closes them. 9b. The Masked Lord Characters who bring light sources into this room notice that the shadows created by their light seem to

Consequences

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

letting them choose the setbacks, you can give players more agency in crafting the story of their characters’ deeds. Degrees of Failure Sometimes a failed D20 Test has different consequences depending

automatic failure is bad enough. And characters typically make so many attack rolls that they’re bound to roll dozens of natural 1s over time. What might seem like an interesting consequence, like breaking the weapon used for the attack, will quickly get tiresome.

Acolyte

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

, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common

spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle. You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a

Acolyte

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

: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common

spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle. You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a

Hartsvale

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

onerous responsibilities. There is some strife in the court, however, for the earls don’t seem to trust his “out-vale witch-bride” (a phrase that infuriates Taumarik, but seems to gently amuse Ylienna

seem to live like bears, near Hartsvale they act more like orcs. Thankfully the brutes are still too stupid for such complex tasks as working metal, but from what I heard in my time in the vale their

Dwarven Religion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Dwarven Religion Our forebears instill within us the potential for everything that made them great. It is our responsibility to refine that gift into something wonderful. — Vistra Frostbeard The

religion of the dwarves is at the root of the societal roles that dwarves follow. Where most other creatures view their deities as ultrapowerful beings who stand forever apart from their worshipers

Horror Characteristics

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

only in extreme situations. 2 Balance. I strive to counter the deeds of someone for whom I feel responsible. 3 Bound. I’ve wronged someone and must work their will to avoid their curse

immediately. 6 I’m a skeptic and don’t believe in the power of rituals, religion, superstition, or spirits. 7 I know my future is written and that anything I do will lead to a prophesied end

Outer Planes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

concept on the Outer Planes. A perceptible region of a plane might seem quite small on one visit, and on another trip it can stretch on to what seems like infinity. Adventurers could take a guided tour

might feel strange urges to perform deeds of kindness or compassion, while visitors to the Lower Planes might find themselves drawn to acts of cruelty or betrayal. Those who spend time on Mechanus and

History

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

mercy and compassion, seeks to deliver lives of security for all, and bolsters people’s efforts when they seek to right wrongs and combat evil. Nowhere are Alustriel and her deeds better known than in

(+6) CHA 22 (+6) Saving Throws Con +11, Int +14, Wis +13 Skills Arcana +14, History +14, Insight +13, Religion +14 Damage Resistances radiant Damage Immunities poison Condition

Gods and Adventures

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

those who turn to the service of interloper gods. It’s not about religion; it’s a betrayal of family. —Diancastra Annam’s Children Adventures d12 Adventure Hook 1 A storm giant prophet claims a

gnolls the hill giants kill (and eat), the more the giants seem to change into demonic forms. 6 The characters experience a series of small earthquakes while visiting a mountain town. Their investigation

Life in the Mists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

Life in the Mists Leroy Steinmann The Domains of Dread might seem surreal to individuals from other worlds, but for the residents of the Mists, Ravenloft’s bizarre qualities are normal parts of

different domains are understandable to one another. Other languages from the Player’s Handbook are also known among the domains, but their rarity varies between domains as you see fit. Religion In many

Enemies All Around

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

memories of his past, especially events tied to lost kin, great deeds, or monumental failures. When dwarves drink in a group, this effect spreads among them. The clan might joyfully sing of triumph as they

. Unfortunately for the dwarves, orcs seem to receive omens from Gruumsh bidding them to invade a stronghold just when it is wracked with plague, riven by infighting, or otherwise at its weakest. The all

Life and Outlook

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

seem older and more respectable. Most kobold tribes avoid eating what they call “talking meat” — intelligent creatures — because such behavior prompts retaliation. The fear of starvation can make them

more successful neighbors. As demonstrated by their hatred of gnomes, kobolds have a persecution complex and easily take offense at the actions or deeds of other races. They aren’t forgiving of other

Occultant

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

Occultant Our next kill changes everything. — Occultant divination An occultant tracks the creatures and foes that a franchise has bested or killed, weighing them against the deeds the franchise has

ways to reverse or mitigate events resulting from that death. As an action, make a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check. On a success, you learn the relevant information based on the nature of the

Raided Catacombs Locations

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

. The statues depict four historic leaders of the Knights of Solamnia and the bison-headed god Kiri-Jolith. A cleric of Kiri-Jolith or a character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check

skeleton clutching a berserker axe. The south tomb is empty except for an iron amulet shaped like a smith’s hammer. A cleric of Reorx or a character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check

Life in the Domains of Dread

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

Life in the Domains of Dread The realities of the Domains of Dread seem strange or impossible to individuals from other worlds, but for those who live among the Mists, they’re facts of life. With no

. Religion In many domains, locals maintain chilly relationships with aloof deities, knowing “the gods” only through hollow rituals and clergy with scant supernatural powers. Conversely, some people

1. The Vault of Chicomoztoc

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

brightly painted. The scenes portrayed represent fishing, farming, religion, warfare, the creation story, and crafting. A cave-in completely blocks the west end of the chamber. At short intervals, small

floor. There is no visible lock or handle on it, although a slight gap stretches across the top of the door. Eight holes seem to have been bored into the door; they are about an inch in diameter, but

The Tortured Tortle Mutiny

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

is the first mate, and voices her appreciation for the characters’ rescue. If they seem like honorable sorts, Belle takes a risk and further asks them for assistance. She admits that she and her crew

Tortle’s captain, a hard old salt named Athgar Friedson. Trouble at Sea Friedson is a Northlander who has pushed his crew to more and more dangerous and despicable deeds in recent months. He has even talked

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