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Wood Woad

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

or Fey that performed the rituals, while others acquire the services of freed wood woads that find renewed purpose in serving a kindred guardian.Bludgeoning, PiercingFire

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; Elminster The serpent creatures known as yuan-ti are all that remains of an ancient, decadent human empire. Ages ago their dark gods taught them profane, cannibalistic rituals to mix their flesh

advisor in human society. The very rare offspring of such a union are always purebloods, although they may appear fully human at birth and for several years afterward. The yuan-ti know rituals that

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Location Overview The reclusive anchorites of the Circle of Thunder gather on this hill to make sacrifices to Talos the storm god. In stormy weather, the anchorites also perform rituals to summon

possible. Three anchorites — Flenz, Narux, and Yargath — defend the hill. When not performing rituals in the circle of standing stones, they patrol the surrounding woods, forage for food, and lurk in caves

Book Description

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

accompanies the book and is tucked in an envelope that bears the seal of the House of the All-Seeing Orb, a temple of Savras in Tashluta, the capital city of Tashalar. The book describes rituals relating to

by becoming a mummy lord, using the rituals described in the book. The list of names in the back of the book is written by many scribes, since it includes creatures bonded to other mummy lords before

Bone Naga

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

terrors raised from the remains of magically slain nagas or nagas that were killed but that hadn’t yet rejuvenated. They are granted unlife through rituals practiced by cultists, yuan-ti, and morbid

them, serving their creators as tireless guards and sharing the lore they collected in life. Undeath disrupts the perfect memory bone nagas enjoyed while alive, leaving them with gaps in their memories

Auril

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

and remain aloof from others when not serving in their official capacity. Luskan has a temple dedicated to Auril, the white-spired Winter Palace. The structure is a roofless array of pillars and

arches carved of white stone. The rituals of Auril’s worship often seem cruel to outsiders. In Luskan, visitors gather at the temple to watch the frequent “wet parades,” a ritual in which supplicants don

Dark Bargains and Cursed Paintings

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

make her expendable to the other hags. Disguised as elves, the hags tempt guests into undergoing magical transformations. Their rituals, which they call treatments, seem entirely beneficial on the

surface (see “Magic Treatments” below), and the hags are skilled at tricking guests into thinking the benefits outweigh the cost. The price for these special rituals is described as “some small boon

Wood Woad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

). Some treants have wood woad servants by virtue of age-old pacts with druids or Fey that performed the rituals, while others acquire the services of freed wood woads that find renewed purpose in

serving a kindred guardian. Wood Woad Medium Plant, Typically Lawful Neutral Armor Class 18 (natural armor, shield) Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30) Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. STR 18 (+4

Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

, and in the formal context of rituals, an initiate might be identified by their new name and brood number: for example, “Aphellis, Initiate of the Twenty-Sixth Brood.” Leadership The leaders of the

Basil, the Sage of Sages, founder of the group and the architect of its belief system. While serving a forgotten king in an insignificant realm, Basil became fascinated with the original Deck of Many

Other Religious Systems

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

think of a tight pantheon as similar to a family. One or two deities who lead the pantheon serve as parent figures, with the rest serving as patrons of important aspects of the culture that worships

. Sometimes a mystery cult is a type of worship within a pantheon. It acknowledges the myths and rituals of the pantheon, but presents its own myths and rites as primary. For instance, a secretive order of

Factions of Gracklstugh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

laird, who rules over his or her own holdings and directs the clan in dedicating its efforts toward a particular trade or craft. A caste of priests called thuldar officiate all rituals and record the

serving his line for as long as any can remember. This oath, however, was given only to the Steelshadow clan. If the throne passes to another dynasty, the stone giants will cease to be the city’s allies

Cragmaw Castle Locations

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

worth 180 gp and 150 gp, respectively. Lhupo decided the items were of suitable quality for her unnamed rituals. C10: Postern Gate On the south side of the old castle, an overgrown path leads to a

heated discussion—a loud, growling voice demanding payment for something, and a silky-smooth reply. This chamber has been set up as a living space, with thick furs serving as carpets, old trophies

21. Azrok's Hold

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

intellect devourers hide among the wreckage. They target intruders with their Devour Intellect action option. 21g. Xanathar’s Ambassador A mind flayer named Ulquess resides here, serving as the

: FREE ALUSSIARR Preeta Kreepa knows that Arcturia uses the blood of a “magical man” named Alussiarr as a material component in her horrid transformation rituals. She suggests that the characters free

Lower Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

themselves before you. They are joined by a waddling cauldron of soup, a piping-hot tea kettle, and a pair of lit candles in candlesticks. A serving spoon hops onto the cart, bows, and says in Common

. Unfinished Letter. The letter in front of Kalimanzaros reads as follows: Dear Rotten Ethel, You have requested access to ancient rituals handed down by Baba Yaga herself—rituals that can be used to

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