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Basic Rules (2014)
to serve your god in a different way? Perhaps you were the leader of a small cult outside of any established temple structure, or even an occult group that served a fiendish master that you now deny
your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a residence there. This could be the temple where you used to serve, if you remain on good terms with it, or a temple where you have found a new home. While
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
muscular stag, covered in golden scales lined in some places with golden fur. It has a long mane and tail, coppery cloven hooves, and a spiral-shaped coppery horn just above and between its luminous
advancement of just societies. For instance, in the Forgotten Realms, ki-rins rally mostly to Torm, although they also serve his allies Tyr and Ilmater. Ki-rins that serve good deities go wherever they
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
the sacred rites? Or were you a high priest who suddenly experienced a call to serve your god in a different way? Perhaps you were the leader of a small cult outside of any established temple structure
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 residence there. This could be the temple where you used to serve
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
figure of Vistani legend, Luba’s Tarokka of Souls shaped the destiny of countless heroes. The prophecies of this deck of cards also revealed great evils and guided its creator into the path of
creatures of the night. “We may wander amid the shadows,” Mother Luba said. “But we must ever serve as a light to our fellow travelers.”
Some years ago, Mother Luba disappeared into
Magic Items
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
duration of 3 hours. In this form, it will serve you as a bodyguard, lift and carry things for you, act as a test subject for your experiments, or aid you in any other way that its capabilities allow
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Orzhov Keyrune (Rare). This keyrune is carved from white marble with veins of black. The end is shaped like a thrull’s head, with a gold faceplate affixed. On command, the keyrune transforms into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
you were destined to serve an evil purpose—perhaps even serving as an avatar for an imprisoned demon Overlord—and you are fleeing from that destiny. Other tieflings are shaped not by demonic powers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
are still working to master the techniques of their ancestors, while warlocks strive to harness the powers of the daelkyr. Mror communities are shaped by the artifacts they possess or by their
interactions with the daelkyr. A Mror lord might serve guests from a bottomless cauldron of wine, while another studies strangers using a crown of eyes, claiming that this living artifact reveals all evil intent.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Zil Characters As you develop a Zil character, consider the following factors: Family Ties. In a nation shaped by intrigue, you need someone you can rely on. For the Zil, that’s family. Unless you’re
creating a Zil character, consider whether you have any ties to the Trust. A vast number of gnomes serve as the eyes and ears of the Trust, reporting interesting information to a Trust handler. As an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
embedded in the walls.
Engraved Doors. The double doors to the south are engraved with the image of a mountain with a gem-shaped indentation at its core (the symbol of Dumathoin). The edges of the
indentation serve as handles that enable the doors to be pulled open.
Secret Door. A secret door in the east wall opens into a dusty, cobweb-filled corridor that connects to area 13. Characters inside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, however. One story relates that the dragonborn were shaped by the ancient dragon-god Io at the same time that Io created the dragons. In the beginning of days, Io fused brilliant astral spirits with the
dragonborn serve, at least according to the dragonborn’s former masters. Another legend asserts that Io created the dragons at the birth of the world, but dragonborn did not yet exist. Then, during the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
to transform him into a shadow dragon to better serve Vanrak in the battles to come. Thereafter, Glyster became known as Umbraxakar (“shadowborn” in Draconic). The death knight and the shadow dragon
encounter magical projections of Umbraxakar. These shadowy images take the form of harmless, dragon-shaped clouds of black fog. A projection that is targeted by a dispel magic spell or touched by an antimagic field is destroyed instantly. It otherwise cannot be harmed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
in the middle of a bog 4 A rocky hill shaped like a sleeping satyr, with its open mouth forming a cave entrance 5 A windmill that walks around on giant crow’s feet 6 A crumbling keep on a small island
with bird nests 17 A giant beaver’s lodge 18 An inn or hostel carved into the foot of a hill 19 A dragon skull lying in the sand 20 One or more giant rusty helmets that serve as houses, surrounded by an ancient battlefield
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
5. Kitchen The floor of this filthy kitchen is covered with mud, dirty pots, and leftover food crawling with maggots. In the center of the room, a crackling fire rages in a dome-shaped fireplace. Six
goblins are tying a halfling to a wooden spit and stoking the fire. They plan to roast the halfling alive and serve it up to Chief Guh. The goblins panic at the sight of interlopers, drop the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
“Zariel’s Flying Fortress”). If so, read the following boxed text to your players: A gigantic basalt citadel shaped like a sword blade is moored at the dock. The flying fortress thrums as screaming souls from
must first serve as test pilots for the devil’s latest contraption. Twelve barbed devils patrol the dock in groups of three devils each. If Zariel’s flying fortress is present, three bone devils also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the stuff Nyx is made of, and a Nyxborn is shaped from that raw material. You might have been specifically crafted by one of the gods to serve a certain purpose. Or your existence could be an accident
supernatural creature.
2 I was formed from Nyx by one of the gods to serve as a divine emissary.
3 I’m a side effect of some other divine action.
4 A god witnessed my birth, making me what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
aging beams support a steep, cone-shaped roof. One beam and part of the roof have fallen away, leaving a gaping hole open to the stormy sky. The hole in the floor forms the mouth of an enclosed shaft
the characters show kindness to the clockwork effigy, it accompanies them and tries its best to be helpful and entertaining. It knows its way around the castle and can serve as a silent guide. If one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
it grew there naturally. Likewise, a strange, upright X-shaped symbol, linked by a line across the bottom, has grown naturally from the altar’s front-facing surface. A pair of ornate helms rest on
into the face of one of the empty ornate helms on the altar.
This is Shoalar Quanderil, who was reincarnated by Gar to serve him in his new mission. Once jovial and quick to laugh, Shoalar has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Factions in Athas The city-states and nomadic tribes of Athas have a set of factions and alliances shaped by that world’s harsh history. Here are suggestions for converting the adventure’s faction
allegiance to the Veiled Alliance would primarily be interested in stopping the defilers who serve the elemental cults and making sure the sorcerer-kings do not get their hands on the secrets of elemental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, destructive, and hungry. They hate the way the world is made and the natural laws that constrain their favored elements. They resent the gods who shaped the world, and the mortals for whom the world was
shaped, especially mortals who seek to impose their will on the elements. The princes unleash natural catastrophes at every opportunity, and gladly crush or devour mortals to assert their mastery over
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Grell Bizarre Hunter That Travels between Worlds Habitat: Underdark; Treasure: None Domenico Cava With barbed tentacles sprouting from their brain-shaped bodies, grells hunt the lightless depths
connected to ravenous alien beings and serve as their feeding appendages. 5 Vestiges of an ancient evil that will return if grells collectively consume enough creatures. 6 Without souls, but convinced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
18. Nangnang’s Shrine Monoliths adorned with prancing, frog-like figures rise from the swamp. Beyond, a ruined edifice shaped like an arrowhead squats in the muddy water. Bushes and trees grow from
the combatants.
The inscriptions are written in Old Omuan. The one above the mosaic reads, “Nangnang teaches us to serve only ourselves.” The inscriptions below tell how Nangnang (a grung) stole a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Flesh Golem Dead Flesh Given New Life Habitat: Any; Treasure: Arcana Flesh golems are roughly human-shaped collections of body parts bound together by misused magic or strange science. They serve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
N6. Coffin Maker’s Shop This uninviting shop is two stories tall and has a sign shaped like a coffin above the front door. All of the window shutters are closed up tight, and a deathly silence
bones himself for fear of being killed by the vampires. Map 5.5: Coffin Maker’s Shop (Area N6)View Player Version N6a. Coffin Storage Arranged haphazardly about the floor of this musty, L-shaped
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
choice. Flames A powerful figure opposed to your beliefs vexes your life; even your triumphs seem to serve this being’s ends. Fool What could have been one of the happiest moments in your life turned
, crescent-shaped birthmark. Puzzle Your studies led you to a scrap of prophecy or the memoir of a prominent figure, which calls your beliefs into question. Rogue A devout individual whom you looked up to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
and serve as a final, vexing puzzle for anyone who tries to make use of an item without her consent. A hag’s treasure — like a gift from a fey being — should be doubted and even feared rather than
out insulting parodies of their duplicates’ recent actions. 8 An oval-shaped disc made of an unknown metal. If it is tossed in the air, it flies in circles around the tosser for a minute, tiny lights
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
mane and tail, coppery cloven hooves, and a spiral-shaped coppery horn just above and between its luminous violet eyes. In a breeze or when aloft, the creature’s scales and hair can create the
god. Some are horse-shaped, looking like gigantic unicorns, and are often used as guardians. Others have draconic features and tend to be aggressive foes of evil. One horn is most common, but a ki
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
also create Nyxborn creatures to serve as messengers or emissaries. Gods grant their clerics the ability to cast spells, and they can effortlessly duplicate the effect of any spell they could grant (any
mortal world, a god is capable of devastating physical attacks. Heliod’s spear striking the polis of Olantin caused it to sink forever into the sea, and an errant blow from Purphoros’s hammer shaped the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
convinced they don’t pose a threat to the gardens, it becomes Indifferent. Fruit of Life. Zumzn’s trunk forks around a githyanki skull, and a heart-shaped fruit—the fruit of life—grows inside the skull
descends from the ceiling through a large shaft in the floor.
This is the lair of Duban the Magnificent, a haughty Marid bound to serve Ozzadraz. When the characters arrive in his lair, Duban is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Dripskillet, are holed up in this chamber, which is shaped like a cube. The ceiling is 100 feet high, and the walls are lined with niches that serve as residences and storage spaces. Levitating crystal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
priestesses come out. If you aren’t a drow in the City of Spiders, you aren’t worth a name. All manner of surface-dwellers — orcs and elves, humans and halflings — are brought here to serve as slaves to the
(“Great Pillar Cavern”), because of Narbondel, the giant rock pillar at the vault’s center that joins floor and ceiling. The cavern is roughly shaped like an arrowhead, with the pool of Donigarten at its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
service. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in the sacred rites? Or were you a high priest who suddenly experienced a call to serve your god in a
residence there. This could be the temple where you used to serve, if you remain on good terms with it, or a temple where you have found a new home. While near your temple, you can call upon the priests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Religious Institutions Those who serve as priests of a god aren’t necessarily clerics. Indeed, the power invested in clerics and other divine spellcasters by the gods is given out only rarely (see
“Divine Magic” below). The work of a priest is to serve one’s deity and that deity’s faithful, a task that doesn’t necessarily require the use of magic. The kind of person attracted to a deity’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
smallest pieces of exquisite jewelry. Indolent Dilettantes As a race bred and shaped by the mind flayers for a life of fighting, the githyanki never knew anything else while they were enslaved. Now that they
weapon and combat drills, which serve as a brief respite from their boredom. Vlaakith, of course, stands atop the githyanki military hierarchy. Under her serve the supreme commanders, each of whom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
service. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in the sacred rites? Or were you a high priest who suddenly experienced a call to serve your god in a
residence there. This could be the temple where you used to serve, if you remain on good terms with it, or a temple where you have found a new home. While near your temple, you can call upon the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
shaped room contains a number of sleeping pallets.
The hobgoblins who serve Lyzzie (area E29) dwell here. Four hobgoblins and a hobgoblin captain are currently relaxing. Unless the characters look
-Besil, they begin mounting expeditions. However, the Cult of the Eternal Flame will not relinquish its lair without a fight. E5. Crumbling Barricades This partially collapsed chamber is L-shaped. The