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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
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Worms. If the spawn of Kyuss is targeted by an effect that cures disease or removes a curse, all the worms infesting it wither away, and it loses its Burrowing Worm action.
Unusual Nature. The spawn of
rises 10 minutes later as a spawn of Kyuss. If a worm-infested target is targeted by an effect that cures disease or removes a curse, all the worms infesting it wither away.Kyuss was a high priest of
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
the wizard’s spell list but must share the spell slots among themselves:
1st level (4 slots): charm person, witch bolt
2nd level (3 slots): alter self, suggestion
3rd level (3 slots): dispel
with her.Three Green Hag (Coven Variant);green hags named Dread Morgan, Vile Sazha, and Auntie Greenbones were once rivals who dwelled in an area of the Feywild coterminous with the High Forest. A
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Player’s Handbook
Plumb the Depths of Magical Knowledge
Bards of the College of Lore collect spells and secrets from diverse sources, such as scholarly tomes, mystical rites, and peasant tales. The college’s
members gather in libraries and universities to share their lore with one another. They also meet at festivals or affairs of state, where they can expose corruption, unravel lies, and poke fun at self-important figures of authority.
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Basic Rules (2014)
You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred rites and
offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a cleric—performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred rites and offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a cleric&mdash
;performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power.
Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
) piercing damage.
VARIANT: DISEASED GIANT RATS
Some giant rats carry vile diseases that they spread with their bites. A diseased giant rat has a challenge rating of 1/8 (25 XP) and the following
Constitution saving throw or contract a disease. Until the disease is cured, the target can’t regain hit points except by magical means, and the target’s hit point maximum decreases by 3 (1d6) every 24 hours. If the target’s hit point maximum drops to 0 as a result of this disease, the target dies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Rites Physical and mental discipline are important virtues of the Path of Light. Martial arts and guided meditation become a form of devotion and prayer. A kalashtar priest conducts services
telepathically, using shrines designed to amplify psychic abilities and allowing them to share thoughts and images directly with the congregation. To an outsider, a service can appear silent and tranquil despite being an ecstatic experience for the faithful.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Variant Half-Elf: Mark of Detection If your half-elf character has the Mark of Detection, the following traits replace the half-elf’s Ability Score Increase and Skill Versatility traits in the
a Wisdom (Insight) check, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Magical Detection. You can cast the detect magic and detect poison and disease spells with this trait
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the hand and lead it to the proper afterlife. Kelemvor’s priests teach that those who revere the gods according to the rites of their religion have done their proper service and will be offered the
rites for those who can’t afford the lavish ceremonies of their faith. The tenets of Kelemvor’s faithful compel them to forestall or prevent untimely deaths whenever possible. Different sects and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
consequences is short and the tradition persists. As for former stubs, most never share details about their experiences, their secrecy contributing to tales of dark rites and sinister enchantments in the vale.
drinks. Beyond these celebrations, tales are also told of bakkeia, revels that occur in deep caves and that involve ancient sacrificial rites. Most satyrs say these traditions were abandoned ages ago
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
the twisted rites that honor their violent god, or to feed the monsters that share the caves with them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
garbage that gathers in Sigil’s alleys and sewers. Common and giant rats are found throughout the Cage, as are variant cranium rats known as squeakers (further detailed in Morte’s Planar Parade). Adapted
to the city, squeakers share their psionic abilities with citizens to create a citywide communication network, though some cranium rat swarms have agendas of their own. Razorvine Farming in Sigil is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
rites and offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a cleric — performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
currently in Hollow to cover his tracks by razing the town, caving in the mine, and destroying any evidence of the rites that have taken place there. Meeting Itzmin Itzmin introduces himself as the owner of
the mine and the township. He talks of hearing reports of a disease festering in town and says he plans to burn the abandoned houses to prevent it from spreading. He is dismissive of any suggestion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
rites and offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a cleric — performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
disciples continue performing the horrific rites he perfected. From a distance or in poor light, a spawn of Kyuss looks like an ordinary zombie. As it comes into clearer view, however, the scores of little
targeted by an effect that cures disease or removes a curse, all the worms infesting it wither away, and it loses its Burrowing Worm action.
Unusual Nature. The spawn of Kyuss requires no air, food, drink
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Half-Dragon Warrior Created by Dragons Habitat: Any; Treasure: Armaments Mathias Kollros Born through magical rites involving the essences of dragons, half-dragons serve their creators and their own
dragon or act as agents in lands where their draconic master would attract unwanted attention. Half-dragons share personality traits and agendas with the dragon who spawned them. Those resembling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Character Incarnations In this adventure, each character has not just a single form, but three incarnations. These incarnations share the same level and advance at the same time, but they can
adventure, the first time a character dies, invite all the players to create two variant versions of their character using the guidance in this section, then continue the adventure. Prepared Incarnations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
island lies in the midst of perpetual doldrums and holds a known gate to the Underworld. It is guarded by a coven of sea hags who share a single tongue that is perpetually trying to escape from their
island shifted to the mortal realm. Skathos The island of Skathos was once a sacred meeting place for a secret cult of Pharika whose rites revolved around consuming a magical flower native to the island. The island is now home to the medusa queen, Hythonia (described in chapter 6). (CHRIS RAHN)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, such as scholarly tomes, mystical rites, and peasant tales. The college’s members gather in libraries and universities to share their lore with one another. They also meet at festivals or affairs of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
mouths and their respective elements. Share that map with your players. To begin, read the following boxed text aloud: You pass through a dense forest of gnarled trees with grasping roots, the woods
Bugbear raiders plan an assault. 2+ I: Minotaur Lair A malevolent minotaur prowls this ruined cave. 2+ J: Gnoll Lair Vicious hunters scour this forsaken shrine. 2+ K: Shrine of Evil Chaos A dastardly cult performs unholy rites in this temple. 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
secret cult conducting sinister rites in a vast mansion where a giant lives in luxury. 3 A giant takes up residence in a city and demands a huge share of tax revenue in exchange for protecting the city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Chapter 1 introduces draconic-themed options for adventurers, including three variant dragonborn races, two dragon-oriented subclasses (the Drakewarden ranger and the Way of the Ascendant Dragon monk
well as the gem dragons introduced in this book. These three families of dragons share a deeply magical nature tied to the mythic history of the Material Plane. A few other Dragons share many similar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
undead, for example—the dwarf surrenders. In this case, Eleith becomes willing to share information about the cult in exchange for information about living deities and the state of the cosmos. See “Xia’s
Cult” above for information Eleith can share. Alcoves. Each alcove contains 4d10 + 20 barely legible books and scrolls, all of them brittle and flammable. A character who takes the Study action and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
someone else to do it. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. The thing that keeps a ship together is mutual respect between captain and crew. (Good) 2 Fairness. We all do the work, so we all share in the rewards
share of the profits, and I want to get my due. 6 Ruthless pirates murdered my captain and crewmates, plundered our ship, and left me to die. Vengeance will be mine. d6 Flaw 1 I follow orders, even
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Circle of the Land 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
folk. As a member of this circle, your magic is influenced by the land where you were initiated into the circle’s mysterious rites. Bonus Cantrip When you choose this circle at 2nd level, you learn one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the horrific rites he perfected. Kyuss has a lot to answer for. Sometimes you eat the worm — and sometimes the worm eats you.
— Volo
Plague of Worms. From a distance or in poor light, a spawn of
spawn of Kyuss is targeted by an effect that cures disease or removes a curse, all the worms infesting it wither away, and it loses its Burrowing Worm action.
Actions
Multiattack. The spawn of Kyuss
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
that allows them to share basic ideas such as hunger, curiosity, or affection. When it bonds with a companion, a pseudodragon can communicate what it sees and hears even over long distances. A
target falls unconscious for the same duration, or until it takes damage or another creature uses an action to shake it awake.
VARIANT: PSEUDODRAGON FAMILIAR
Some pseudodragons are willing to serve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
days equal to his or her current renown multiplied by 10, the character’s renown increases by 1. Performing Sacred Rites A pious character can spend time between adventures performing sacred rites in
a temple affiliated with a god he or she reveres. Between rites, the character spends time in meditation and prayer. A character who is a priest in the temple can lead these rites, which might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Circle of the Land 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
folk. As a member of this circle, your magic is influenced by the land where you were initiated into the circle’s mysterious rites. Bonus Cantrip When you choose this circle at 2nd level, you learn one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
throw or contract an arcane blight. This magical disease transforms the humanoid into a nothic, but only after the victim experiences hallucinations and feelings of isolation and paranoia. Other symptoms
your heart. Step 2. Summon a flame in your palm. Step 3. Speak a secret about yourself aloud. (The secrets in appendix B might come into play here and in step 4.) Step 4. Compel another to share a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
lifetimes pass like the seasons, like the flicker of endless days and nights. It has the secrets of the ages to share, secrets of life and death. Beings of this sort include Vecna, Lord of the Hand
also have advantage on saving throws against any disease. Additionally, undead have difficulty harming you. If an undead targets you directly with an attack or a harmful spell, that creature must make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Session Zero At the start of a campaign, you and your players can run a special session—called session zero because it comes before the first session of play—to establish expectations, share ideas
together—a tried and true trope! Setting the Stage Session zero is a great time to share basic information about the campaign with your players. Such information typically includes the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
this approach to work, create a list of your genre’s main conventions and share it with your players. Before the campaign begins, talk about the list to make sure your group is on board for embracing
your campaign is one where you let the dice fall where they may. It’s a good option for gritty campaigns or ones where the DM focuses on playing an impartial role as a rules arbiter. Variant: Only
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
, and you are its familiar. If destroyed, it reappears in 1d4 hours.
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While you are afflicted by a disease or suffering the poisoned or frightened condition, whenever you hit a humanoid with a
melee attack, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, you transfer the disease or the condition to the target, and the disease or condition ends for you.
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