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Relentless Slasher Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

into a monster. 5 The killer used its body to contain an evil entity. 6 The killer appears to be an ordinary person who doesn’t realize it turns into a killer when enraged

manifestation of a deity or force beyond morality. 4 Doctor. The killer dissects victims or harvests their organs for the sake of medical understanding. 5 Mask. The killer wears a distinctive

Faceless

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

1 A flamboyant spy or brigand 2 The incarnation of a nation or people 3 A scoundrel with a masked guise 4 A vengeful spirit 5 The manifestation of a deity or your faith

often as you wish, using one to hide the other or serve as convenient camouflage. However, should someone realize the connection between your persona and your true self, your deception might lose its

Relentless Juggernaut Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. 6 The killer appears to be an ordinary person who doesn’t realize it turns into a killer when enraged. Relentless Methods d8 Method 1 Artist. The killer turns its

masterpiece at the scenes of its crimes. 3 Avatar. The killer sacrifices its victims, believing it’s a manifestation of a deity or force beyond morality. 4 Doctor. The killer

Tortle Legacy

Species The Tortle Package

test, and make new acquaintances. Life of a Tortle A tortle hatches from a thick-shelled egg and spends the first few weeks of its life crawling on all fours. Its parents, old and near death, spend

dozen) in a fortified compound enclosed by stone walls that are easily defensible. If no such compound exists, they build one. The parents spend the remainder of their lives guarding the compound

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

eccentricities. Some people spend too much time worrying over why satyrs behave as they do. But satyrs themselves simply are as they are, feeling no need to understand what drives them, much less explain it

felt like a joke—one at his expense. With immortal power no longer feeling so out of reach, Xenagos set into motion a plan that would propel him to godhood. His victory shook the pantheon, but his

Crook of Rao

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

wizard Tasha). Although she was defeated, Iggwilv managed to damage the crook during the battle, infecting it with an insidious curse—and the potential for future victory. In the aftermath, the

crook was again lost. Occasionally it reappears, but the famed artifact is not what it was. Whether or not the artifact’s bearers realize its full threat, few risk using the Crook of Rao&mdash

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, oddities, and castoffs of the multiverse in a massive, ever-growing collection. The first morkoths arose in the Astral Plane when the petrified body of a deity of greed and strife collided with a

failed save, the creature feels an intense urge to use its movement on each of its turns to enter the lair and to move toward the morkoth’s location (the target doesn’t realize it’s

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

weapons of choice. 7 I keep multiple holy symbols on me and invoke whatever deity might come in useful at any given moment. 8 I pocket anything I see that might have some value. d6

misdeeds but might never be able to forgive myself. d6 Flaw 1 I can’t resist a pretty face. 2 I’m always in debt. I spend my ill-gotten gains on decadent

Young Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

… oh my goodness, is that circlet made of silver? 7 I find the waking world tedious and mundane and would much rather spend my time asleep, in the realm of dreams. 8 I find the

1 A young moonstone dragon on the cusp of adulthood refuses to settle down and build a lair. To protect the local populace from the dragon’s chaotic activities, a minor deity sends a deva

Pugilist

classes

snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, even when outarmed and outnumbered. Even when they ultimately fail, Pugilists go down swinging. Pugilists tap into their inner strength in the form of moxie. This

of the universe. They spend their days chasing down their next meal or, if they’re fortunate enough to have that, their next drink, bedfellow, or flophouse. For Pugilists, becoming an

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

that comes into my territory has forfeited its right to be upset by anything I do to it. (Evil) 5 Wonder. Though I don’t wish to spend time in it, my soul sings at the sight of the vast

realize they enjoy hunting together. 5 A tempestuous marid continually floods the carefully dried-out lair of a topaz dragon. 6 A sahuagin baron attempts to gain the support of other sahuagin

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

insults are my weapons of choice. 7 I keep multiple holy symbols on me and invoke whatever deity might come in useful at any given moment. 8 I pocket anything I see that might have some

seek to atone for my misdeeds but might never be able to forgive myself. d6 Flaw 1 I can’t resist a pretty face. 2 I’m always in debt. I spend my ill-gotten

Paladin

classes Basic Rules (2014)

an orc war band celebrating its recent victory. Silently, he stalks into their midst and whispers an oath, and two orcs are dead before they even realize he is there. Silver hair shining in a shaft

, and even the smallest victory against it can tilt the cosmic balance away from oblivion. Creating a Paladin The most important aspect of a paladin character is the nature of his or her holy quest

Clerics and Champions

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

domain appropriate to that deity for their Divine Domain feature. Often, heroes choose to devote themselves to particular gods either out of piety or self-interest. Sometimes, though, the gods choose

the same god, but more likely, they represent the interests of different gods as they face the dangers of the world together. Gods of Theros Deity Alignment Suggested Cleric Domains Common Symbol

Warlock

classes Basic Rules (2014)

relationship between warlock and patron is like that of a cleric and a deity, though the beings that serve as patrons for warlocks are not gods. A warlock might lead a cult dedicated to a demon

gained. Rather, the vast majority of warlocks spend their days in active pursuit of their goals, which typically means some kind of adventuring. Furthermore, the demands of their patrons drive

Paladin

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

watches an orc war band celebrating its recent victory. Silently, he stalks into their midst and whispers an oath, and two orcs are dead before they even realize he is there. Silver hair shining in a shaft

Paladin

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

watches an orc war band celebrating its recent victory. Silently, he stalks into their midst and whispers an oath, and two orcs are dead before they even realize he is there. Silver hair shining in a shaft

Temple

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

Temple Most clerics start their lives of service as priests in an order, then later realize that they have been blessed by their god with the qualities needed to become a cleric. To prepare for this

new duty, candidates typically receive instruction from a cleric of a temple or another place of study devoted to their deity. Some temples are cut off from the world so that their occupants can focus

Broken Silence

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

steadfast followers. Characters who draw their magic from gods won’t have access to spells or magical class features until the end of the encounter, as this prelude details a meeting with their deity

. Characters with no special interest in serving a deity might participate in the “Scales of War” prelude instead. The prelude unfolds in a surreal, dreamlike situation where characters can follow a

Tracking Time

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

calendar for the current year in the real world. Pick a date to indicate the start of the campaign, and make note of the days that adventurers spend on their travels and various activities. The

the phases of the moon (or moons)? Do strange and magical effects occur at the same time as these phenomena? Religious Observances Sprinkle holy days throughout your calendar. Each significant deity in

Sithicus

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

to notice other beings. Some, however, resent the domain’s other residents and torment the living. Though few in the domain realize it, Sithicus has ties to the world of Krynn on the Material Plane

. Ruins suggest the work of elves from that world, while the night sky blazes with the five-headed dragon constellation of the deity Takhisis. As on Krynn, the black moon Nuitari is visible only to evil beings. But the domain’s clearest tie to Krynn is its Darklord, the accursed knight Lord Soth.

Cleric

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

Cleric I have faith in the power of the marketplace, and I see a lot of nonbelievers out there with money to spend. If you think wading through scores of undead in a haunted crypt or channeling

be hiding in dark places to avoid danger. As a cleric in an Acquisitions Incorporated campaign, you’ll carefully choose your deity so that the domains of your divine patron synergize seamlessly with

The Greek Pantheon

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

Deities Deity Alignment Suggested Domains Symbol Zeus, god of the sky, ruler of the gods N Tempest Fist full of lightning bolts Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty CG Light Sea shell

serpents) Hestia, goddess of home and family NG Life Hearth Nike, goddess of victory LN War Winged woman Pan, god of nature CN Nature Syrinx (pan pipes) Poseidon, god of the sea and earthquakes CN Tempest Trident Tyche, goddess of good fortune N Trickery Red pentagram

Aftermath

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

called into service by the deity they know as the Scaled Mother and followed her portents as they traveled north. They began excavating the old temple, with the grippli’s consent, in the expectation of

to return to normal. When the grippli prisoners realize that the characters have persevered, they waste no time getting the news to the village and the trading post. The refugees return home, and

Inhabitants

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

, consideration, and attempts to engage in actions that don’t involve combat. The lizardfolk’s greatest fear is the sahuagin, and the sooner the characters realize this fact, the better. The lizardfolk population

carries a torch (because the corridors are normally unlit), and one lizardfolk scaleshield (see appendix C). For every 10 minutes the characters spend traveling the corridors, roll a d12. On a 12, the

Druid

classes Basic Rules (2014)

of nature itself or from a nature deity. Many druids pursue a mystic spirituality of transcendent union with nature rather than devotion to a divine entity, while others serve gods of wild nature

becoming a druid was part of your character’s destiny. Have you always been an adventurer as part of your druidic calling, or did you first spend time as a caretaker of a sacred grove or spring

Mechanus

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

Mechanus On Mechanus, law is reflected in a realm of clockwork gears, all interlocked and turning according to their measure. The cogs seem to be engaged in a calculation so vast that no deity can

fathom its purpose. Mechanus embodies absolute order, and its influence can be felt on those who spend time here. Modrons are the primary inhabitants of Mechanus. The plane is also home to the creator

Gladiator

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

victory to a deity, ruler, beloved noble, or member of the crowd. 2 Dresses in a monster-themed mask and cape. 3 Judges whether their foe fights honorably. 4 Leads the crowd in a rousing theme song. 5

Background

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

exceptionally devout, consider reviewing the deities presented in chapter 2 and see if you gravitate toward one. Perhaps this god has a special interest in you, is the deity your family has hailed as a

. Myths of the Iroan Games Competitors seeking a place among the athletes of legend endlessly push themselves to claim victory during Akros’s world-renowned annual contest, the Iroan Games. The deeds

Moral Quandaries

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

essential mission. Honor Quandary. A character is forced to choose between victory and a personal oath or code of honor. A paladin who has sworn an oath of virtue might realize that the clearest path to

Elturel

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

monk is still there with his handful of disciples, too. You can spend as much or as little time on interactions in Elturel as you and your players want. Characters are guaranteed to have a good time in

Frume’s company, provided they consider continual drinking, arm-wrestling, horseback riding contests, sparring, and weapon training to be a good time. If the players don’t realize it, Erlanthar finds

Elturel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

there with his handful of disciples, too. You can spend as much or as little time on interactions in Elturel as you and your players want. Characters are guaranteed to have a good time in Frume’s company

, provided they consider continual drinking, arm-wrestling, horseback riding contests, sparring, and weapon training to be a good time. If the players don’t realize it, Erlanthar finds a quiet moment

Attack of the Nematode

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

arrives on a dark night, its darker shadow against the starlight the only indication of its presence. The people of Phandalin don’t initially realize the Nematode is anything other than a cloud passing

alarm is raised. The characters must spend the predawn hours hunting down the predatory intellect snares and saving the town. The true scope of the danger dawns as the morning light illuminates the

Optional Rules: Feywild Magic

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

lost memories. Time Warp While time seems to pass normally in the Feywild, characters might spend a day there and realize, upon leaving the plane, that less or more time has elapsed everywhere else in

Other Religious Systems

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

Other Religious Systems In your campaign, you can create pantheons of gods who are closely linked in a single religion, monotheistic religions (worship of a single deity), dualistic systems (centered

on two opposing deities or forces), mystery cults (involving personal devotion to a single deity, usually as part of a pantheon system), animistic religions (revering the spirits inherent in nature

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