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Curse of Strahd
tracked them to their sanctuary and overwhelmed them with a vast force. Vladimir, whom Argynvost had made a field commander, couldn't hold back the evil tide and was killed, only after the heartbreak of
feelings fueled the spirits of many of his fellow knights—including Godfrey—to come back as revenants as well. Vladimir continued to wage the hopeless war, even as Strahd tightened his grip on the valley
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
The Blackstaff is a sentient, rune-carved staff set with thin silver veins. It is the symbol of office for the Blackstaff, the highest-ranking wizard in Waterdeep. As the rightful owner of the
can communicate telepathically with any creature that is holding it.
Personality. The staff has the spirits of all previous Blackstaffs trapped within it. Its creator, Khelben Arunsun, is the dominant
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the Underworld. The horrors of the place broke their minds, bodies, and spirits and twisted them into the terrifying archons known as ashen riders. When they ride forth upon the mortal world, terrified
known as archons once ruled vast empires. These armored warlords saw themselves as champions of merciless justice, and they ruled with iron fists. But their dominance ultimately came to an end. As the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
48. Shagambi’s Tomb Each character who teleports into this tomb from area 47C appears atop a randomly determined teleportation rune (see “Teleportation Runes” below). Characters can also enter the
“Terracotta Warriors” below). To steal Shagambi’s treasures, characters must move quietly. Advice from the Spirits Any characters inhabited by the spirits of Unkh or Wongo receive advice when entering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Annam’s Cradle Giants from an ancient empire created an empowered form of the life rune that channeled Annam the All-Father’s raw creative might. The giants sought to create their own world as he
once did, and invoked the rune in an immense cavern deep underground, which they named Annam’s Cradle. The result was a permanent rift in the fabric of reality leading to the Positive Plane—the source
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Lurking Undead, tormented spirits, and Strahd’s other servants haunt the vast castle, each serving the count’s schemes; reflecting some aspect of his depraved past; or protecting his coffin, which lies
hidden within the castle’s vast catacombs. Mementos of lost times and fallen heroes lie scattered throughout the count’s home. Strahd keeps these relics close, but that might hold the key to his undoing. Castle Ravenloft is detailed in the adventure Curse of Strahd.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the proto-empire behind them all. The Hidden Rune maintains a vast archive in a secret location on the Elemental Plane of Earth. Miners work constantly to excavate new halls to store the troves of
Hidden Rune Irina Nordsol Giants of the Hidden Rune explore a ruin
with help from smaller assistants To the giants of the Hidden Rune, the children of Annam are in a temporary state of decline, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
dragonmarked halfling from the Plains who doesn’t work for the houses. The Talentan reverence for spirits derives from the fact that a variety of spirits haunt the Plains. The region contains an unusual
tell of ancient ruins that date back to the first age of the world and of a vast graveyard holding the bones of dragons.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
-temple called Bathalang Puno, a massive, mighty, sacred tree that was long ago burned by invaders. In the years that followed the tree’s desecration, evil spirits infested the island. These foul
spirits caused unnatural growths to manifest—spirit blisters that corrupt the land and its creatures. Gradually, this sickness encroached on Pangil ng Buwan’s lair. While the ancient bakunawa slept
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
once home to over a dozen distinct kingdoms, but wars devastated the continent. From this chaos, a band of saviors rose up to forge a new world. Guided by celestial spirits and endowed with vast
years ago, the vast continent of Sarlona was the cradle of human civilization. Three thousand years ago, the first human colonists left, setting in motion events shaping modern-day Khorvaire. Sarlona was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
years ago, the vast continent of Sarlona was the cradle of human civilization. Three thousand years ago, the first human colonists set forth from Sarlona, setting in motion the events that would shape
ruled by the Inspired, humans tied to extraplanar spirits and imbued with psychic powers. Adar is the homeland of the Kalashtar. Riedra maintains an endless siege of Adar, and both nations have little contact with Khorvaire.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
planes. If you are ready for the party to undertake a truly mythic quest, such as to find a lost Artifact or an elusive extraplanar entity, the vast multiverse is yours to explore. As their physical and
magical abilities are put to the test, the characters might find their emotions, values, and spirits challenged as well.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
believe they might one day be reborn as dragons. The devotees seek draconic relics and spread their zealotry to visitors. Toetap Mire Toetap Mire is a vast wetland with a reputation for subsuming the
creatures and plants that perish in its waters. Boggart apothecaries seek the strange liquids produced in the mire for use in their potion making. Velis Vel Grotto A glittering cavern studded with rune
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
when addressing strangers. Newcomers who learn the customs and work within the cultural framework, however, can earn places and renown within the communities. Spirits of the Land Most Siabsungkoh
residents deeply appreciate nature and the spirits that inhabit it. Individuals often leave cut mangoes in streams as offerings for the nature spirits, or spend time at the Lynx River or Slumber Pond to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
will be transformed into light. And two related nations of elves revere their ancestral spirits: the Undying Court, preserved as spirits or even undead forms, and the glorified Spirits of the Past, the
change CN Knowledge, Trickery Four crossed, rune-inscribed bones Other Faiths of Eberron
Alignment
Suggested Domains
Symbol
The Silver Flame, deity of protection and good LG Life, Light, War
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
that destroyed the castle and precipitated the Hour of Ascension. This mysterious force now calls to spirits across Darkon, drawing them in to feed an ongoing magical reaction. Despite the
devastation, Castle Avernus isn’t empty. Azalin’s treasures and former servants survived, including Ebbasheyth, the Darklord’s black shadow dragon advisor; a vast library that records the memories of all who die in Darkon; and the tomb haunted by Irik Zal’honen, Azalin’s son.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Godefroy’s Torment Lord Godefroy is an abyss of grief and rage, tormented by the following circumstances: Godefroy is concerned only with his own misery; the suffering of the other spirits in Mordent
book. With the House on Gryphon Hill, Barovia and Mordent paved the way for Ravenloft to become a vast and varied setting encompassing dozens of Domains of Dread.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Incarnates The keepers of vast wisdom from distant lands, the Incarnates are collections of spirits bound within gemstones. Each of an Incarnate’s component gemstones holds a spirit from the same
land on the Material Plane. These might be nature spirits from a particular place or the spirits of individuals who once dwelled there. Upon forming, an Incarnate manifests a unique personality and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
Incarnates The keepers of vast wisdom from distant lands, the Incarnates are collections of spirits bound within gemstones. Each of an Incarnate’s component gemstones holds a spirit from the same
land on the Material Plane. These might be nature spirits from a particular place or the spirits of individuals who once dwelled there. Upon forming, an Incarnate manifests a unique personality and
Orc
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great unknown.
NISHREK AND THE ETERNAL WAR
Orcs believe that if they die with honor, their spirits go to the plane of Acheron, the Infinite Battlefield — specifically the layer of Nishrek
killers that washes over the countryside and leaves vast tracts of devastation in its wake. Such an event is rare in the extreme, but its consequences can lay low entire nations that are unable to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
penetrates, of vast plains where grains and wildflowers wave in the wind with vibrant life. The plane embodies nature’s wildness and beauty, but it also speaks to the animal within all living creatures—not
necessarily in a fierce, predatory way but with respect to their physical substance and fundamental needs. The spirits of the dead on the Beastlands typically take animal forms or part-animal forms (such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, and storm giant tempest caller all wield the traditional rune magic of their kind. They are joined by the death giant shrouded one and the fomorian warlock of the dark, giants outside the ordning
that nevertheless wield rune magic. Giant Cultists. Other variations include giants that follow the cults of "interloper gods." Some of these are Fiends transformed by their devotion to demon lords or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
of refugees to Argynvost’s valley, but Strahd tracked them to their sanctuary and overwhelmed them with a vast force. Vladimir, whom Argynvost had made a field commander, couldn’t hold back the evil
Strahd and his thirst for vengeance that those feelings fueled the spirits of many of his fellow knights—including Godfrey—to come back as revenants as well. Vladimir continued to wage the hopeless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Blackstaff Staff, legendary (requires attunement by the Blackstaff heir, who must be a wizard) The Blackstaff is a sentient, rune-carved staff set with thin silver veins. It is the symbol of office
range of 120 feet, and it can communicate telepathically with any creature that is holding it. Personality. The staff has the spirits of all previous Blackstaffs trapped within it. Its creator, Khelben
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
. Tormented spirits and Strahd’s minions haunt the vast castle, each serving the count’s schemes, reflecting some aspect of his depraved past, or protecting his coffin in the castle catacombs. Mementos
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
immeasurably vast catalog that organizes them. When not cross-referencing his expanding collection, he composes epic poetry and is responsible for curating and restoring wall carvings throughout the
the librarians. He commands a vast network of magically augmented subterranean beasts, which he uses as messengers, bringing and sending news from giants throughout the Underdark and sometimes from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
37. Winds of Pandemonium Two balconies face each other over a vast pit. Between the balconies hover five wooden platforms, each one a disk ten feet across. A single torch burns above each balcony. On
extends off the east balcony. At the back of the west balcony, a staircase descends 10 feet to a landing and a secret door. Advice from the Spirits Any characters inhabited by the spirits of I’jin or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Arborea Arborea is a plane of extremes: stupendously craggy mountains; unbelievably deep gorges; forests of monstrously huge trees; and vast stretches of wheat fields, orchards, and arbors. Wild
-hearted nature spirits dwell in every glade and stream, brooking no infringement. Travelers must tread lightly. The air of Arborea seems charged with excitement. Sudden squalls brew up out of nowhere
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
these pits as baths and hide in them if they see lights approaching or hear unfamiliar footsteps.
Decor. A vast variety of shells are embedded in the slick, algae-coated walls.
If the characters
damages the cauldron, an elder rune materializes above it (see “Elder Runes”). Draw from the Elder Runes Deck (see appendix B) to determine which rune appears. The elder rune targets a random creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
farmhouses. Regularly, these underground paths open into vast cavities, many with their own strange environments, weather, and celestial bodies. What lies among the Vaults? Cultists speak of the
Fathomless Gate. Graven Peak The domain’s highest mount, Graven Peak, is carved into the shape of a terrifying octopoid fiend. Its brow is etched with a mysterious, branch-like rune. Deep below lies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
vast Underdark cavern illuminated by glowing mushrooms and phosphorescent fungi. 21–40 The beholder encounters another of its kind in the Underdark and, after a fierce volley of eye rays, it turns its
must be 16th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
borders to refugees, and Prince Oargev serves as de facto ruler in the area now called New Cyre. Despite its grand name, New Cyre is little more than a vast refugee camp. Other refugees scattered across
vast open grave. In that horrific landscape, vile magical effects linger, and monsters mutate into even more foul and horrible creatures. Magical effects continue to rain upon the land as storms that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
as long as the hireling remains possessed. The spirit departs after 14 days. Hidden Room. The spirits reveal a hidden closet within your Bastion. Add a 5-foot-square space to your Bastion. Something
, replace one of your Bastion’s special facilities with another for which you qualify; otherwise, increase the size of a Cramped special facility in your Bastion to Roomy or a Roomy one to Vast, at no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
motivation, but it also might explain some of your class features or magic. A bard of the College of Lore might focus on the study of giants, a Rune Knight fighter (from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
have a connection with giant-sized or prehistoric animals. You might call on the spirits of cave bears, dire wolves, or eagle-eyed pteranodons, or you might use your magic to take the shapes of such creatures. Or you could have a dinosaur companion. Nikki Dawes A druid summons a primeval beast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Inside the Syndicate The Orzhov are ruled by the iron-fisted Obzedat, a council consisting of the oldest and most powerful undead oligarchs. A vast hierarchy stretches out beneath them, so most of
your interactions with the leadership of the guild are with people (or spirits) who occupy the rank just above yours. This hierarchy has corruption in it at every level, and at any time your superiors