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Returning 33 results for 'study sacred'.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
effects.Multiattack. The ki-rin makes two Hoof attacks and one Horn attack, or it makes two Sacred Fire attacks.
Hoof. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
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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->Basic Rules (2014)
Acolyte 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Acolyte 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
with the Giant type, or you could write enmity toward giants into the tenets of your paladin’s Sacred Oath. Giant Lore You might have learned magic, martial techniques, or other secrets from studying
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
darkness where the morning light once shone—a sacred place.
Strahd faces the characters in the chapel (area K15). Beast (Jack of Diamonds) The beast sits on his dark throne.
Strahd faces the characters
the characters in the study (area K37). Ghost (King of Hearts) Look to the father’s tomb.
Strahd faces the characters in the tomb of King Barov and Queen Ravenovia (area K88). Executioner (Jack of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. Devoted to the Sovereign of Law and Lore, this grand temple is an architectural marvel as well as a sacred site. Many scholars and sages make the pilgrimage and spend one night in the Great Hall
their faith—a rarity in Sharn—as well as to the general acquisition of knowledge. Most priests are also experts in a particular field of study and are usually happy to share their knowledge with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
the Antechamber of Sacred Repose (area G9) and the Antechamber of Unearthly Delights (area G19). All chambers connected to the Astral lift are warm and humid thanks to the hot water below. Ceilings
the gardens originate in the Outer Planes. As a Study action, a character can make a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana or Nature) check. On a success, the character knows the plane of existence where a plant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
-rins are celebrated far and wide as harbingers of destiny, guardians of the sacred, and counterbalances to the forces of evil. Ki-rins are an embodiment of good, and simply beholding one can evoke
advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack. The ki-rin makes two Hoof attacks and one Horn attack, or it makes two Sacred Fire attacks.
Hoof. Melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
civilization. Education and creativity are the foundations of the culture, and its people embrace philosophy, magic, mathematics, and the study of underwater societies. In keeping with these traditions
don’t embrace evil. Food and Clothing Meals are considered sacred in Djaynai, and wasting food is a major breach of etiquette. Key ingredients of Djaynai’s cuisine include banana, groundnut, milk from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
properly, two characters must each take the Study action and make a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check. On a successful check, the couple departs the temple with cheer. On a failed check, the couple
that the characters will accumulate the gold required to revive a party member. At the DM’s discretion, Fazzir might waive any of the fees on the Sacred Services Handout for those he believes show
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the absent dwarves. They defaced statues, tore down altars, and carved obscenities into the sacred tablets. Anything of value, such as silver or mithral trim, gold icons, and hallowed weapons, has
, including their possible connections to modern bloodlines, from an exhaustive study of the records carved in the crypt’s stones. Unlike the rest of the Iron Tabernacle, the tombs are unmarred
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ki-rin is celebrated far and wide as a harbinger of destiny, a guardian of the sacred, and a counterbalance to the forces of evil. Good Personified. Ki-rins are the embodiment of good, and simply
themselves worthy of speaking with its occupant. Many who seek a ki-rin’s guidance end up pledging service to the creature. They study as monks under its tutelage and serve as its agents in the world. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, yielded a faculty able to revive the college, and the House of the Harp adopted the Fochlucan name once again. Most of its bards study and practice the methods of the College of Lore, as described
memorization and the study of ancient songs, sagas, and history. Most bards of New Olamn belong to the College of Lore, as described in the Bard College class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The Cliffride
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
stars (area T13) Sacred scimitar dedicated to serpent spirits (area T17) Set of copper tablets engraved with incantations (area T19) Crystal orb used in rituals (area T23) Blue silk sash used in
traps and artifacts. Marian’s arcane research led her to study Acererak, and she can tell the characters about the archlich. The characters learn the information about Acererak presented in this chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
entering the temple (“I serve the Black Earth”). Although they know of the prophet, neither halfling has met Marlos Urnrayle. The corrupted Nettlebees’ main contacts are Hellenrae in the Sacred Stone
Monastery and, to a lesser extent, Miraj Vizann, the “mud sorcerer” in the Temple of the Black Earth. Journals, letters, and transaction records in Wiggan’s study link him to the earth cult, revealing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
origin. For this reason, I immersed myself in the study of the druidic mysteries and became a champion of the natural order. Fighter d6 I became a fighter because … 1 I wanted to hone my combat skills
because … 1 I was chosen to study at a secluded monastery. There, I was taught the fundamental techniques required to eventually master a tradition. 2 I sought instruction to gain a deeper understanding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Lockbury Henge Yon is home to eight clans of korreds. Queen Argantle, elected to rule over all eight clans, protects this sacred site. Lockbury Henge is meant to be a place where korreds can enjoy
Brigganock Mine, they see that the game pieces resemble the leering statues outside the mine’s entrance. Characters who study the arrangement of the pieces on the board and succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
monasteries are full of decaying, dying, and dead animal and plant specimens, which they study with detached interest. They frequently purchase rare specimens from adventurers and merchants that they
. The Yielding Way The monastic order of Eldath is the Disciples of the Yielding Way, sometimes known as the Brothers and Sisters of the Open Palm. These monks guard sacred sites where many priests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
cloverleaf for Sheela Peryroyl. A large silvery squirrel could be Yondalla in disguise. Be on your best behavior and offer a treat when you see her! A spring is a sacred place full of good luck. Take a
written accounts of their history. Scholars who study their behavior speculate that halflings realize — consciously or otherwise — that the past is a story that can only be retold, not changed, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
will): guidance, sacred flame (see “Actions” below), thaumaturgy
1st level (3 slots): command, detect evil and good, sanctuary
Actions
Sacred Flame (Cantrip). Flame-like radiance descends on
most uncivil fashion — by casting sacred flame at the nearest one. On the same turn, he casts sanctuary on himself as a bonus action and uses his movement to cower behind the bed while the imp defends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as Luthic. He
Bahgtru’s followers prove which among them will eventually be worthy of Gruumsh’s unwavering gaze. The Sacred Bull. Orcs of Bahgtru sometimes enter battle astride aurochs, large creatures that resemble oxen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
lift connects 20 feet below to the Antechamber of Sacred Repose (area G9) and 20 feet above to the gardens’ pinnacle (area G25). G20: Astral Garden The rush of falling water resounds in this misty
pools can take a Study action and make a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check. On a success, the character deduces that each fountain magically draws nutrient-rich water from the Outer Planes, with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
meditation and study room before the abbey burned. The clerics still perform what few rites and ceremonies they can, given the circumstances. The furnishings were salvaged from the rubble. A character
curtains in the corner and examine the south wall, they automatically notice the hidden door that leads to the Winding Way. The abbey residents do not tamper with the curtains, seeing them as sacred
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
everything from petty disputes in other wards to groundbreaking cases in the High Courts. They adjudicate, review, and study the rules of Sigil, maintaining order according to the law as they interpret
Michel Sigil citizens prepare for trial on the steps of the High Courts, where the law is sacred Presented here are some noteworthy sites in the Lady’s Ward. Armory The Doomguard is headquartered in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
appendix C) guard the anvil, which has the power to destroy other magic items. The anvil was a source of vexation for Ythryn’s tomb tappers, which believe magic items to be sacred. When Ythryn collapsed
the walls of this monumental building, their spires arching over its shattered roof.
This grand academy was a place of study for novice mages, where each one learned which schools of magic would
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, sacred flame, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): bane, bless, cure wounds, guiding bolt (see “Actions” below)
2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness
master the necromantic arts. Delvers into Lore. Cultists of Myrkul study rituals that allow them to force the souls of the dead into service, compelling them to answer questions and share forgotten lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the drow. The clans meet twice a year at a sacred site known as the Hills of the Kings, where dozens of totem sculptures are preserved. At these gatherings, each clan updates its totem with an
enacted by regional tharchions and bureaucrats, leaving the ruling Red Wizards to focus on magical study and more important arcane matters. For a time, living mages couldn’t hope to advance to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
. Aramina is a former Candlekeep scholar who’s moved her lifelong study of psychology from the academic to the clinical. How Mother Aramina learns of individuals’ distress and under what circumstances she
Little Calimshan family or otherwise earned the sacred trust of a drudach’s residents. While many residents of Little Calimshan venture into the larger city for business or pleasure, not even the Flaming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
indifference, but for some a spellbook is a gateway to a new way of thinking.
For a time, the study of such forbidden texts can be hidden from other illithids and even from an elder brain. Understanding of
the thoughts and experiences of the illithid colony into a unified whole. Mind flayers conceive of this “oneness” as a sacred state in the same way that a worshiper of a human deity might view an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
study of psychology from the academic to the clinical. How Mother Aramina learns of individuals’ distress and under what circumstances she offers free room and board in her facility is something of a
shuffled back out the arched gates, and the only non-Calishites still allowed within the neighborhood are those who’ve married into a Little Calimshan family or otherwise earned the sacred trust of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
with devices that rely on elemental power. The device on the table is a disassembled weird tank (see chapter 7). A character with proficiency in Arcana who makes a careful study of the workshop and the
tomes written in Dethek (the Dwarvish script). These are the missing books of Bruldenthar, the sage from Mirabar. The sage is held in the mines below the Sacred Stone Monastery. C27. Priests’ Quarters