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Returning 35 results for 'way arts'.
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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
the beauty and precision of the martial arts. That such mastery makes a kensei a peerless warrior is but a side effect of intense devotion, practice, and study.
Way of the Kensei Features
Monks of the Way of the Kensei train relentlessly with their weapons, to the point where the weapon becomes an extension of the body. Founded on a mastery of sword fighting, the tradition has
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Monks of the Way of the Long Death are obsessed with the meaning and mechanics of dying. They capture creatures and prepare elaborate experiments to capture, record, and understand the moments of
their demise. They then use this knowledge to guide their understanding of martial arts, yielding a deadly fighting style.
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Monks of the Way of the Long Death are obsessed with the meaning and mechanics of dying. They capture creatures and prepare elaborate experiments to capture, record, and understand the moments of
their demise. They then use this knowledge to guide their understanding of martial arts, yielding a deadly fighting style.
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
maximum drops to 0, Syndra dies and can’t be brought back from the dead until the death curse has ended (and if her soul hasn’t been devoured). Destroying the Soulmonger is the only way to halt
) spellcasters dedicated to the study of the arcane arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
the beauty and precision of the martial arts. That such mastery makes a kensei a peerless warrior is but a side effect of intense devotion, practice, and study.
Way of the Kensei Features
Monks of the Way of the Kensei train relentlessly with their weapons, to the point where the weapon becomes an extension of the body. Founded on a mastery of sword fighting, the tradition has
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
are too mired in the past, and need to find a way forward?
Elves of Valenar
Your people are dedicated to the arts of war. Millenia ago, your ancestors fought an epic war against mighty giants. When
Minotaur
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Species
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
tail in the way.
Strength and Zeal
Minotaurs are zealous and love battle. They are found among the Gruul Clans, but the minotaurs of the Ordruun family line, long associated with the Boros Legion
the most prominent, with thousands of members descended from an ancient hero who is said to have taught minotaurs the arts of war. Other important family lines include the Kharran line (primarily
Backgrounds
Curse of Strahd: Character Options
toll, isolating you from most people and making you question your sanity. You must find a way to overcome it before it destroys you.
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Arcana, Investigation
.
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Your family has a history of practicing the dark arts. You dabbled once and felt something horrible clutch at your soul, whereupon you fled in terror.
5
An oni took your sibling one
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
are too mired in the past, and need to find a way forward?
Elves of Valenar
Your people are dedicated to the arts of war. Millenia ago, your ancestors fought an epic war against mighty giants. When
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
throw my weight around to make sure I get my way.
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I enjoy breaking delicate works of art. And fingers, which are sort of the same.
Ideals
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Ideal
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Guild. My
Orzhov oligarch has taken an interest in my career, like a patron of the arts.
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Roll an additional Rakdos contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival.
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A Selesnya healer
Way of Shadow
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
Monks of the Way of Shadow follow a tradition that values stealth and subterfuge. These monks might be called ninjas or shadowdancers, and they serve as spies and assassins. Sometimes the members of
a ninja monastery are family members, forming a clan sworn to secrecy about their arts and missions. Other monasteries are more like thieves’ guilds, hiring out their services to nobles, rich
Way of the Open Hand
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Basic Rules (2014)
Monks of the Way of the Open Hand are the ultimate masters of martial arts combat, whether armed or unarmed. They learn techniques to push and trip their opponents, manipulate ki to heal damage to their bodies, and practice advanced meditation that can protect them from harm.
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death. You may have learned from a detailed treatise that you’ve put into practice, daring to become versed in the forbidden arts.
Feat: Crimson Ritualist
Skill Proficiencies: Arcana
way to bring them back.
Crimson Aspirant Trinkets. When you make your character, you can roll once on the Crimson Aspirant Trinkets table instead of on the normal starting Trinkets table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Background In centuries past, the people of Djaynai employed mystical practices known as the Blackmist Way and defensive martial strategies called the Blackthrone Arts to protect their land. During a
included the most skilled practitioners of both arts, but the writings that recorded their lore were lost. Recently, the People’s Stewards, the leaders of Djaynai, enacted the Will of the Insurgent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Background In centuries past, the people of Djaynai employed mystical practices known as the Blackmist Way and defensive martial strategies called the Blackthrone Arts to protect their land. During a
included the most skilled practitioners of both arts, but the writings that recorded their lore were lost. Recently, the People’s Stewards, the leaders of Djaynai, enacted the Will of the Insurgent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone Arts. Some believe these mystical practices and defensive martial strategies should be restored to reestablish the power Djaynai held in the past. Others believe
they should only be used as the basis for new arts and then retired. Still others want the lost lore destroyed so Djaynai and Janya can break from the past that binds them. Ultimately, the characters must decide which path to follow and face a forgotten terror in the deepest reaches of the Nightsea.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone Arts. Some believe these mystical practices and defensive martial strategies should be restored to reestablish the power Djaynai held in the past. Others believe
they should only be used as the basis for new arts and then retired. Still others want the lost lore destroyed so Djaynai and Janya can break from the past that binds them. Ultimately, the characters must decide which path to follow and face a forgotten terror in the deepest reaches of the Nightsea.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
-jee-eh), and Renmei (REN-may). The Way of the Open Hand is a monastic tradition centered on the defensive and healing uses of ki and martial arts combat. The masters recorded their life’s work in
this book, describing how they turned the traditional Open Hand martial arts techniques into tools for achieving everlasting life. Rumors of an ancient tome containing martial arts techniques associated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
connected to the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone Arts is a noteworthy development, not seen elsewhere. The appearance of these symbols is timely, as Atiba-Pa and the People’s Stewards believe now is
the time to restore the traditions of Djaynai’s past—an endeavor they refer to as the Will of the Insurgent Tides. If the characters haven’t already learned about the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
-jee-eh), and Renmei (REN-may). The Way of the Open Hand is a monastic tradition centered on the defensive and healing uses of ki and martial arts combat. The masters recorded their life’s work in
this book, describing how they turned the traditional Open Hand martial arts techniques into tools for achieving everlasting life. Rumors of an ancient tome containing martial arts techniques associated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
connected to the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone Arts is a noteworthy development, not seen elsewhere. The appearance of these symbols is timely, as Atiba-Pa and the People’s Stewards believe now is
the time to restore the traditions of Djaynai’s past—an endeavor they refer to as the Will of the Insurgent Tides. If the characters haven’t already learned about the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Way of Shadow Monks of the Way of Shadow follow a tradition that values stealth and subterfuge. These monks might be called ninjas or shadowdancers, and they serve as spies and assassins. Sometimes
the members of a ninja monastery are family members, forming a clan sworn to secrecy about their arts and missions. Other monasteries are more like thieves’ guilds, hiring out their services to nobles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
What Was Lost Characters who succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana or History) check recognize that the sigils represent the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone Arts: two local traditions lost during
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
What Was Lost Characters who succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana or History) check recognize that the sigils represent the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone Arts: two local traditions lost during
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
monk need to spend any ki points to cast the minor illusion cantrip granted by the Shadow Arts feature? No. The ki point cost in the feature applies only to the other spells in it. For a Way of
. Why is that? Starting equipment often lends versatility to a character. In this case, a monk’s darts provide a ranged attack option, not a Martial Arts option. Does the Martial Arts feature turn monk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Way of Shadow Monks of the Way of Shadow follow a tradition that values stealth and subterfuge. These monks might be called ninjas or shadowdancers, and they serve as spies and assassins. Sometimes
the members of a ninja monastery are family members, forming a clan sworn to secrecy about their arts and missions. Other monasteries are more like thieves’ guilds, hiring out their services to nobles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
practices known as the Blackmist Way and Blackthrone Arts. Unfortunately, Djaynai’s friendly neighboring realms are more often threatened. For instance, inscrutable lizardfolk in the wetlands
they impact Djaynai. Travelers occasionally come to Djaynai to learn the Lightsea Lancers’ ways, as their heroics, dance-like martial arts, and knowledge of transmutation magic are renowned throughout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
practices known as the Blackmist Way and Blackthrone Arts. Unfortunately, Djaynai’s friendly neighboring realms are more often threatened. For instance, inscrutable lizardfolk in the wetlands
they impact Djaynai. Travelers occasionally come to Djaynai to learn the Lightsea Lancers’ ways, as their heroics, dance-like martial arts, and knowledge of transmutation magic are renowned throughout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
monk need to spend any ki points to cast the minor illusion cantrip granted by the Shadow Arts feature? No. The ki point cost in the feature applies only to the other spells in it. For a Way of
. Why is that? Starting equipment often lends versatility to a character. In this case, a monk’s darts provide a ranged attack option, not a Martial Arts option. Does the Martial Arts feature turn monk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Atiba-Pa’s Plan Once the characters understand how meaningful Atiba-Pa finds their encounter, he proceeds: “For centuries, we have dreamed of reclaiming the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone Arts so
characters encountered likely died in the struggle before the ship sank. Two great stone tomes holding the collected lore of the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone Arts were lost during the Passage of Vultures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Insurgent Tides? Do you support the quest to recover the lore of the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone Arts, or are they relics of an unrecoverable past? Do you or anyone in your family have a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Atiba-Pa’s Plan Once the characters understand how meaningful Atiba-Pa finds their encounter, he proceeds: “For centuries, we have dreamed of reclaiming the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone Arts so
characters encountered likely died in the struggle before the ship sank. Two great stone tomes holding the collected lore of the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone Arts were lost during the Passage of Vultures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
deal extra necrotic damage equal to one roll of your Martial Arts die + your Wisdom modifier. You can use this feature only once per turn. Physician’s Touch 6th-level Way of Mercy feature You can
Way of Mercy Plague doctor—some looks never go out of style.
Tasha
Monks of the Way of Mercy learn to manipulate the life force of others to bring aid to those in need. They are wandering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
deal extra necrotic damage equal to one roll of your Martial Arts die + your Wisdom modifier. You can use this feature only once per turn. Physician’s Touch 6th-level Way of Mercy feature You can
Way of Mercy Plague doctor—some looks never go out of style.
Tasha
Monks of the Way of Mercy learn to manipulate the life force of others to bring aid to those in need. They are wandering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Insurgent Tides? Do you support the quest to recover the lore of the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone Arts, or are they relics of an unrecoverable past? Do you or anyone in your family have a