In a typical game, characters gain rewards intended to be useful, unique, and wondrous. Rewarded magic items provide the character with value, either enhancing the character’s performance or contributing to the story. However, sometimes a reward offers little or no value to the characters or the story. Giving these “drop-or-sell” items a quantifiable value allows […]
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In this chapter,we look at spells that summon a nature spirit to infuse a natural feature with aspects of its being, either aiding those that travel its borders or driving them away. Spirit of the Comforting Vista 5th-level conjuration (bard, cleric, druid, ranger, warlock)Casting Time: 1 hourRange: TouchComponents: V, S, M (a seed from a
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Fire-Saint Tyverus Origins. Of all the dragon gods of the Mharoti Empire, Baal is perhaps the most powerful and influential. Thus, it comes as no surprise that he also has the greatest number of saints. Most of these fire-saints are dragonborn, but a sprinkling of true dragons and even drakes count among their ranks. Arguably
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Rather than being a true club, the society is a loosely aligned collective of cheats, confidence people, and tricksters devoted, as such people are, to advancing their own interests at the direct expense of others. Chapter houses, known to members as “rube rums,” can be found in most sizable settlements. Members of the society, or
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You’ve created every character your mind can conjure, rolled more ability checks than you can count, and explored every corner of your fantasy world. And now—you want to delve deeper. Far more than the sum of its parts, the 5th edition of the world’s oldest fantasy roleplaying game offers a flexible and fun framework for
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As mimics spread across the lands, hunting for Odlayo’s stolen unborn offspring, defenders of all sorts seek new methods of turning aside the shapechanging menace. Several new spells and incantations that appear during the struggle are detailed below. Adhering Hands 3rd-level transmutation (bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, warlock, wizard)Casting Time: 1 actionRange: TouchComponents: V, S, M
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These apprentices have the ability to see spirits, and the ghostbaiters attune themselves to the apprentices, allowing them to see through the apprentice’s eyes. Though a specialized skill, it’s a dangerous job, so as you can imagine, becoming such an apprentice is typically reserved for the bold, the foolish, and the desparate. Though in some
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Pestilent Magic Style Pestilence is an age-old threat to civilizations young and old. Rumors of plague bear a special kind of terror, carried on the black wings of ravens and the bloody claws of rats. Practitioners of this pestilent magic delve into this primal fear, seeing it as far more than an accidental miasma or
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Forests 2d20 Encounter 2 High-pitched cries of alarm and sounds of smashing wood catch the characters attention. If they investigate, they find a chuhaister (see Creature Codex), destroying a diminutive village, while 4d6 sprites fly in the air around the creature, attempting to force it back with their tiny weapons. 3 1d6 millitaurs (see Tome
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The only limitation to character creation should really be whether the character concept fits into the setting and genre of the game world. “What character are you going to create for our grim medieval world?” “My character is a plucky green alien monkey who uses their bounty hunter training to help the poor.” “Umm…” So
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Lullaby Enchantment cantripCasting Time: 1 actionRange: 30 feetComponents: VDuration: 1 minute You sing a lullaby to a target within range. If the target fails a Wisdom saving throw, it has disadvantage on saving throws against spells and effects that cause sleep for the duration of the spell. Luring Melody 2nd-level enchantment (bard, sorcerer)Casting Time: 1
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Bonus Proficiencies When you join the College of Cuisine at 3rd level, you gain proficiency in cook’s utensils and brewer’s supplies. You can use either of these tools as your spellcasting focus. Magical Treats At 3rd level, you can infuse magic into food and drink. Each day, you can infuse a number of treats equal
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In her late teens, Ssesmiyra joined the priesthood of Hecate. Shortly thereafter, she performed her first miracle in the goddess’s service, calling forth a coiling serpent of living shadow to destroy a fellow priest who had been belittling her. These miracles continued for the length of Ssesmiyra’s life: the priestess given to sudden and violent
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The noxious potions, failed alchemical experiments, and magical malfunctions left to spill into the currents of local waterways leave greasy, iridescent slicks while bubbling vents emanate from slag piles consisting of accidental heaps of poorly combined reagents. This inconsiderate, mystical trash warps the creatures and alters the plants and the very terrain of the region,
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Jackhammer (Recharge 6). The tetomatli repeatedly slams its head into a target within 5 feet of it. The target must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 49 (9d10) bludgeoning damage, is stunned for 1 minute, and is knocked prone. On a success, the creature takes half the damage,
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Whether a windswept manor on the moors, a dilapidated hut outside of town, or a castle on the verge of ruin, haunted locations are ripe areas to introduce backstory, side plots, clues, atmosphere, or some undead bashing. This section focuses on some thematic NPCs who could be allies (or complications!) for PCs dealing with a
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