Radiant energy[note 1] was a type of energy associated with certain good and benevolent creatures,[1] along with those associated with the sun,[2][3] the Positive Energy plane,[4] as well as the Upper planes.[5][6]
Description[]
Radiant energy was said to appear as a combination of "heat and light",[7] that was either white or twinkling colors.[8] When wielded offensively, either by means of a weapon or by magic, it both burned a target and burdened their soul with overwhelming power.[9]
Properties[]
This form of energy was extremely harmful to fiends[10] and the undead,[11][12] especially shadows.[13] It would often negate the regenerative properties of various types of undead and powerful fiends alike.[14][15]
History[]
The red great wyrm Imvaernarhro was known to have studied a variety of potent and unique spells, many of which harnessed the powers of radiant energy.[16]
Notable Manifestations[]
- Many aasimar were imbued with radiant energy and could manifest it in fantastic ways.[5][17]
- Balhiirs emanated radiant energy when they consumed excessive magical energy.[7]
- Devices from the illithid nautiloid the Id Ascendant fired beams of radiant energy.[18]
- The "heart" of the chardalyn dragon was said to be made of pure radiant energy.[19]
- Prismatic shards were a type of elemental that exuded an aura of radiant energy and they could attack by firing beams of radiant energy from their crystalline bodies.[20]
- Cultists of Tyranthraxus could shroud themselves in multicolored flames of radiant energy.[21]
- A certain pool within the Vault of Song was charged with radiant energy.[22]
- Solar dragons exuded a breath weapon that comprised a mote of radiant energy that burst upon impact.[23]
Notable Wielders[]
- Celestial patron warlocks of a certain power could transform their bodies into vessels for radiant energy.[24]
- Doomguides of Kelemvor could channel radiant energy into their weapons in a manner reminiscent of their god's own weapon, Fatal Touch.[25][26]
- Clerics of deities of the life domain and paladins could imbue their weapons with radiant energy.[27][28]
- Psionics utilizing their psychokinetic powers could channel power from the Positive Energy plane and emit a beam of ectoplasm charged with radiant energy.[29]
- Sun Soul monks channeled radiant energy in a number of their martial arts techniques.[30]
Appendix[]
Notes[]
- ↑ This term is meant to include "radiant damage", that could be inflicted by some weapons and spells.
Appearances[]
- Adventures
- Dead in Thay • Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
See Also[]
References[]
- ↑ Rob Heinsoo, Stephen Schubert (May 19, 2009). Monster Manual 2 4th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 80. ISBN 0786995101.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, et al. (November 2016). Volo's Guide to Monsters. Edited by Jeremy Crawford, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 127. ISBN 978-0786966011.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (May 29, 2018). Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. Edited by Kim Mohan, Michele Carter. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 246. ISBN 978-0786966240.
- ↑ James Wyatt (October 2021). Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. Edited by Judy Bauer, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 169. ISBN 978-0-7869-6729-2.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Mike Mearls, et al. (November 2016). Volo's Guide to Monsters. Edited by Jeremy Crawford, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 104–105. ISBN 978-0786966011.
- ↑ Adam Lee, et al. (September 2019). Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus. Edited by Michele Carter, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 140. ISBN 978-0-7869-6687-5.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ed Greenwood, et al (1989). Hall of Heroes. (TSR, Inc), p. 49. ISBN 0-88038-711-4.
- ↑ Rob Heinsoo, Andy Collins, James Wyatt (June 2008). Player's Handbook 4th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 55. ISBN 0-7869-4867-1.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 196. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
- ↑ Adam Lee, et al. (September 2019). Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus. Edited by Michele Carter, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 141. ISBN 978-0-7869-6687-5.
- ↑ Scott Fitzgerald Gray (April 29, 2014). Dead in Thay. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 71.
- ↑ Adam Lee, et al. (September 2019). Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus. Edited by Michele Carter, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 66. ISBN 978-0-7869-6687-5.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Greg Bilsland, Robert J. Schwalb (June 2010). Monster Manual 3 4th edition. Edited by Greg Bilsland, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 172. ISBN 978-0-7869-5490-2.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, et al. (November 2016). Volo's Guide to Monsters. Edited by Jeremy Crawford, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 192. ISBN 978-0786966011.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (May 29, 2018). Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. Edited by Kim Mohan, Michele Carter. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 151, 170, 173, 175, 177, 180. ISBN 978-0786966240.
- ↑ Nigel Findley, et al. (October 1990). Draconomicon. Edited by Mike Breault. (TSR, Inc.), p. 38. ISBN 0-8803-8876-5.
- ↑ Jeremy Crawford, et al. (January 2022). “Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse”. Rules Expansion Gift Set (Wizards of the Coast), p. 7. ISBN 978-0-7869-6743-8.
- ↑ Christopher Perkins (September 2020). Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 137. ISBN 978-0786966981.
- ↑ Christopher Perkins (September 2020). Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 280. ISBN 978-0786966981.
- ↑ Rob Heinsoo, Stephen Schubert (May 19, 2009). Monster Manual 2 4th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 34–35. ISBN 0786995101.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (May 29, 2018). Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. Edited by Kim Mohan, Michele Carter. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 237. ISBN 978-0786966240.
- ↑ Richard Baker (June 2013). Search for the Diamond Staff. Edited by Scott Fitzgerald Gray. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 38.
- ↑ Christopher Perkins (August 2022). “Boo's Astral Menagerie”. In Judy Bauer, Kim Mohan eds. Spelljammer: Adventures in Space (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 50–53. ISBN 978-0-7869-6816-9.
- ↑ Jeremy Crawford, Mike Mearls, Robert J. Schwalb, Adam Lee, Christopher Perkins, Matt Sernett (November 2017). Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 55. ISBN 978-0-7869-6612-7.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd, Erik Mona (May 2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Edited by Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 187. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.
- ↑ Rob Heinsoo, Logan Bonner, Robert J. Schwalb (September 2008). Forgotten Realms Player's Guide. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 50. ISBN 978-0-7869-4929-8.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 60. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 85. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell, Christopher Lindsay (April 2006). Complete Psionic. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 80. ISBN 0-7869-3911-7.
- ↑ Jeremy Crawford, Mike Mearls, Robert J. Schwalb, Adam Lee, Christopher Perkins, Matt Sernett (November 2017). Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 35. ISBN 978-0-7869-6612-7.