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 (November 2017). Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Edited by Kim Mohan, et al. (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 (November 2017). Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Edited by Kim Mohan, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 35. ISBN 978-0-7869-6612-7.