{"name":"Cultist","challenge_rating":"1\/8","xp":"25","types":"Humanoid","pb":"+2","size":"Medium","sizer":"NONE","languages":"Common","alignment":"Neutral","description":"Cultists devote themselves to their faith\u2019s leaders and otherworldly masters. While this zeal grants cultists no magical powers, it gives them remarkable resolve in the face of threats. Cultists perform much of a cult\u2019s mundane work, which might include evangelism, criminal acts, or serving as sacrifices.\r\n[hr]\r\n[h2]Cultists[\/h2]\r\nCultists use magic and extreme measures to spread radical beliefs. Some privately pursue esoteric secrets, while others form shadowy cabals seeking to bring about terrifying ends. Cultists often follow obscure mystical traditions or obsess over interpretations of ancient prophecies. They might worship supernatural patrons\u2014deities, otherworldly creatures, manipulative alien minds, or stranger forces. Roll on or choose a result from the Cultist Agendas table to inspire what a cultist seeks to achieve.\r\n[h3]Cultist Agendas[\/h3]\r\n[table][tr][td]1d6[\/td]\r\n[td]The Cultist Strives To \u2026[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]1[\/td]\r\n[td]Bring about the end of a dominant order, an age, or the world.[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]2[\/td]\r\n[td]Burn away the comfortable lies of reality, revealing forgotten or terrible truths.[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]3[\/td]\r\n[td]Expand their faith though mind control or supernatural coercion.[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]4[\/td]\r\n[td]Make global changes, like sinking the land or awakening volcanoes.[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]5[\/td]\r\n[td]Remake life on a mass scale, altering other creatures\u2019 bodies or spiritual beings.[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]6[\/td]\r\n[td]Summon their deity or its herald, weapon, or realm into their world.[\/td]\r\n[\/tr][\/table]\r\n[h2]Occult Symbols[\/h2]\r\nCults often identify with symbols that exemplify their beliefs. Such symbols might mark objects important to the cult, as well as the dress and bodies of cultists themselves. These symbols might be broadly understandable, or they might have meaning only to cultists. Roll twice on or choose results from the Cult Symbols table to inspire a cult\u2019s icons.\r\n[h3]Cult Symbols[\/h3]\r\n[table][tr][th]d10[\/th][th][left]Depicted As...[\/left][\/th][th][left]The Symbol Is...[\/left][\/th][\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]1[\/td]\r\n[td]An alchemical sign[\/td]\r\n[td]A calendar or map[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]2[\/td]\r\n[td]An animal[\/td]\r\n[td]A crest or as heraldry[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]3[\/td]\r\n[td]A celestial body[\/td]\r\n[td]An elaborate diagram[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]4[\/td]\r\n[td]A deity's icon[\/td]\r\n[td]A metaphorical image[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]5[\/td]\r\n[td]An element[\/td]\r\n[td]A mystical being[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]6[\/td]\r\n[td]An eye[\/td]\r\n[td]Part of an equation[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]7[\/td]\r\n[td]A geometric shape[\/td]\r\n[td]A repeating pattern[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]8[\/td]\r\n[td]A letter or number[\/td]\r\n[td]A series of scratches[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]9[\/td]\r\n[td]Part of a monster[\/td]\r\n[td]A simple pictogram[\/td]\r\n[\/tr]\r\n[tr][td]10[\/td]\r\n[td]A skull[\/td]\r\n[td]A weapon or tool[\/td]\r\n[\/tr][\/table]","suggested_environments":"","armor_class":"12","hit_points":"9","strength":"11","dexterity":"12","constitution":"10","intelligence":"10","wisdom":"11","charisma":"10","base_movement_units":"","base_movement_in_ft":"30","fly_movement_in_ft":"","burrow_movement_in_ft":"","swim_movement_in_ft":"","climb_movement_in_ft":"","senses":"Passive Perception 10","skills":"Deception +2, Religion +2","saving_throws":"","damage_vulnerabilities":"","damage_resistances":"","damage_immunities":"","condition_immunities":"","spellcasting":"","cast_at_will":"","cast_one_per_day":"","cast_twice_per_day":"","cast_thrice_per_day":"","special_abilities":"","actions":"[b]Ritual Sickle[\/b]. [i]Melee Attack Roll[\/i]: +3, reach 5 ft. [i]Hit[\/i]: 3 (1d4 + 1) Slashing damage plus 1 Necrotic damage.","bonus_actions":"","reactions":"","legendary_actions":"","lair_description":"","lair_actions":"","regional_effects":"","motivation":"","tactics":"","image_gallery_id":"6698130","source":"Monster Manual (p.84)","tags":"","isShared":"on","templateId":"2991","blockId":"1557896","world":"f23bfee1-fef1-458a-9e5d-7b8dc747c3db","folder":"31402"}