I am starting a new campaign that takes place in the Forgotten Realms. It is a nautical adventure and I am using a homebrew race called the Sahuagin. My character will be a Malenti Sahuagin, that resembles a sea elf. He is a Warlock with the subclass of the Fathomless, though I am considering taking one class in Fighter so that he can be more of a melee combatant. He is a pirate of sorts and I am taking that background feature. I am having some difficulty however, finding a suitable patron for my character. I would like a God, Demon, Devil, or Primordial entity that is aquatic based and has tentacles to match the theme of the Fathomless. My character is very greedy and is only interested in treasure, so a deity which is also greedy and obsessed with gold would be good but not necessary as he could have deceived my character. Any ideas? I am not entirely knowledgeable with D&D lore.
I also have some difficulty with my class options, but perhaps that is better for another forum. Obviously, I suffer from the fact that theme and roleplay are more important to me than damage output and optimization. Why choose a Warlock if I want to be a melee fighter, or why wouldn't I choose Hexblade? Well, I like the thematic features present in the Fathomless. Why do I have to be melee? Well, he's a pirate. See, my quandary. Any ideas?
A go-to for Sahuagin is Umberlee, but she's not described as appearing with tentacles: claws and webbed feet, giant, covered in seas stuff like barnacles - that being one of her possible avatars. She's known for cruelty more than greed, but greed does factor in for what the sea takes, the sea keeps. She embodies the doomed voyages across the oceans, with natural fury preferred.
A great old one whose associated with the sea is Cthulhu. His motives aren't certain, but most think he just wants everything to destroy itself or to destroy everything himself if the former's not working out for him. He works by enticing people to action when he dreams. This leads to greedy servants of various kinds from seeking material possessions to power to immortality, none of which is likely to be granted.
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Human. Male. Possibly. Don't be a divider. My characters' backgrounds are written like instruction manuals rather than stories. My opinion and preferences don't mean you're wrong. I am 99.7603% convinced that the digital dice are messing with me. I roll high when nobody's looking and low when anyone else can see.🎲 “It's a bit early to be thinking about an epitaph. No?” will be my epitaph.
Olyhydra is the evil elemental princess of water, but usually takes the form of a giant wave.
Sekolah is the shark god of the sahuagin whose realm (at least in previous editions) lay beneath the frozen seas of Stygia the 5th layer of the 9 hells ruled by the archdevil Levistus. Which could be a logical step in how you came to be under the patronage of the lord the nine hells. Perhaps you displeased Sekolah in some way and he traded your soul to Levistus for a favor. If you really want to focus on the gold hoarding aspect, Levistus could have in turn traded you to Mammon, the archdevil of greed.
I don’t know that any of the Demon Lords really fit into your description of a patron, however Fraz-Urb'luu is a master of deceit and able to appear in any form in order to tempt mortals into their thrall. That being said there are infinite realms of the Abyss, there’s nothing stopping you and you DM from conspiring to create a previously unkown lord that swims through their realm of black, caustic water seeking rents in the fabric between worlds to send out inquisitive tentacles…
Then of course there are krakens. Slarkrethel is a powerful one from Storm Kings Thunder, that could be inspiration for you and your DM brew up a patron that fits all of your tentacly needs.
On a side note if you’re willing to invest in a few more levels of multi class, I can imagine a Glory, Conquest, Vengeance or Open Sea* Paladin, Swarmkeeper Ranger or Swashbuckler Rogue as giving you some melee options and interesting flavor.
Thassa from the Theros setting is nice, if you have the Mythic Odyssey's of Theros book, I'd recommend highly looking into that for a whole list of amazing gods. But nonetheless, is not exactly what you're looking for when it comes down to your Warlock needs.
I am starting a new campaign that takes place in the Forgotten Realms. It is a nautical adventure and I am using a homebrew race called the Sahuagin. My character will be a Malenti Sahuagin, that resembles a sea elf. He is a Warlock with the subclass of the Fathomless, though I am considering taking one class in Fighter so that he can be more of a melee combatant. He is a pirate of sorts and I am taking that background feature. I am having some difficulty however, finding a suitable patron for my character. I would like a God, Demon, Devil, or Primordial entity that is aquatic based and has tentacles to match the theme of the Fathomless. My character is very greedy and is only interested in treasure, so a deity which is also greedy and obsessed with gold would be good but not necessary as he could have deceived my character. Any ideas? I am not entirely knowledgeable with D&D lore.
I also have some difficulty with my class options, but perhaps that is better for another forum. Obviously, I suffer from the fact that theme and roleplay are more important to me than damage output and optimization. Why choose a Warlock if I want to be a melee fighter, or why wouldn't I choose Hexblade? Well, I like the thematic features present in the Fathomless. Why do I have to be melee? Well, he's a pirate. See, my quandary. Any ideas?
An indescribably ancient dragon turtle that has gained the knowledge and power necessary to be a patron might fit very well if you want something a little off the beaten path, and they also have a history of occasionally working with sahuagin:
Mercenary Monsters.A dragon turtle is smart enough to be bribed, and pirates sailing seas patrolled by these creatures quickly learn to offer them treasure in exchange for safe passage. Clever sahuagin sometimes ally with dragon turtles, enticing them with treasure to use their blistering breath weapons in sahuagin raids against ships and coastal settlements.
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Active characters:
Carric Aquissar, elven wannabe artist in his deconstructionist period (Archfey warlock) Lan Kidogo, mapach archaeologist and treasure hunter (Knowledge cleric) Mardan Ferres, elven private investigator obsessed with that one unsolved murder (Assassin rogue) Xhekhetiel, halfling survivor of a Betrayer Gods cult (Runechild sorcerer/fighter)
And Aboleths or Krakens don’t? A regular Aboleth is CR 10 a greater one could be any Cr higher that you want. They go back to the first days when they ruled the oceans and worlds and weren’t overthrown until the coming of true gods. So they have plenty of history and a greater one would make great fathomless warlock patron. Kraken are CR 23 and worked with the gods ( in the Aboleth wars?) before breaking free and going their own way. Again worthy patrons for the fathomless - I suggest you read both entry’s in the monster manual before blowing them off. At present the Aboleth are planning something in the Sea of Fallen Stars in FRs and a kraken is not too pleased with losing control over the king of the Storm giants so both are actually quite active right now.
Oxventurers' DM created Ladsenkaldyr, the Stag God, the Imprisoned God, the Drowned God... sometimes just called Lads. Its avatar has appeared like a Gargantuan rotting stag that rises out of the deep ocean. Its minions seem to be brainwashed but incredibly wealthy. Not tentacles, but a deep ocean spirit.
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Human. Male. Possibly. Don't be a divider. My characters' backgrounds are written like instruction manuals rather than stories. My opinion and preferences don't mean you're wrong. I am 99.7603% convinced that the digital dice are messing with me. I roll high when nobody's looking and low when anyone else can see.🎲 “It's a bit early to be thinking about an epitaph. No?” will be my epitaph.
You want a name and history here you go - from the forgotten realms wiki:
”Aboleths originally came to Toril when the world was young. The ancient obelisk-shaped city of Xxiphuplummeted to the world and settled deep in the earth's crust, below what was later the Sea of Fallen Stars. The oldest known aboleth and possibly the progenitor of the entire species, the Eldest, was an enormous creature that rested atop the city like a throne. The ancient aboleths of Xxiphu formed an organization called the Abolethic Sovereignty. Before 1479 DR, they were roused from a period of hibernation that spanned millennia, and the city of Xxiphu rose above the Sea of Fallen Stars and conquered territory for the Sovereignty.
Thanks. For lack of available aquatic deities with name and history (shocking how that could be confusing) I just made my own.
This is Ubilaz, the Devourer. He is an Old One, that has hibernated beneath the fathomless deep since the dawn of time. He reaches out to mortals in dreams to manipulate them and bend them to His will. He occasionally awakens and consumes entire battalions of sea vessels, before returning to his slumber. He craves treasure, gold and other precious metals to adorn his lair. It is not visible in this depiction but his lower half is tentacles.
That is some pretty epic artwork. I would assume that is one "form" of the god/patron and not the god's natural form.
Before getting this far down in your thread I was thinking of Poseidon, Neptune, Leviathan, Nammu (or Naunet, or Nanet), Yam or the Elven god of the sea Sashelas. I am sure there are plenty of others in different cultures. Leviathan is the one I would favor because it is more immediately affiliated with tragedy and evil. Also, since Leviathan appears as a cross-cultural persona, it more readily calls to mind the significance of a god.
Good luck.
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Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscript catapultas habebunt
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone, there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
- Litany Against Fear, Frank Herbert
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Hello,
I am starting a new campaign that takes place in the Forgotten Realms. It is a nautical adventure and I am using a homebrew race called the Sahuagin. My character will be a Malenti Sahuagin, that resembles a sea elf. He is a Warlock with the subclass of the Fathomless, though I am considering taking one class in Fighter so that he can be more of a melee combatant. He is a pirate of sorts and I am taking that background feature. I am having some difficulty however, finding a suitable patron for my character. I would like a God, Demon, Devil, or Primordial entity that is aquatic based and has tentacles to match the theme of the Fathomless. My character is very greedy and is only interested in treasure, so a deity which is also greedy and obsessed with gold would be good but not necessary as he could have deceived my character. Any ideas? I am not entirely knowledgeable with D&D lore.
I also have some difficulty with my class options, but perhaps that is better for another forum. Obviously, I suffer from the fact that theme and roleplay are more important to me than damage output and optimization. Why choose a Warlock if I want to be a melee fighter, or why wouldn't I choose Hexblade? Well, I like the thematic features present in the Fathomless. Why do I have to be melee? Well, he's a pirate. See, my quandary. Any ideas?
A go-to for Sahuagin is Umberlee, but she's not described as appearing with tentacles: claws and webbed feet, giant, covered in seas stuff like barnacles - that being one of her possible avatars. She's known for cruelty more than greed, but greed does factor in for what the sea takes, the sea keeps. She embodies the doomed voyages across the oceans, with natural fury preferred.
A great old one whose associated with the sea is Cthulhu. His motives aren't certain, but most think he just wants everything to destroy itself or to destroy everything himself if the former's not working out for him. He works by enticing people to action when he dreams. This leads to greedy servants of various kinds from seeking material possessions to power to immortality, none of which is likely to be granted.
Human. Male. Possibly. Don't be a divider.
My characters' backgrounds are written like instruction manuals rather than stories. My opinion and preferences don't mean you're wrong.
I am 99.7603% convinced that the digital dice are messing with me. I roll high when nobody's looking and low when anyone else can see.🎲
“It's a bit early to be thinking about an epitaph. No?” will be my epitaph.
Olyhydra is the evil elemental princess of water, but usually takes the form of a giant wave.
Sekolah is the shark god of the sahuagin whose realm (at least in previous editions) lay beneath the frozen seas of Stygia the 5th layer of the 9 hells ruled by the archdevil Levistus. Which could be a logical step in how you came to be under the patronage of the lord the nine hells. Perhaps you displeased Sekolah in some way and he traded your soul to Levistus for a favor. If you really want to focus on the gold hoarding aspect, Levistus could have in turn traded you to Mammon, the archdevil of greed.
I don’t know that any of the Demon Lords really fit into your description of a patron, however Fraz-Urb'luu is a master of deceit and able to appear in any form in order to tempt mortals into their thrall. That being said there are infinite realms of the Abyss, there’s nothing stopping you and you DM from conspiring to create a previously unkown lord that swims through their realm of black, caustic water seeking rents in the fabric between worlds to send out inquisitive tentacles…
Then of course there are krakens. Slarkrethel is a powerful one from Storm Kings Thunder, that could be inspiration for you and your DM brew up a patron that fits all of your tentacly needs.
On a side note if you’re willing to invest in a few more levels of multi class, I can imagine a Glory, Conquest, Vengeance or Open Sea* Paladin, Swarmkeeper Ranger or Swashbuckler Rogue as giving you some melee options and interesting flavor.
Thassa from the Theros setting is nice, if you have the Mythic Odyssey's of Theros book, I'd recommend highly looking into that for a whole list of amazing gods. But nonetheless, is not exactly what you're looking for when it comes down to your Warlock needs.
An indescribably ancient dragon turtle that has gained the knowledge and power necessary to be a patron might fit very well if you want something a little off the beaten path, and they also have a history of occasionally working with sahuagin:
Active characters:
Carric Aquissar, elven wannabe artist in his deconstructionist period (Archfey warlock)
Lan Kidogo, mapach archaeologist and treasure hunter (Knowledge cleric)
Mardan Ferres, elven private investigator obsessed with that one unsolved murder (Assassin rogue)
Xhekhetiel, halfling survivor of a Betrayer Gods cult (Runechild sorcerer/fighter)
Not tentacles exactly, but I made a greedy, hungry patron for my warlock which is an ancient giant anglerfish. Anglerfish are super creepy.
Have you considered a truly ancient greater Aboleth? That should suit your needs quit well. That or a kraken similar to the one in storm kings.
Wisea$$ DM and Player since 1979.
I was looking for a name, something with a history.
And Aboleths or Krakens don’t? A regular Aboleth is CR 10 a greater one could be any Cr higher that you want. They go back to the first days when they ruled the oceans and worlds and weren’t overthrown until the coming of true gods. So they have plenty of history and a greater one would make great fathomless warlock patron. Kraken are CR 23 and worked with the gods ( in the Aboleth wars?) before breaking free and going their own way. Again worthy patrons for the fathomless - I suggest you read both entry’s in the monster manual before blowing them off. At present the Aboleth are planning something in the Sea of Fallen Stars in FRs and a kraken is not too pleased with losing control over the king of the Storm giants so both are actually quite active right now.
Wisea$$ DM and Player since 1979.
Oxventurers' DM created Ladsenkaldyr, the Stag God, the Imprisoned God, the Drowned God... sometimes just called Lads. Its avatar has appeared like a Gargantuan rotting stag that rises out of the deep ocean. Its minions seem to be brainwashed but incredibly wealthy. Not tentacles, but a deep ocean spirit.
Human. Male. Possibly. Don't be a divider.
My characters' backgrounds are written like instruction manuals rather than stories. My opinion and preferences don't mean you're wrong.
I am 99.7603% convinced that the digital dice are messing with me. I roll high when nobody's looking and low when anyone else can see.🎲
“It's a bit early to be thinking about an epitaph. No?” will be my epitaph.
Oh, well mine is called Thaumatichth, which means miracle fish, but I mostly picked it because it sounds badass.
Someone already suggested a dragon turtle, and although it's not tentacly like you asked for, a named one is Zaratan.
You want a name and history here you go - from the forgotten realms wiki:
”Aboleths originally came to Toril when the world was young. The ancient obelisk-shaped city of Xxiphuplummeted to the world and settled deep in the earth's crust, below what was later the Sea of Fallen Stars. The oldest known aboleth and possibly the progenitor of the entire species, the Eldest, was an enormous creature that rested atop the city like a throne. The ancient aboleths of Xxiphu formed an organization called the Abolethic Sovereignty. Before 1479 DR, they were roused from a period of hibernation that spanned millennia, and the city of Xxiphu rose above the Sea of Fallen Stars and conquered territory for the Sovereignty.
Wisea$$ DM and Player since 1979.
Thanks. For lack of available aquatic deities with name and history (shocking how that could be confusing) I just made my own.
This is Ubilaz, the Devourer. He is an Old One, that has hibernated beneath the fathomless deep since the dawn of time. He reaches out to mortals in dreams to manipulate them and bend them to His will. He occasionally awakens and consumes entire battalions of sea vessels, before returning to his slumber. He craves treasure, gold and other precious metals to adorn his lair. It is not visible in this depiction but his lower half is tentacles.
That is some pretty epic artwork. I would assume that is one "form" of the god/patron and not the god's natural form.
Before getting this far down in your thread I was thinking of Poseidon, Neptune, Leviathan, Nammu (or Naunet, or Nanet), Yam or the Elven god of the sea Sashelas. I am sure there are plenty of others in different cultures. Leviathan is the one I would favor because it is more immediately affiliated with tragedy and evil. Also, since Leviathan appears as a cross-cultural persona, it more readily calls to mind the significance of a god.
Good luck.
Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscript catapultas habebunt
A Cthulhu-type creature is always nice for a Fathomless warlock, and goes with the tentacle theme quite nicely. Good choice.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone, there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
- Litany Against Fear, Frank Herbert