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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Divine Agents Not every acolyte or officiant at a temple or shrine is a cleric. Some priests are called to a simple life of temple service, carrying out their godsâ will through prayer and sacrifice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Divine Agents Not every acolyte or officiant at a temple or shrine is a cleric. Some priests are called to a simple life of temple service, carrying out their godsâ will through prayer and sacrifice
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Aasimar bear within their souls the light of the heavens. They are descended from humans with a touch of the power of Mount Celestia, the divine realm of many lawful good deities. Aasimar are
aasimar are typically content to turn away from the world, but a few become agents of evil. In their minds, their exposure to celestial powers amounted to little more than brainwashing.
Evil aasimar make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
kingship over everything: Nyx, the mortal world, and the Underworld. He might begin, through his agents, by enacting laws that make participation in Heliodâs rites mandatory for the citizens of a polis
themselves the targets of Heliodâs agents, marked as a threat to order and stability in the poleis. Such a campaign might end with the characters appeasing Heliod in some way, convincing the other gods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
manifest physically in Eberron, but they have other options. They can possess willing humanoids, creating agents known as the Inspired (see chapter 6). They can also manipulate the dreams of mortals. The
Dreaming Dark can trick a priest by sending dreams that appear to be divine visions, or inspire a soldier to rebel against their lord. The greatest weapon of the Dreaming Dark is its ability to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
ventures into the darkness to retrieve the soul of her lost love. Calling on their divine parentage, a group of demigods undertake twelve labors to win the godsâ blessings for other mortals. A mythic-fantasy
campaign draws on the themes and stories of ancient myth and legend, from Gilgamesh to CĂș Chulainn. Adventurers attempt mighty feats of legend, aided or hindered by the gods or their agents â and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Gods and Devotion The central conflict in Theros is among gods, striving against each other over the devotion of mortals. Mortal devotion equates to divine power: when people fervently pray to a god
, when they piously observe the godâs rites and sacrifices, and when they devoutly trust in the godâs divine might, the god becomes more powerful. The competition for mortal devotion isnât necessarily
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Oracle You possess a precious gift coveted not just by mortals but by the gods themselves: the gift of clear communication between the mortal and divine realms. As an oracle, you can perceive the
determine what unwanted revelations you receive. The gods seek mortal oracles to act as their agents. As a result, most oracles devote themselves to the service of a single god and learn to ignore the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
) to blunt Iroasâs anger, or even battle Iroas with the support of other gods. Iroasâs Divine Schemes Iroas isnât much of a schemer. His view of the world is through the crystal-clear lens of battle
Iroasâs Divine Schemes table suggests a few plots the god might involve himself in. Iroasâs Divine Schemes d4 Scheme
1 Iroas inspires a brave Akroan general to travel forth with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
thwart his insights or their defense of the status quo and sends his agents to enlighten them. The campaign might end with the adventurers unraveling a troublesome prophecy, proving themselves of
sufficient wisdom to merit respect, or when they convince the other gods (especially Klothys) to intervene and check Keranosâs wrath. Keranosâs Divine Schemes Keranos doesnât interact much with the rest of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
for another to take up his labors. Candidates could include titans or gods, but a selfless mortal might also sacrifice themselves to become the new Athreos. Athreosâs Divine Schemes If Athreos were to
have desires beyond his responsibilities to the dead, he would likely keep them secret and act with slow, nearly invisible, deliberateness. The Athreosâs Divine Schemes table suggests just a few of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Chapter 2: Prelude to War For 1st-level Characters
Before arriving in Vogler, the characters encounter strange magic, a divine vision, or something worse.
Chapter 3: When Home Burns For 2nd- to
, the characters face off against the Dragon Army.
Chapter 5: The Northern Wastes For 6th- to 7th-level Characters
The characters follow agents of the Dragon Army into a deadly wasteland in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the agents sent to stop you.
5 Investigate rumors of an unearthed divine relic and decide whether itâs safe to be in the mortal realm.
6 End a conflict between the followers of two other
, reveal a vital secret, or end a destructive conflict. When the other gods send their champions to circumvent divine agreements, Kruphix often calls upon his champions to set things right. The Kruphixâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
him, or as divine agents sent to aid his faithful. As the campaign begins, the characters might be summoned by an oracle and told of a dire prophecy threatening the polis. Next, they manage to avert
prophecy, or bringing vengeance down on the storm godâs enemies. He uses his champions as agents of change to bring about a great epiphany, as instruments of vengeance against those he feels have wronged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sometimes sends agents to retrieve those he has particular interest in. Erebosâs Goals Erebos wants above all to maintain his position of absolute authority over the realm of the dead. He lashes out at
realm on occasion. When the other gods displease him, he sends mortal agents or Nyxborn monsters to kill the worshipers of the offending gods and spread despair. Many of Erebosâs schemes target those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Secrets of Immortality Any who would speak with the White Jade Emperor must
petition for an audience at the Hall of Divine Wisdom This adventure embroils characters in a conspiracy involving the
in the political vacuum. In response, Wei has set her considerable network of agents to covertly work toward two goals: Preserving the Emperor. Assuring the emperorâs continued rule is the easiest way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
serving as divine agents in the world or being compelled to action by immortal schemes. Still others were born with divine gazes set upon them, whether due to their remarkable abilities or the
circumstances of their birth. Through their lives, champions experience the blessings and curses of their divine relationships. Some might brandish incredible powers granted to them by the gods. Others, however
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Deva Devas are angels that act as divine messengers or agents to the Material Plane, the Shadowfell, and the Feywild and that can assume a form appropriate to the realm they are sent to. Legend tells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
Religious Institutions Those who serve as priests of a god arenât necessarily clerics. Indeed, the power invested in clerics and other divine spellcasters by the gods is given out only rarely (see
âDivine Magicâ below). The work of a priest is to serve oneâs deity and that deityâs faithful, a task that doesnât necessarily require the use of magic. The kind of person attracted to a deityâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortuneâs Wheel
arrest those who resist. Should the characters come into conflict with the modron guards, Aristimus interrupts and orders the modrons to stand down after 1 round (proceed with âAgents of Order
(proceed with âAgents of Orderâ). Agents of Order Aristimus (lawful neutral githzerai futurist; see Morteâs Planar Parade) is the captain of Automataâs guards and a member of the townâs ruling body, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Divine Ordeals Life as a champion of a god offers abundant opportunities to escape lifeâs tedium, but a mortal who wants to truly take control of fate can request an ordeal from one of the gods. An
triumph is appropriate to the scale of the challenge. Journey into Nyx The first stage of a divine ordeal is entering Nyx. Callaphe the mariner is said to have sailed her ship over the waterfall at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
inevitable effects of aging or the petrification of her medusa childrenâs victims. Pharikaâs Goals To Pharika, Theros is an ongoing experiment and mortals are her agents in carrying it out. Rather than
findings in novel ways. She is willing to do anything to perpetuate experimentation and discovery, even at the cost of turning her less devout followers into specimens. Divine Relationships Despite her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Claw. In desperation, the defenders called upon the Traveler for divine aid that seemingly saved the fort. But in the end, the godâs fickle whim saw Syrgaul and his crew transformed, and ultimately
Karameikos saw a need to establish an outpost on an island near Rugalov. As tensions faded and concern waned, Duke von Hendricks of the Black Eagle Barony saw an opportunity, and dispatched agents of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
threaten his masterâs position, he is content to remain at the right hand of the throne, at least for the time being. Devils bargain with mortals to upend the divine order. They stake claims on souls that
made. His court is constantly alert for agents from Dis, since it greatly pains Dispater that Mephistopheles might come across a scrap of information that he doesnât possess. A number of renowned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
, from Gilgamesh to CĂș Chulainn. Adventurers attempt mighty feats of legend, aided or hindered by the gods or their agentsâand the characters might have divine ancestry themselves. The monsters and
villains they face might have a similar origin. The chimera in the dungeon isnât just a random beast but the product of a divine curse. Mythic Fantasy Conflicts. Conflicts like these highlight the themes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
considerable hereditary wealth). In exchange, they promise to protect their citizens from threats such as orc marauders, hobgoblin armies, and roving human bandits. Nobles appoint officers as their agents in
. The satraps are bureaucrats and military officers, or unusual characters or monsters. The cities of Highport and Suderham in the Greyhawk campaign setting are satrapies controlled by agents of a vicious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Meeting the Secretary Two guards meet the characters at the entrance to the Hall of Divine Wisdom and escort them to an elegant meeting room: The walls of this room are paneled with delicate
project image when dealing with her agents. Personality Trait. âOthers need to know only whatâs necessary to accomplish my goals.â Ideal. âPeace, efficiency, and the smooth running of the imperial machine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
divine squabbles. Kruphixâs Favor Kruphixâs champions are less his agents than his charges, and he is loath to release them. Even those who leave his service often find themselves unwittingly aiding his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
), they have always had a part to play in the worldâs divine drama. Greyhawk Myths concerning the creation of Oerth (home to the Greyhawk setting) are few and often contradictory. Still, a number of
agents as she strives to dominate the world, while metallic dragons have helped the peoples of Krynn to foil her schemes. Meanwhile, Paladine, in the guise of a doddering old wizard named Fizban
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
existing enchanted items and might be willing to buy or trade adventurersâ spoils. 4 Moneychangers. These merchants deal in all forms of currency, acting as bankers, loan agents, and crucial contacts for
vengeance, they provide divine inspiration and guidance to you and to the guild. Somehow your group and the guild inspire their hope for ascension. Guild Representatives As a guild member, you might be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
searching tirelessly for a long-lost path to divine ascendancy. In the meantime, its stretches its tentacles across Faerûn, laying low powers that might one day threaten it. Worship of Slarkrethel began
lost souls to its organization with the promise of a better life. Its agents are evil and grasping. When they are not gathering information for the kraken, they lurk in the shadows and indulge in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
a demigod. After he ascended to godhood, Raxivort forged a realm called the Black Sewers, within Pandesmos, the topmost layer of Pandemonium. He enjoyed his divine ascension only briefly, though
, before Grazâzt unleashed his vengeance. The demon prince had no need to regain the Infinity Spindle, since he already possessed power greater than what it could grant. Instead, he dispatched agents far
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
Elturgard diminish. But it was a miracle that brought about the nation of Elturgard, and perhaps that divine provenance will preserve it. It began, as all the great stories do, in darkness. Half a
Hellriders. The post of High Observer is no longer occupied by a paladin, but by a priest of Torm named Thavius Kreeg, and this to me seems fitting. Paladins should be out in the world, using their divine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
of their individual deities. All types rightly fear Maglubiyetâs wrath, but each carries out the Mighty Oneâs divine will differently. Goblins typically flee from obvious threats, and hobgoblins often
, but when they encounter other types of goblinoids (or seek them out), it is viewed by all as a divine sign â Maglubiyet has called them together to do his bidding on a grand scale. NO OTHER GOD SHALL
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
struggles against the savage forces of chaos, and life attempts to persevere against the agents of death and strife, sometimes in places where even the gods themselves have not been exempt from
had been touched by the gods and granted strange powers. Some of these so-called Chosen were at the root of the conflicts that grip the land. Some seemed driven by divine purpose, while others claimed