Tiamat (TEE-a-mat) is one of the primordial dragons who (along with Bahamut) is said to have created the First World. Since the destruction of the First World, she has made her home in the Nine Hells (see chapter 6), where she is served by devils and enjoys the worship of mortals across the multiverse. In the Dragonlance setting, where she is known as Takhisis (ta-KEE-sis), she is the…

The first of Nine Hells, Avernus, is an eternal battlefield in the Blood War By Asmodeus’s orders, no planar portals connect directly to the lower layers of the Nine Hells. The first layer, Avernus, is the arrival point for visitors, a rocky wasteland with rivers of blood and clouds of biting flies. Fiery comets occasionally fall from the darkened sky and carve out fuming impact craters. Empty…

The plots of the Cult of the Dragon are secret, but its existence isn’t. Most folk in Faerûn have heard of the cult but know only that its members revere evil dragons. The cult recruits new members in major cities, where many cultists engage in legitimate business or are assigned to ordinary academic research. Only a few serve as thieves, assassins, and spies. At its outset, the Cult of the…

Evil chromatic dragons dwell in the wilds of Eastern Oerik. For years, adventurers have kept these evil dragons at bay, sometimes with the help of benevolent metallic dragons. Lately, the chromatic dragons have grown restless, their dreams invaded by the whispers of Tiamat, who is trapped in the Nine Hells. The five-headed queen of dragons believes her escape is nigh, and from the depths of her…

Corrupted Force of Evil An immortal mage and Fiend with an implacable hatred for Tiamat, Venger seeks to rule nations by amassing sycophants and long-lost magical artifacts. Though his bat-like wings allow him to fly, Venger prefers to ride on his trusted flying steed, a Nightmare that lurks on the Ethereal Plane until it’s needed. Venger sends his adviser, Shadow Demon (Shadow Demon), to…

One of Gith’s last deeds was to forge an alliance between the githyanki and the dragon god Tiamat. Ever since, the Dragon Queen’s red dragon consort, Ephelomon, and his kind have been allies of the githyanki. Githyanki dracomancers uphold this pact and cultivate magic talents that complement the might of red dragons.

Even Eberron herself couldn't defeat Khyber, and the day is coming when she'll break her chains, shattering the world that you know, revealing the one that was always meant to be. Khyber's Daughter gathers her armies, and soon their wings will blot out the sun. The Daughter of Khyber embodies the fear of dragons. She manipulates the hearts and minds of dragons, turning them to darkness and…

Venger (VEN-jur) was once both human and good-hearted, but some fiendish force transformed him into a winged, one-horned villain. His schemes have spanned centuries and worlds, as he seeks to seize ever-increasing magical power. He has a particular loathing for Tiamat and longs to overthrow her. He is often seen astride a flying black steed, his shadowy adviser in tow.

Cleric Subclass: Channel the Might of Dragon Gods While dragons are the foremost worshipers of the Dragon Domain, the draconic deities accept the worship of any who crave wealth or power. Clerics of the Dragon Domain, often considered cultists, can channel the power and aspect of dragons, unleashing fearsome elemental magic and manifesting the awe-inspiring presence of an ancient wyrm. The…

Assuming the characters head back into the Welkwood, just skip ahead to the ravine and have the characters make a DC 12 group Wisdom (Survival) check. On a success, they find a pool of acrid, acidic water. On a failure, they still find the pool, but in the worst way: the character with the lowest check total accidentally steps in the pool and takes 2 Acid damage. Nearby, they find a sheer…

In the Dragonlance setting, Bahamut —who is known there as Paladine—dwelled among mortals in human guise for a time, aiding the forces of good against Takhisis (see Tiamat). He appeared as a bumbling old mage named Fizban (FIZZ-ban) the Fabulous.

Lady Doom, the Maiden of Misfortune Beshaba is a god of misfortune, the counterpoint to her benevolent sister, Tymora, and as frequently acknowledged in daily life. Lady Doom is a cruel and capricious god who must be placated to avoid attracting her ruinous attention and interest. The ancient empire of Netheril revered a single god of luck, Tyche, whose influence extended over both good luck and…

Using this fragment of the Prophecy as an example, how might you as the Dungeon Master incorporate it into an Eberron campaign? Start at the end. Assume the last line refers to the characters in your campaign bringing about the fall of one of your campaign’s major antagonists. If you’re using one of the campaign models in this book, the dragon’s fall might refer to one of these antagonists: Sharn…

The adventure consists of these encounters. Saffron Slayers. The people of Ormpur know the location of Khran’s lair, east across the Shaar in the Dun Hills. But the dragon has countless well-paid eyes and ears in the city, so the party’s fame and purpose quickly spread. Elite forces of a gang in Khran’s employ—a Bandit Crime Lord, a Spy Master, and two Assassins —ambush the characters and urge…

Lady Luck, Our Smiling Lady Tymora is a bright-faced god of fortune, the patron deity of game players and gamblers. Our Smiling Lady loves those who gamble with skill and daring. She watches over all who take risks to better their fortunes. Tymora takes the form of a tall, graceful young woman with flowing platinum-blond or silver hair. She might send a faerie dragon as an emissary. Tymora is…

The emergence of the Brimstone Behemoth means armageddon for whatever realm it erupts into. A Fiend as old as time itself, it is made of hellfire, brimstone, and dying worlds. It has a malevolent will that seeks only to bring about mass extinction and apocalypse. The only hope for many civilizations has been through the regular willing sacrifice of citizens to slow or delay the inevitable doom to…

Spawned beyond the borders of the multiverse in realities where time and life have little worth, Cthulhu is a servant of elder evils and a harbinger of their inevitable ruin. For untold eons, Cthulhu’s will influenced receptive minds across the multiverse, reaching out in dreams and using them to open gateways to the Far Realm. Through such portals, Cthulhu visited the Material Plane, corrupted…

“Iä! Iä! Shub-Niggurath! The Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young!” —H.P. Lovecraft, The Whisperer in Darkness Shub-Niggurath is a primordial Mythos entity who represents burgeoning life unburdened by the demands of ethics, laws, or society. Her worshippers exist in isolated enclaves, largely consisting of families, isolated villagers, or exiles who renounce the trappings of civilization…

Legends say the first lamia was an ambitious ruler who made a sinister bargain with the demon lord Graz’zt for everlasting majesty. As a consequence, the ruler was transformed into a lamia, a monster with the body of a lion and an accursed touch. Lamias either are descendants of that first lamia or have made similar deals. They often dwell near ruins, seeking mysterious magic they can use to gain…

Ninurta is a caring, nurturing god who tries to appeal to the better nature of the characters. She promises to help the characters preserve life.

Neutral male (he/him) Revenant Nur-Shamash is perhaps the best-looking walking corpse in Oerik. His jet-black hair cascades down to the small of his slender back, a stark contrast to the bone-white complexion of his long face. Dark eyes, keen and glittering, look out from beneath thick but meticulously maintained eyebrows, and his goatee looks sharp enough to cut glass. He wears fine clothes in…

Some kobolds are born with wings. Called urds by others of their kind, these kobolds are thought to be blessed by a dragon or Tiamat, the Dragon Queen. Despite their favored status, winged kobolds are as cowardly as their brethren and use their flight mostly to keep out of reach of their foes.

“Mm-nya-ma-wah-mm-too-ka” (beast of the Mtuka river drainage) Among our travels we had seen myriad behaviours of various dinosaurs, includin’ complex matin’ rituals. None were so excitin’ as these huge sauropods. They pranced around each other with uncharacteristic grace in a wonderful’ ballet that had no doubt been practiced hundreds of times. When we encounter such a thin’, we stay to watch but…

The murals in the antechamber show the seven Zussra gods interacting with the people in their day-to-day lives in the lands around the Nyr Dyv centuries ago. Broadly, each god’s portfolio is represented clearly, so the murals confirm the domain of each if the characters didn’t know it before. There is additional information that can be gleaned related to each god from the murals. A character can…

The fiendish villain Venger uses a Crystal Ball to scry on his nemesis, Tiamat Building on the basics laid out in chapter 1, this chapter goes into more depth on running a D&D; game as Dungeon Master.

Corrupted Force of Evil An immortal mage and Fiend with an implacable hatred for Tiamat, Venger seeks to rule nations by amassing sycophants and long-lost magical artifacts. Though his bat-like wings allow him to fly, Venger prefers to ride on his trusted flying steed, a Nightmare that lurks on the Ethereal Plane until it’s needed. Venger sends his adviser, Shadow Demon (Shadow Demon), to…

Earth. Fire. Ice. Air. These are the primordial elements that roiled and thundered at the beginning of time. The first living thing sparked into existence amongst this primal chaos, and the elements were all it consumed to survive. It shattered rocks with its teeth, gulped lava down its gullet, and devoured storms of wind and hail. The creature grew and grew, until its size encircled all that…