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Storm King's Thunder
powerful, frost-coated golden ring that can freeze the oceans and blanket the world in mountains of snow. Small folk know this artifact by another name: the Ring of Winter. The ring, which grants
immortality to its wearer, was last seen in the possession of a human adventurer (and former Harper) named Artus Cimber. Guided by magical runes of tracking, Storvald plans to find the ring and bring about the
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
","rollType":"heal","rollAction":"Radiant Breath"} hit points each.Often called platinum knights, dragonborn champions of Bahamut might belong to an order that exists to protect the world from evilâand
especially from evil dragons. A champion of Bahamut has a distinctive pair of platinum wings and a breath weapon suffused with radiant energy.
Dragonborn Champions
The connection between dragonborn
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
would be exterminated to the last member, and the Mark of Death would be eliminated from the world.
The line of Vol had long been rivals of the Undying Court, and many whisper even today that the
received a vision affirming that the bloodline of Vol was no more. To the world, the last survivor of that bloodline is known as Lady Illmarrow. But in truth, she is Erandis Vol, heir to the Mark of
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the god Keranos sought to test Nyleaâs favorite champion, Renata of Setessa, by creating a beast so deadly that even she would balk at trying to hunt it. When Renata slayed this lion-ram-dragon
couldnât best.
Chimeras typically roam the deep wilds of the world, constantly seeking a lair that would perfectly suit one of its heads, but then finding it unsatisfying to two-thirds of its
Human
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reckonings of most worlds, humans are the youngest of the common races, late to arrive on the world scene and short-lived in comparison to dwarves, elves, and dragons. Perhaps it is because of their
, humans champion causes rather than territories or groups.
Human Names and Ethnicities
Having so much more variety than other cultures, humans as a whole have no typical names. Some human parents
Aasimar
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
Aasimar are placed in the world to serve as guardians of law and good. Their patrons expect them to strike at evil, lead by example, and further the cause of justice.
From an early age, an aasimar
celestial agent of the gods as a guide. This entity is typically a deva, an angel who acts as a messenger to the mortal world.
Hidden Wanderers
While aasimar are strident foes of evil, they typically
Satyr
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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Satyrs have a well-earned reputation for their good spirits, gregarious personalities, and love of revels. Most satyrs are driven by simple desires, to see the world and to sample its every pleasure
discourse. Satyrs feel that life is to be lived and experienced with all the senses. Satyrs see the world and everything in it as a book of delights, and they want to explore every page. See chapter 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, Karametra, Nylea, and other gods unite to protect the world from this threat. Friendly Cooperation. If Thassaâs champion helps Heliodâs champion today, perhaps Heliodâs champion will help Thassaâs
, and blessings the god might bestow. Serving Two or More Masters Often, each of the characters in an adventuring party is the champion of a different godâor no god at all. What brings the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
encounter with this champion. All of a sudden, everything around me went painfully silent. The ringing of blades, the rustle of clothing, the hum of magicâall gone. It was like I was stuck, observing the world through a frosted pane of glass.
Grim Champion of Desolation Jyn Corvis, a former adventurer, might have been the first person to draw the Skull card from a Deck of Many Things and be slain by the avatar of death. Even Jyn doesnât
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
ceiling by iron chains is a 20-foot-long iron horn with etched Dwarvish runes coiling around it.
The giant horn weighs 2 tons. It dangles 20 feet above the floor on three thick, 5-foot-long iron chains
the horn. A character who understands Dwarvish can translate the hornâs runes, not all of which are visible from the floor. The runes visible from the floor read, âIf you blind us.â A character must fly
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Fighter Fighters are common in almost every guild, with Dimir as the notable exception. In a world where constant tension among the guilds often blooms into physical violence, fighters are the core
of most guildsâ defenses. Fighter Subclass Guild Arcane Archer* Selesnya Battle Master Azorius, Boros, Orzhov, Selesnya Cavalier* Azorius, Boros Champion Azorius, Boros, Golgari, Gruul, Orzhov
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Favor Heliod seeks out champions in the mortal world because he believes that a great champion reflects well on him. The ruler of the gods, as he imagines himself, should have champions who represent
the best of mortals. That said, the reason for his initial interest in a champion isnât always obvious. What made the sun god turn his attention to you? What sets you apart from the masses of people
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes. This is the castleâs steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of Esclarotta
, who is bound to the fortress by powerful magic that cannot be dispelled. Touching one of the glowing runes issues a specific command to Esclarottaâs spirit. A character who understands Dwarvish or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes.
This is the castleâs steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of
Esclarotta, who is bound to the fortress by powerful magic that cannot be dispelled. Touching one of the glowing runes issues a specific command to Esclarottaâs spirit. A character who understands Dwarvish or
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
a wide-ranging impact on the pantheon and the mortal world. The Heliodâs Divine Schemes table offers examples of how the god might have a mythic impact on the mortal world, embroiling the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Breaking the Archetypes To the uninitiated, fighters are the simpletons of the adventuring world, flailing away with their weapons while taking repeated blows to the head. But those folk know
precious little about the specialties and subtleties of this class. Many flavors of fighter exist in the world, and all can fit into an Acquisitions Incorporated franchise in their own way. Arcane Archer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, and criminals? What made him think you would be a good champion? The Phenaxâs Favor table offers a handful of suggestions. Phenaxâs Favor d6 Circumstance
1 You were born at midnight under
the new moon.
2 One of your parents is a champion of Phenax.
3 You pulled off a daring theft or escaped from confinement at a young age.
4 You have proven yourself a capable liar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dimensional Seal A dimensional seal is a massive stone slab covered with a complex pattern of runes and sigils. The seal projects an invisible field in a 2-mile radius. This field blocks all forms of
from becoming coterminous with Eberron. If enough of these seals are destroyed, there could be dire consequences for the world.
Aarakocra
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Sequestered in high mountains atop tall trees, the aarakocra, sometimes called birdfolk, evoke fear and wonder. Many aarakocra arenât even native to the Material Plane. They hail from a world
beyond â from the boundless vistas of the Elemental Plane of Air.
They are immigrants, refugees, scouts, and explorers, their outposts functioning as footholds in a world both strange and alien
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a ship called The Monsoon. She was the first mortal to decipher the secret patterns of the winds (provoking Thassaâs ire), and she sailed over the edge of the world and into Nyx to claim her place
champion of Heliod who is never named but simply called âthe Champion.â A closer read, though, reveals that the tales take place over the span of centuries and the identity of the Champion changes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Elemental Fire Encounters tables (see chapter 3) into the surrounding area. Unless the runes are repaired, the star threatens to consume the regionâor perhaps the whole world. Forging a Throne A dwarf smith
Star Forge Adventures Here are sample adventure hooks to bring characters to the Star Forge or to give them missions to pursue there. A Star Is Reborn Thieves damaged the Giant runes stabilizing the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
mourned her lover, Pero. She entered the Winter Nexus, a cave on the edge of Setessa that leads to the Underworld, and played a love song to lure Peroâs soul back to the mortal world. When Erebos saw this
. Daxos of Meletis was a powerful oracle who heard the voices of all the gods. Daxos tragically died at the hands of his lover, the champion of Heliod, Elspeth, through the duplicity of the satyr
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dimensional Seal A dimensional seal is a massive stone slab covered with a complex pattern of runes and sigils. The seal projects an invisible field in a 2-mile radius. This field blocks all forms of
from becoming coterminous with Eberron. If enough of these seals are destroyed, there could be dire consequences for the world.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Favor Karametra grants her favor to champions in the mortal world who advance the cause of civilization and community. She nurtures the power and influence of those who provide food and care to others
nonnegotiable. She lavishes fortune and prosperity on those who serve her, but she will not be ignored. It is rare for her to abandon a champion, but neither will she allow a champion to abandon their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
The Giant Lords Convinced that King Hekaton is dead or otherwise out of the picture, five giant lords have struck out into the world to reshape the ordning through their deeds, each hoping to be
she becomes the largest giant in the world, Guh believes the gods will reward her and elevate hill giants to the top of the ordning. Guh has spent the past four months gorging herself, while nearby
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
discipline to improve the body. The next step brings light into the world, using courage and compassion to banish the darkness in the people around you. Mediate disputes. Extinguish hatred by guiding
. The Path of Light teaches that this age is dominated by il-Lashtavar, âthe great darkness that dreams.â This force poisons the world and promotes darkness. But all things change. If enough light can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
turned your back on the vile traditions of your demon-worshipping clan? Or are you the champion of one of the fiendish Overlordsâbut sworn to hunt down and destroy the servants of a different archfiend
, who poses a more immediate threat to Khorvaire? Either way, you are a stranger in a strange land: a savage used to a constant battle for survival in a world shaped by demons.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
adult, you stand to inherit only a title. Since swearing your oath to Bahamut, youâve returned to Neverwinter and have been a champion to those who are overlooked by the institutions that exist to
remote cloister, Dragonâs Rest, on a tiny island. The cloister holds a temple to the dragon god Bahamut. You feel drawn to contemplate your place in the world there. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
godâs most exalted lore.
Aestrasteâs Reward. So impressed was she with the deeds of her champion Aestraste that Pharika offered to fill her kylix with any draught for Aestraste to imbibe. The
champion asked to taste the nectar of pure joy, and the god obliged. But when Aestraste took a sip, passion took hold of her, and she quaffed the entire elixir. Overwhelmed with ecstasy, the champion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
of their vessels. Both sides are desperate and offer rewards to the characters for their help. Far-Flung Invaders Creatures from another world appear in the circle during a stellar conjunction, then
attack the surrounding area. The invaders might be creatures from the Fiendish Incursion Encounters table or Dinosaur World Encounters table in chapter 3, or they could be other creatures of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the world. As a result, a genius actor, alchemist, inventor, diver, miner, sculptor, thief, and a duplicitous goat all set forth to enact their terrible brilliance.
3 Keranos finds the spread
of mortal knowledge inconsistent and slow. He empowers a champion to grant vast knowledge to any person or beast she touches. The advent of sagacious cattle, wolves, and children greatly disrupts (and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
justice. Whatâs more, the victory of the strong gives them glory, but the victory of the weak gives glory to Iroas. Why did Iroas seek you out as a champion? Perhaps you proved your courage even when
victory eluded your grasp, or you demonstrated a willingness to use your strength for good. Occasionally, Iroasâs choice of a champion has as much to do with his enmity toward Mogis as it does with the
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
, discover how fickle and vindictive the gods can be. How a champion contends with the whims of a deific patron defines what makes them a hero, whether they seek incredible ways to court immortal favor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
cosmological order. Klothysâs Favor Klothys hasnât had a mortal champion before. Upon emerging from the Underworld, she created a host of Nyxborn agents to help her restore Theros to its proper path. You
the Underworld. You planned revenge, but were awed at the sight of her and devoted yourself to her service.
5 You were a champion of Heliod until the emergence of Klothys showed you the danger
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, plants, and the natural world. Nyleaâs Favor Nylea chooses champions who will tirelessly defend the natural world, regardless of their mortal ties and associations. She cares more for consistency of
skill made her think you would be a good champion? The Nyleaâs Favor table offers a handful of suggestions. Nyleaâs Favor d6 Circumstance
1 You were born at dawn on the spring equinox, a sign