confusing resides gods to have relative

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

byzantine laws, or you could be a pilgrim who seeks the shrines of the gods of magic. Kara-Tur. The continent of Kara-Tur, far to the east of Faerûn, is home to people whose customs are unfamiliar

pilgrimage to understand the gods that others worship, so that you might better appreciate your own deities. The Underdark. Though your home is physically closer to the Sword Coast than the other

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

for a history of the gods the dragon is compiling. Emerald Dragon Lairs Emerald dragons make their lairs in caves and subterranean ruins, favoring locations that have been abandoned&mdash

dragon resides in a grand rectangular hall near the center of the vaults, keeping one eye on the hallway leading to the flooded stairwell, never quite trusting that some covetous intruder won’t

Home Plane and Alignment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

alignments. That said, gods tend to live on the Outer Planes that most closely match their general alignment tendencies, so it’s safe to assume that the teachings of a god who resides in Pandemonium (a plane

Home Plane and Alignment Gods aren’t defined by mortal conceptions of alignment, and different mortal worshipers might interpret a god’s behavior and teachings through the lens of different

Kenku Adventurers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, despite their relative independence, still have a tendency to seek out a companion to emulate and follow. A kenku loves to mimic the voice and words of its chosen companion. ROLEPLAYING A KENKU If

you’re playing a kenku, constant attempts to mimic noises can come across as confusing or irritating rather than entertaining. You can just as easily describe the sounds your character makes and what

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Others strike out on their own in search of the secrets of flight, to master magic, or to uncover the secret of their curse and find a method to break it. Kenku adventurers, despite their relative

kenku, constant attempts to mimic noises can come across as confusing or irritating rather than entertaining. You can just as easily describe the sounds your character makes and what they mean. Be clear

Divine Rank

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Divine Rank The divine beings of the multiverse are often categorized according to their relative cosmic power. Some gods who are worshiped on multiple worlds have a different rank on each world

, depending on their influence there. Greater deities are generally the oldest gods of a pantheon, responsible (at least in myth) for creating or parenting the other gods. Their provinces are major areas

Suggested Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

reacting to ignorant invasion of my own. 2 I have my own ideas about what is and is not food, and I find the eating habits of those around me fascinating, confusing, or revolting. 3 I have a strong

careful, for I have no way of telling friend from foe here. (Any) Bonds d6 Bond 1 So long as I have this token from my homeland, I can face any adversity in this strange land. 2 The gods of my

Gods and Religion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Gods and Religion Most dragons aren’t what you’d call pious. To really embrace religion, one must believe one needs help. -Fizban Bahamut and Tiamat, the primordial dragons and the purported

creators of the First World, are the closest things to gods among dragonkind. Since they share the same fundamental connection to the Material Plane as their dragon offspring, Bahamut and Tiamat are

Erebos's Influence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

enter his realm remain there for all time. Within the Underworld, only the relative paradise of Ilysia is sheltered from his influence. In the other four realms of the dead, his will is law. Mortals

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 Erebos’s schemes target those

Elder Elves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

to experience their first other-life memory earlier than they otherwise might. Regardless of how soon or how often elves experience such memories, most consider them a blessing from the gods. The

experiences of other lives that are revisited during trance can be examined for lessons to be applied during one’s waking life, signs from the gods, or ways to open an elf’s perspective to other points of

Boareskyr Bridge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

proved to be a malign power, statues of both Cyric and Bhaal were erected on the ends of the bridge, the two gods facing each other (though it is said Cyric stabbed Bhaal in the back). About a century

by a curious mix of Companions of Elturgard. The Companions — all paladins of gods such as Tyr, Torm, Helm, and Amaunator — tend to be either young firebrands or grizzled veterans content to sit by a

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. Entering the service of one or more gods seemed natural. 4 An impassioned sermon struck a chord deep in my soul and moved me to serve the faith. 5 I followed a childhood friend, a respected

acquaintance, or someone I loved into religious service. 6 After encountering a true servant of the gods, I was so inspired that I immediately entered the service of a religious group. Charlatan d6 I became a

Communication

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

between a mortal and the manifestation of a god. As explained in chapter 2, the gods aren’t all-knowing, so theoretical limits do exist on the information a god might be able to pass on to a human

champion. That said, the gods are tremendously knowledgeable, with perfect recall of their past experiences and a reliable ability to predict the short-term future. The gods don’t like to reveal their

Hopene'er Asylum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

. But those here are truly forsaken by the gods.” Unlocking the door reveals a long corridor with iron doors lining both walls. Each door has a small viewing hatch that’s latched shut. An unnatural

. The walls beyond are covered with childlike sketches, all overlapping each other in confusing waves and patterned swirls. Any character who studies the sketches for a few minutes quickly recognizes

Acquisition as a Holy Chore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

campaign, but a few select gods, goddesses, and otherworldly powers might play a larger role. Abbathor This dwarven deity of greed gets a bad rap. Because seriously, greed is just another form of the

patron of desires. In the battle of logic versus passion, it’s passion that guides mortals and gods more often than not. As an Acquisitions Incorporated cleric of Sune, your intimate understanding of

The Remains of Tammeraut

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

pulses from the depths of the hull. The rotten tangles of timbers and bulkheads are weak after ten years underwater and can be pushed through with relative ease. A large hole in the buried stern of the

, Syrgaul Tammeraut, resides in this chamber — transformed into a twisted monster known as a drowned master (see appendix C). Syrgaul is the conduit through which the pit’s evil essence once again

Putting the Planes Together

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

the three planes and the relative importance they give to law and good. Sages have constructed a few such theoretical models to make sense of the jumble of planes, particularly the Outer Planes. The

Greek cosmology, Mount Olympus stands at the center of the world (the Material Plane), with its peak so high that it’s actually another plane of existence: Olympus, the home of the gods. All the Greek

Goblinoid War Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. This configuration enables all the goblinoids to swiftly rally and exit the camp en masse to meet an approaching threat. Command Center The camp’s warlord resides in the command center, which is a large

, the block is often attached to the command center and placed on a consecrated platform. Near the block stands a post or a rack with various weapons that represent the symbols of the goblinoid gods, each

Triton

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

pay respects to many gods, they tend to revere Thassa, god of the sea, above all other deities. Her devotees see her as the primary god of the pantheon, believing she will bring their people to

meeting new dryfolk. Myth of Dalakos and the Kraken Dalakos considered himself a triton like any other—curious, quick-minded, maybe even blessed with exceptional cleverness by the gods. But he was

Sylvania

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

illuminated by glowing fungi. To keep each celebration fresh, the Seven Spiritors maintain a constantly evolving list of special guests, renowned and infamous entities from across the multiverse. Many gods

are invited to the Yearning Timbers, but few attend. Particularly polite deities, such as the drow god Eilistraee, send proxies to express their regrets. Only gods who love a good shindig—like Alobal

The Day's Catch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

, believing in the power of their superior numbers and the divine might of their competing gods. A KUO-TOAN KOAN The kuo-toa are aquatic creatures. As such, they have no real need for the boats they use to

Underdark, and the fish-folk continue to do so out of habit or some deep-seated need. Certainly, their relative usefulness to the other races of the Underdark has served the kuo-toa well. Only the

Elder Evil Blessings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

have any awareness of these beings, and no one can claim to know them all. Some Elder Evils are called gods, primordials, or fiends. Yet some scholars versed in esoteric mysteries insist they are none

their relative strength. But they are all forces of corruption and evil. Nothing good can come from their influence. No bargain made with them ends in anything other than madness, plague, death, or worse.

Flavors of Fantasy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

, from Gilgamesh to Cú Chulainn. Adventurers attempt mighty feats of legend, aided or hindered by the gods or their agents—and the characters might have divine ancestry themselves. The monsters and

of a mythic fantasy campaign: Divine Trials. Seeking a gift or favor from the gods, the adventurers undertake a series of trials that lead them to the realms of the gods, where the adventurers can

The Dark Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

(the god’s main areas of interest and responsibility), suggested domains for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. The gods in the table are described below. Drow Deities (The

Corellon and recapture his earlier formless nature by turning on Lolth. Ghaunadaur’s double act of betrayal brought retribution from both gods, and he was cast down into the world as a skinless

Dragon Relationships

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

where taxes and tariffs provide them a steady stream of income. Still others set themselves up as warlords, emperors, or gods. The sections that follow present a variety of relationships dragons could

their weakness relative to the dragon or treated fairly because of the dragon’s kindness. Employees who don’t perform up to the dragon’s standards are released from service—whether that means being

Mirabar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

dwarf-like human can live so deep below ground for only so long. Almost all of its citizens, regardless of race, honor Moradin and the dwarven gods, making Mirabar a dwarven city in spirit and ethics

rich are just as sparsely furnished as those in poorer homes. Keeping up the appearance of relative equality in fortunes is vital, for if anyone in a position to commit a violent act — say, a

Children of the All-Father

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

known as the Thousand-Year War. Dragons had lived in and around Ostoria in relative peace since the empire’s foundation. Conflicts between dragons and giants in those days were personal, not tribal or

members of the pantheon. Chief among the giant gods are the six sons of Annam. The brothers are Stronmaus (champion and favorite of storm giants), Memnor (cloud giants), Surtur (fire giants), Thrym

Island Theme

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

help. 5 The inhabitants see the characters as no more than insects and refuse to interact with them unless forced. 6 The inhabitants see the characters as gods and can be convinced to worship them

island never gets visitors. The characters’ arrival is cause for a peculiar but earnest celebration. 4 The island’s leader is a long-lost relative or friend of a character’s family. Wild Island

Event-Based Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

particular sequence. A wizard might steal the items needed to create a phylactery and become a lich, or a cultist might kidnap the priests of seven good-aligned gods as a sacrifice. Alternatively, the

, or a friend or relative hoping to find the knight’s murderer. This NPC brings the vampire’s crimes to the characters’ attention. Looking over the Adventure Climax table, you might decide to have the

Kobolds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Kobolds Some kobolds have gifts bequeathed to them by dragons or gods, enabling them to rise above their peers. Others are born with a cruel inventiveness that few can match. Kobold Dragonshield A

, saving a bit of magic for itself in case it needs to flee or take advantage of a captor. Duty-Bound to a Dragon. In a kobold tribe associated with a dragon, typically one that resides in or near the

Gauntlet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

hieroglyphs read as follows: “Beyond these doors lies the great Nafik, once second only to the pharaoh—now second only to the gods.” P56: Gauntlet of the True Way The well-lit hall before you is vast

into the rapids below (Nafik’s choice). The arm has Armor Class 19, 30 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Destroying Nafik. Nafik’s heart resides in area P64. To vanquish the high

The Foundry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

is chained. May he gnaw on his own hate until the sun dies and all things end.” This room was once a shrine to the gods of the dwarves. The walls are carved with their dour images, and a low stone

altar stands at the western end of the room. Stone benches have been smashed and thrown askew, and the icons of the gods have been defaced. Atop the altar, arms folded over his chest, lies the ancient

21. Azrok's Hold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

intellect devourers hide among the wreckage. They target intruders with their Devour Intellect action option. 21g. Xanathar’s Ambassador A mind flayer named Ulquess resides here, serving as the

room contains the following: Toppled Idols. Dozens of stone idols of dwarven gods have been toppled from their bases and smashed on the floor. Altar. A low altar near the west wall is covered in

Monastery Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

(see chapter 7), the Abbess of Stone, resides here. She spends little time in her room during the day, preferring to exercise and mediate in the dojo (area M15). At night she retires to this room, but

walls. The monster in the western portion of the chamber is an umber hulk. The cultists partially blinded the creature and removed its natural claws, so the hulk no longer has its Confusing Gaze power

Nangalore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

boggy marsh. The garden has multiple levels. Map 2.12 uses elevation markers to indicate how high the levels are relative to the ground. Some keyed locations contain multiple levels; for example, area 4

it reads, “And may the gods themselves marvel at this humble reflection of her beauty.” 2. Terraces Untamed overgrowth can’t hide the fact that this garden is a haven for exotic plants that don’t grow

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