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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
to the Astral Plane to be closer to their gods. There, they ceased to age and could exist indefinitely without sustenance.
Astral elves were among the first creatures to dwell in the Silver Void. As
psurlons, mind flayers, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
good that even if some people you meet have heard of your homeland, they know merely the name and perhaps a few outrageous stories. You have come to this part of Faerûn for your own reasons, which
number of reasons, and the departure from his or her homeland could have been voluntary or involuntary. To determine why you are so far from home, roll on the table below or choose from the options
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Long ago, some elves ventured to the Astral Plane to be closer to their gods. There, they ceased to age and could exist indefinitely without sustenance.
Astral elves were among the first creatures to
numerous invaders, including psurlons, mind flayers, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
priests draw their strength from the pantheon of elven gods and oversee religious practices in astral elf society. It’s common for them to serve aboard spelljamming ships, not only as emissaries
of the gods but also as spelljammers.
Astral Elves
Long ago, some elves ventured to the Astral Plane to be closer to their gods. There, they ceased to age and could exist indefinitely without
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
starlight through their weapons, and they can rescue warriors from a perilous situation by using their gods-given power of teleportation.
Astral Elves
Long ago, some elves ventured to the Astral
Plane to be closer to their gods. There, they ceased to age and could exist indefinitely without sustenance.
Astral elves were among the first creatures to dwell in the Silver Void. As other explorers
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
summon a solar dragon.
Astral Elves
Long ago, some elves ventured to the Astral Plane to be closer to their gods. There, they ceased to age and could exist indefinitely without sustenance.
Astral
faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the power to channel the
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Bards believe the cosmos is a work of art—the creation of the first dragons and gods. That creative work included harmonies that continue to resound through existence today, a power known as
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Bards believe the cosmos is a work of art—the creation of the first dragons and gods. That creative work included harmonies that continue to resound through existence today, a power known as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
afflicted the mortal and his cattle, giving rise to the first catoblepas. How the gods were involved, though, and for what honorable or petty reasons, the gods’ faithful—particularly those of Heliod and
Catoblepas Legends tell of a human herder who bragged that his cattle were the finest in all of Theros. When the gods heard this, Heliod, Nylea, and Mogis became involved in laying a curse that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation
still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of bards is an attempt to snatch and harness those echoes, subtly woven into their spells and powers. The greatest strength of bards is their sheer
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Astral Elves Long ago, some elves ventured to the Astral Plane to be closer to their gods. There, they ceased to age and could exist indefinitely without sustenance. Astral elves were among the
their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the power to channel the radiant energy of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Hierarchy Some religious orders are viewed with suspicion by the priestly hierarchies of their faiths; others are viewed as champions who act as the gods’ hands in the world. Within a religious order
, upholding the highest ideals of your faith and doing the gods’ work in the world. Your deeds and methods are rarely, if ever, questioned. 2 Respectable. Your behavior and beliefs are in line with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
demons, titans, archdevils, lich archmages, and even avatars of the gods themselves. The dragons they encounter are wyrms of tremendous power, whose sleep troubles kingdoms and whose waking threatens
point, but they can still advance in meaningful ways and continue performing epic deeds that resound throughout the multiverse. Chapter 7 details epic boons you can use as rewards for these characters to maintain a sense of progress.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Forms of Worship The average person worships different gods in different contexts. Most vocations have a patron deity: farmers make offerings to Chauntea for the prosperity of their crops, clerks
home, while others feel called to a particular god for a variety of reasons. Individuals often carry or wear a small token of their favored deity: a pendant or a pin in the image of the god’s holy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
hot spots are familiar to Daask members and confusing to their enemies. A Cog hub’s tight passages have plenty of choke points, forcing one-on-one confrontations in which Daask’s powerful monsters
offers reasons why your characters might need to visit such a location. In addition, the characters could meet with a Daask patron in a Cog hub. Cog Hub Adventures d10 Adventure Goal 1 Obtain
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Interloper Gods Annam’s withdrawal has caused ongoing upheaval in the religious lives of giants across the Material Plane. Most believe Annam turned from his descendants in anger or disappointment
that he will never reclaim his throne. Some of these giants look for purpose in the service of other gods or powers. Giants who remain faithful to the gods of the Ordning call these other powers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Lost Treasures As they explore the tomb, characters are likely to find one or more fabled treasures as well as magic items inhabited by the spirits of Omu’s dead trickster gods. What happens to these
wants to add it to his private collection of Chultan relics, Kwayothé wants to melt it down, and Zhanthi wants it for sentimental reasons. Denying any one of them would be a grave mistake on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Religious Institutions Those who serve as priests of a god aren’t necessarily clerics. Indeed, the power invested in clerics and other divine spellcasters by the gods is given out only rarely (see
prominent wall with a space nearby to burn a candle or some incense. Communing with the Gods Though many tales are told of times past when the gods appeared in physical form and walked the land
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
even the least of their people can work magic. Halruaans usually make their journeys into Faerûn for personal reasons, since their government has a strict stance against unauthorized involvement with
other nations and organizations. You might have been exiled for breaking one of Halruaa’s many byzantine laws, or you could be a pilgrim who seeks the shrines of the gods of magic. Kara-Tur. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Heroes make their mark on a postapocalyptic world defiled by magic and forsaken by the gods. Dragonlance The forces of good battle the evil queen of dragons and her armies in the world-shaking War of
reasons unknown, an ancient dungeon built for a forgotten purpose, and so on. Dream up as many mysteries as you wish—you never know which ones will seize your players’ imaginations and become central
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
they are majestic. Haughty and decadent, they have a profound sense of entitlement that stems from the knowledge that few creatures except the gods and other genies can challenge their power. Creatures
when bribed or compelled by magic. All genies command the power of their native element, but a rare few also possess the power to grant wishes. For both these reasons, mortal mages often seek to bind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
frequently wear magic rings that allow a War Wizards to know where they’ve gone and to scry upon them. Removing such a ring, even for innocent reasons, can call a cadre of battle-ready War Wizards to
with spells such as glyph of warding, which enforces the tendency of ordinary people to shy away from items marked by such sigils. There are folktales, in fact, about the gods themselves punishing a
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
over the heads of a crowd. It is a sight you shouldn’t miss. You should also visit the House of Wonder. This is surely the most splendid temple dedicated to the gods of magic — with Mystra foremost
to Nature, just a block away from the Tower of Luck, are resplendent gardens dedicated to nature gods like Mielikki and Silvanus. The park is closed to all except residents of the Sea Ward. Yet from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Kraken Beneath the waves, the kraken sleeps for untold ages, awaiting some fell sign or calling. Land-born mortals who sail the open sea forget the reasons their ancestors dreaded the ocean, even as
, krakens served as fierce warriors of the gods. When the gods’ wars ended, the krakens shrugged free of their servitude, never again to be bound by other beings. Whole nations quake in fear when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
fanged skull. The spires constitute the fortress of Abysm, where echoes of Demogorgon’s turbulent thoughts resound through the halls, tearing at the minds of creatures who dare to enter. Layer 113
would crumble and all mortals would embrace their predatory instincts. Baphomet’s layer is a never-ending dungeon with the Horned King’s enormous palace at its center. A confusing jumble of crooked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
College of Creation One bard’s song of creation is the score to another person’s nightmares.
Tasha
Bards believe the cosmos is a work of art—the creation of the first dragons and gods. That
creative work included harmonies that continue to resound through existence today, a power known as the Song of Creation. The bards of the College of Creation draw on that primeval song through dance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of the winds, the rustle of leaves, the ingenuity of land-dwelling inventors, or any of countless other surface-world charms, every triton living beyond the waves does so for their own reasons. In some
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
behavior. The Ogres For reasons I can’t fathom, Harstvale and its surrounding mountain ranges host many tribes of ogres — indeed, not mere family groups, but whole tribes of them! Whereas elsewhere ogres
culture is surprisingly sophisticated. Different tribes worship different gods, Vaprak being the one I heard most about, and these differences in religion apparently set the tribes against each other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, sage, sailor Most champions of Kruphix seek to learn the secrets of the universe and maintain the balance of the world. They largely view the other gods as petty and seek to separate themselves from
you, and you might sometimes wish he hadn’t.
Devotion to Kruphix Kruphix doesn’t demand adherence to any philosophy, and the reasons to follow him are as numberless as the stars. As a follower