confusing ruling god to have response

Wish

Spells Player’s Handbook

wish for something not included in any of the other effects. To do so, state your wish to the DM as precisely as possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater

consequences for a whole community, region, or world, you are likely to attract powerful foes. If your wish would affect a god, the god’s divine servants might instantly intervene to prevent it or to

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

all, and the proper response to such a gift, as far as most satyrs are concerned, is to accept it with relish. Born of the Wild In their physical forms, satyrs embody a fusion of humanoid

problem. 8 If I have something really important to say, I always make sure to sing it. Myth of Xenagos the Satyr God The satyr Xenagos savored his reputation for presiding over the most

Fomorian Warlock of the Dark

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, suggestion, telekinesisPoisoning Rebuke (Requires Blood Rune). In response to being damaged by a creature the fomorian can see within 60 feet of itself, the fomorian forces that creature to make a DC 16

and their god was consigned to a subterranean prison. Subjected to the strange magic of the Underdark, the fomorians’ bodies and souls twisted until they became the fomorians of today.Creeping

Vecna the Archlich

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

response to being hit by an attack, Vecna utters a fell word, dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fell Rebuke", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage to

this adventure, Vecna has risen to godhood on Oerth, but he seeks to become the most powerful god in existence and bend the multiverse to his will. By the time the characters are involved, Vecna’s

Nilbog

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Spellcasting. The nilbog casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12): At will: mage hand, Tasha's hideous laughterReversal of Fortune. In response to

Maglubiyet conquered the goblin gods, a trickster deity was determined to get the last laugh. Although Maglubiyet shattered its essence, this trickster god survives in a splintered form as possessing spirits

Soul Coin

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

temporary hit points. Query. You telepathically ask the soul a question and receive a brief telepathic response, which you can understand. The soul knows only what it knew in life, but it must

trapped within it, as does expending all of the coin’s charges. The coin itself rusts from within and is destroyed once the soul is released. A freed soul travels to the realm of the god it

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

here as part of some such delegation, then decided to stay when the mission was over. Mulhorand. From the terrain to the architecture to the god-kings who rule over these lands, nearly everything

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

Nilbog Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortbow","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Reversal of Fortune. In response to another creature dealing damage to the nilbog, the nilbog reduces the

Maglubiyet, this trickster god survives in splintered form as a possessing spirit that arises when goblinoids form a host, causing disorder in the ranks unless it is appeased. Goblins have no name for

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

two and the more frequently honored. He is seen as a stoic, cold-blooded, and tyrannical leader, and hobgoblins believe he expects the same behavior from them. Bargrivyek is a god of duty, unity, and

Maglubiyet, the greater god allows them to retain a measure of their influence over the hobgoblins because their philosophies are in line with his own. Hobgoblins don’t build temples to their gods, lest

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

’ serpent gods into their religions. These victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities. The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to

d6 Flaw 1 I feel twinges of emotion, and it shames me that I am imperfect in this way. 2 I put too much credence in the dictates of a particular god. 3 I frequently

Worship

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

deities. It wasn’t until mortals trusted the gods to act on their behalf, in response to sacrifices and prayers, that the gods took shape from the dream-substance of Nyx. Worship remains crucial to the

power of the gods, though mortals are generally not aware of their influence. Were a god to cease being worshiped, their might would dwindle. The most prevalent form of expressing reverence is the

Keranos's Champions

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

. 2 Break down a ruling structure that stifles ingenuity and creativity. 3 Bring together lost icons of power to create an incredible storm with the might to halt a greater threat. 4

Find a long-lost artifact that bestows oracular visions upon the user. 5 Defeat the champion of another god in a battle of wits (perhaps Phenax, Mogis, or Klothys). 6 Find and restore a

Human Paladin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

protect them. Recently, your resolve has been shaken by corruption in the city guard and ruling aristocrats. Personal Goal: Rejuvenating Pilgrimage. Seeking to reinvigorate your resolve, you learned of a

remote cloister, Dragon’s 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

Response

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Response Mayor Raven thanks the characters for defending her people, fearing things would have gone far worse if they hadn’t. She promises to reward the characters, but at the moment, she’s focused

character openly uses the power of a god to save a villager, locals who see this are awed and consider it nothing less than a miracle. A villager saved in this way is particularly thankful and seeks to

Hoar

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

Hoar The Doombringer, Poet of Justice Hoar, known in the lands along the Inner Sea as Assuran, is a god of revenge and retribution. He isn’t typically worshiped habitually, but his name is invoked

be in response to a petty slight or a true injustice, and the acknowledgment of Hoar might be a short prayer said aloud or might be written down somewhere. It’s generally believed that the more

Communication

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

can see, or any other mystical manner. A verbal reply to a divination or commune spell must be truthful, but it might still be misleading. A god can’t speak a deliberate lie in response to either

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

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

. Ebondeath became a dracolich and was worshiped by the Cult of the Dragon until the death god Myrkul’s influence waned across Faerûn and the dragon’s bones turned to dust. With Myrkul’s return to the

without the artifact, or in Claugiyliamatar’s body if it succeeded in stealing the ruinstone. In response, Lord Protector Neverember of Neverwinter offers the characters a purse of 8,000 gp to end the threat posed by the dragon.

The Ruin of Bakar

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

people and cursed them, holding high his two royal implements—the Staff of Ruling (see appendix A) and the star-gem of Mo-Pelar (a Gem of Seeing). He invoked the gods and decreed that if his people

Curse on the Pharaoh After his death, Amun Sa’s spirit began its journey to the afterlife, but he was stopped by a god of death. The disapproving god chastised the pharaoh’s spirit: “Your legacy was

Elder Elves

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

strange and confusing to elves. Unlike the actual memories of one’s primal soul, present life, or past lives, dreams are uncontrolled products of the subconscious, and perhaps the subconscious minds of

those past lives or primal souls as well. An elf who dreams must always wonder whose mind these thoughts first arose from, and why. Priests of Sehanine Moonbow are an exception: they sleep and dream to receive signs from their god, and elves consult such priests to interpret their own dreams.

Divine Intervention

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

Divine Intervention As with Callaphe the Mariner’s desperate cry to Thassa, heroes in dire straits sometimes implore their gods for help. Occasionally, the gods answer. Whether a response is elicited

. Blessings As described in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, the gods sometimes use blessings to reward their faithful servants for momentous deeds. Completing a quest bestowed by the god is an

12. Divination Pool

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

recognizes the symbol of the yuan-ti god Merrshaulk. If a character inspects the body, it is revealed that the cultist died not from arrows but from a dagger wound. A successful DC 15 Intelligence

divination pool has always required that a user make a personal sacrifice to gain its secrets. However, the pool’s magic has grown considerably hungrier over the long years of its isolation. In response to the

12. Divination Pool

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

recognizes the symbol of the yuan-ti god Merrshaulk. If a character inspects the body, it is revealed that the cultist died not from arrows but from a dagger wound. A successful DC 15 Intelligence

divination pool has always required that a user make a personal sacrifice to gain its secrets. However, the pool’s magic has grown considerably hungrier over the long years of its isolation. In response to the cruelty of the yuan-ti, using the pool requires the sacrifice of a sentient creature.

Premade Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

of Death. Researching images from your dreams pointed you to Stormwreck Isle, not far from Neverwinter. A remote cloister there holds a temple to the dragon god Bahamut, who is a patron of heroes and

possess great wisdom—or possibly supernatural insight. The cloister holds a temple to the dragon god Bahamut, who is a patron of heroes and a champion of justice. Maybe Elder Runara can help you

Athreos's Champions

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

Favor table offers several suggestions for the nature of your connection to the god. Athreos’s Favor d6 Circumstance 1 A family member died bringing you into the world. 2 You don’t

think or feel as others do, finding emotions messy and confusing. 3 In a brazen or desperate moment, you dared death to take you—and in a way, it has. 4 You sent a Returned back to the

Evermeet

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

mortal should possess and no god should use. — Ecamane Truesilver, High Mage of Silverymoon At one time or another, every surface elf, during every lifetime, pines for Arvandor. They might not know

have been invested with powers by all of the Seldarine. Her throne has sat empty ever since. The consensus of the ruling houses in Evermeet is that the Seldarine now want Evermeet to be open to all elves and not ruled by any single mortal.

Inhabitants

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

ruling over its domain. Long ago, the beholder heard rumors of an arcane device known as the Maze Engine, capable of shifting the gears of reality. During the last Great Modron March, Karazikar

his mind and his will. Shedrak is completely mad, considers Karazikar a god, and brooks no defiance or disrespect toward his “divine master.” Slaves One hundred slaves of various humanoid races serve

Gods of the Yuan-ti

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

grants spells to his clergy in response to their invocations. Rousing him for advice or direct intervention is possible, but requires many ritual murders to be performed in his name, and his return

mind whisperers, use their god-given magic to emulate Sseth’s tactics and principles. They strive to succeed by offering an alternative choice to contesting viewpoints or plans, and in so doing they

Helm's Hold

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

Spellplague, the faithful toiled on through terrible times to complete a grand central temple for the good of the community and the glory of their god. The kindly clergy of this temple, dubbed the

women who had remained ever watchful for Helm’s return, experienced their own divine signs. In response to prayers, some were even rewarded with spells. Javen took those priests and followers from the

Casino Currency

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

essence and gain 1d10 temporary hit points. Query. You telepathically ask the soul a question and receive a brief telepathic response, which you can always understand. The soul knows only what it knew in

the realm of the god it served or the Outer Plane most closely tied to its alignment (DM’s choice). A soul can also be freed by destroying the coin that contains it. A Soul Coin has AC 19, 1 hit

Phenax's Champions

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

your background. Phenax’s Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Devotion. My devotion to my god is more important to me than what he stands for. (Any) 2 Pragmatism. The ends justify the means; I do

deceive. (Any) 5 Luck. Want more luck? Take more chances! (Chaotic) 6 Adaptability. Plans change, circumstances go awry. I must bend in response to changes, not break. (Any) Earning and

Setessa's Surroundings

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

civilization. Nylea allows limited hunting in the Nessian Wood, but she has been known to kill those who poach without her permission. Setessa’s Bassara regiment helps the god keep an eye out for such

the forest. Myth of Nikaia the First Caryatid A Setessan archer named Nikaia claimed that she could outshoot anyone, even Nylea. Word of this unwise boast spread, and in response Nylea appeared at

Soul Coin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

soul’s essence and gain 1d10 temporary hit points. Query. You telepathically ask the soul a question and receive a brief telepathic response, which you can understand. The soul knows only what it knew

of the god it served or the outer plane most closely tied to its alignment (DM’s choice). The souls of lawful evil creatures released from soul coins typically emerge from the River Styx as lemure

Citadel Adbar

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

, and there are fewer traders coming out of the city nowadays. The recent orc wars have cost the kingdom dearly, both in warriors and in leadership. In a short time, our long-ruling king, Harbromm

necessary for newcomers to get around safely. Beneath the citadel proper, miles of dwarf-sized caverns form a confusing maze that frustrates most non-dwarf visitors. These tunnels are what remain of the early

Satyr

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

, after all, and the proper response to such a gift, as far as most satyrs are concerned, is to accept it with relish. (STEVE PRESCOTT) Born of the Wild In their physical forms, satyrs embody a fusion of

Eccentricities table suggests a few tastes or proclivities your satyr character might possess. Myth of Xenagos the Satyr God The satyr Xenagos savored his reputation for presiding over the most raucous revels

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

centaur Perisophia guides Meletis as a member of the polis’s ruling council, the Twelve (CORY TREGO-ERDNER)

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