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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
suggest that when the gods came to the First World and tried to populate it with their Humanoid followers, a clever dragon fled to the Feywild to hide a clutch of eggs. The magic of that faerie realm
of an arcanaloth seeking a powerful Feywild artifact.
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An adult moonstone dragon attempts to help a beholder worried that its dreams will soon give birth to a rival beholder.
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Members of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the school in a contest against a rival college.
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An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond.
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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
races
At the conclusion of the Gods’ End, a thousand souls fell to Etharis like burning stars from the sky. The downcast had once been part of the celestial legions, but the death of the gods sent
absence of the gods, the Arch Seraphs of each deity descended upon the mortal realm, taking upon themselves the burden of imposing order on a world cast into disarray. The Arch Seraphs were the most
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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The serpent creatures known as yuan-ti are all that remains of an ancient, decadent human empire. Ages ago their dark gods taught them profane, cannibalistic rituals to mix their flesh
advancement and expanding their territory. They believed themselves to be the most enlightened mortals in the world, and in their hubris they sought to become ever greater.
The serpent gods of the
Orc
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Lord Dagult Neverember once told me, during a drunken tirade, that orcs are fearful of their gods, and, if one plays one’s cards right, they can be controlled through that fear and made to
the plane of Acheron. It is there in the afterlife where the chosen ones will join Gruumsh and his armies in their endless extraplanar battle for supremacy.
Gods of the Orcs
Orcs believe their gods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
trickster gods in the characters’ heads, but let the players roleplay their characters’ inherited flaws. If a player neglects to roleplay a trickster god’s flaw, have the inhabiting spirit attempt to goad
the character into behaving more like it. You can award inspiration to a player who roleplays a trickster god’s flaw particularly well. All the trickster gods are eager to get their revenge on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
noticed the tlexolotl carvings at the Twin Gods Observatory recognize similar imagery here. A character who succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence (Nature or Religion) realizes the carvings depict reptilian spirits that dwell in volcanoes.
Gate of Illumination The Gate of Illumination is a centuries-old shrine consecrated to the gods of nature, fire, and renewal. It’s cut into the slope of the Jademount volcano and tunnels to the lake
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
trickster gods in the characters’ heads, but let the players roleplay their characters’ inherited flaws. If a player neglects to roleplay a trickster god’s flaw, have the inhabiting spirit attempt to goad
the character into behaving more like it. You can award inspiration to a player who roleplays a trickster god’s flaw particularly well. All the trickster gods are eager to get their revenge on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
noticed the tlexolotl carvings at the Twin Gods Observatory recognize similar imagery here. A character who succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence (Nature or Religion) realizes the carvings depict reptilian spirits that dwell in volcanoes.
Gate of Illumination The Gate of Illumination is a centuries-old shrine consecrated to the gods of nature, fire, and renewal. It’s cut into the slope of the Jademount volcano and tunnels to the lake
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, including the famous bioluminescent lau-pop flower. These flowers bathe the mountains nightly in soft, blue-purple light. Well-kept roads crisscross the region, connecting the populous Dyn Singh
reputations as experts in varied trades or fields. The inner workings of the markets where families meet and trade are complicated, rife with competition and alliances. Rival families occasionally clash
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Gods and Devotion The central conflict in Theros is among gods, striving against each other over the devotion of mortals. Mortal devotion equates to divine power: when people fervently pray to a god
a zero-sum game. The people of Theros don’t believe in one particular god to the exclusion of others, and the most pious people pray to all the gods with equal fervor. But a deity’s goal is to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, including the famous bioluminescent lau-pop flower. These flowers bathe the mountains nightly in soft, blue-purple light. Well-kept roads crisscross the region, connecting the populous Dyn Singh
reputations as experts in varied trades or fields. The inner workings of the markets where families meet and trade are complicated, rife with competition and alliances. Rival families occasionally clash
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
are known as the Labyrinth—a vast, dungeon-underworld that connects every tomb and monument in Har’Akir. The Children of Ankhtepot and their undead servants make use of hidden thoroughfares connecting
of these secret places lie crypts dedicated to gods that predate Pharaoh Ankhtepot’s reign. A traitorous Child of Ankhtepot called Senmet also lurks within these passages, seeking ways to depose Ankhtepot and become the new pharaoh.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Gods and Devotion The central conflict in Theros is among gods, striving against each other over the devotion of mortals. Mortal devotion equates to divine power: when people fervently pray to a god
a zero-sum game. The people of Theros don’t believe in one particular god to the exclusion of others, and the most pious people pray to all the gods with equal fervor. But a deity’s goal is to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
are known as the Labyrinth—a vast, dungeon-underworld that connects every tomb and monument in Har’Akir. The Children of Ankhtepot and their undead servants make use of hidden thoroughfares connecting
of these secret places lie crypts dedicated to gods that predate Pharaoh Ankhtepot’s reign. A traitorous Child of Ankhtepot called Senmet also lurks within these passages, seeking ways to depose Ankhtepot and become the new pharaoh.
Kobold
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network of passages beneath the streets, connecting them to a nearby waterway and greatly improving the town’s sanitation. If the kobolds like the area and aren’t mistreated by the humans
neighboring tribes that want exclusive claim to a flock of mountain goats might skirmish with each other every few days. Eventually the leader of one warring tribe realizes it is losing due to attrition and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
spoken in her dead friend Culley’s voice. Kianna shares that she blames herself for Culley’s death at Cradlelace Lake, and when she heard his voice, she thought the gods might be giving her a chance
character who succeeds on a DC 18 Wisdom (Insight or Medicine) check recognizes Kianna is no longer suffering any supernatural effects, but the character also suspects her experiences might have affected her more deeply than she realizes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
spoken in her dead friend Culley’s voice. Kianna shares that she blames herself for Culley’s death at Cradlelace Lake, and when she heard his voice, she thought the gods might be giving her a chance
character who succeeds on a DC 18 Wisdom (Insight or Medicine) check recognizes Kianna is no longer suffering any supernatural effects, but the character also suspects her experiences might have affected her more deeply than she realizes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
brutal and cruel gods, dominated by their father and chieftain, Gruumsh One-Eye. This god of conquest, strength, and survival is the hated rival of the elven deity Corellon Larethian. It is said that
Ilneval, who is thought of as a patron of half-orcs and other orc crossbreeds. Faerûnian Gods Half-orcs trying to fit in with human society often adopt a human deity out of expediency (though rarely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
brutal and cruel gods, dominated by their father and chieftain, Gruumsh One-Eye. This god of conquest, strength, and survival is the hated rival of the elven deity Corellon Larethian. It is said that
Ilneval, who is thought of as a patron of half-orcs and other orc crossbreeds. Faerûnian Gods Half-orcs trying to fit in with human society often adopt a human deity out of expediency (though rarely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
identity. She is worshiped by those who want to reform or transform society in ways less violent than those favored by gods such as Purphoros and Mogis. She is also revered by those who cherish the
Compared to the other gods, Nylea’s goals are modest. She wants only to keep the natural world free and healthy, shepherd the seasons through their yearly cycle, and enjoy the beauty of the land. But
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
identity. She is worshiped by those who want to reform or transform society in ways less violent than those favored by gods such as Purphoros and Mogis. She is also revered by those who cherish the
Compared to the other gods, Nylea’s goals are modest. She wants only to keep the natural world free and healthy, shepherd the seasons through their yearly cycle, and enjoy the beauty of the land. But
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Background Remarkable individuals from all walks of life seek their destinies among the lands of Theros, from devout servants of the gods, to triumph-hungry athletes. (NOAH BRADLEY)
While the
heroes of Theros might come from any of the backgrounds presented in the Player’s Handbook, the gods have a way of interceding in the lives of those meant for greatness. When determining your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Background Remarkable individuals from all walks of life seek their destinies among the lands of Theros, from devout servants of the gods, to triumph-hungry athletes. (NOAH BRADLEY)
While the
heroes of Theros might come from any of the backgrounds presented in the Player’s Handbook, the gods have a way of interceding in the lives of those meant for greatness. When determining your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
cults of rival gods among their people. Other Dark Powers. Selvetarm is god of warriors, and therefore patron of male drow, although perhaps not so much as Vhaeraun, the rogue god of thievery and of
Elven Deities The gods of the Tel’Quessir, collectively known as the Seldarine, have embodied the ideals of the elf people since time immemorial. They are believed to dwell in the realm of Arvandor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
cults of rival gods among their people. Other Dark Powers. Selvetarm is god of warriors, and therefore patron of male drow, although perhaps not so much as Vhaeraun, the rogue god of thievery and of
Elven Deities The gods of the Tel’Quessir, collectively known as the Seldarine, have embodied the ideals of the elf people since time immemorial. They are believed to dwell in the realm of Arvandor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
weapons of the gods, asking nothing in return. But his infrequent though memorable bouts of destructive fury have earned him more ill will in the pantheon than he realizes. Heliod despises Purphoros’s
other gods interfering. Divine Relationships Purphoros has few strong relationships with his fellow gods, considering most of them arrogant ingrates. According to legend, it was he who created the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
secrets of making steel. Its military shattered rival tribes and developed advanced tactics for fighting in forests and open plains. The civilization grew into a cluster of allied city-states
. Conquered neighbors were allowed to keep their leaders and culture so long as they paid tribute, swore allegiance to the victors, and incorporated their conquerors’ serpent gods into their religions. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
weapons of the gods, asking nothing in return. But his infrequent though memorable bouts of destructive fury have earned him more ill will in the pantheon than he realizes. Heliod despises Purphoros’s
other gods interfering. Divine Relationships Purphoros has few strong relationships with his fellow gods, considering most of them arrogant ingrates. According to legend, it was he who created the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
secrets of making steel. Its military shattered rival tribes and developed advanced tactics for fighting in forests and open plains. The civilization grew into a cluster of allied city-states
. Conquered neighbors were allowed to keep their leaders and culture so long as they paid tribute, swore allegiance to the victors, and incorporated their conquerors’ serpent gods into their religions. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
suggests a few adventures the god’s champions might involve themselves in. Mogis’s Quests d6 Adventure Goal
1 Foment a war between rival poleis.
2 Bring about anarchy and lawlessness in
Triumph in a contest of strength or endurance to prove Mogis’s superiority over other gods.
6 Defeat a champion of another god (most likely Iroas, Heliod, or Ephara).
A Mogis Campaign A campaign
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
suggests a few adventures the god’s champions might involve themselves in. Mogis’s Quests d6 Adventure Goal
1 Foment a war between rival poleis.
2 Bring about anarchy and lawlessness in
Triumph in a contest of strength or endurance to prove Mogis’s superiority over other gods.
6 Defeat a champion of another god (most likely Iroas, Heliod, or Ephara).
A Mogis Campaign A campaign
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
simple heist could be the triggering event for a series of major conflicts between two rival temples that ends in a citywide conflagration. Champions of Phenax could also serve as a bulwark against more
aggressive gods who oppress or subjugate others. Alternatively, the party could be a band of freedom fighters resisting the tyrannical ruler of their polis. Even though Phenax traffics in lies and deceit, a morally gray campaign can be built around the use of illicit means to achieve righteous ends.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
forces of the Cataclysm destroyed and buried countless cities, but also unearthed ancient ruins and places of power. In the wake of this destruction, the perceived absence of Krynn’s gods led humans to
seek out other sources of magic that could rival the divine. Four of these seekers found their way into the lost city of Tyar-Besil and discovered newly opened tunnels that led to the Fane of the Eye
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
forces of the Cataclysm destroyed and buried countless cities, but also unearthed ancient ruins and places of power. In the wake of this destruction, the perceived absence of Krynn’s gods led humans to
seek out other sources of magic that could rival the divine. Four of these seekers found their way into the lost city of Tyar-Besil and discovered newly opened tunnels that led to the Fane of the Eye