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, mocking tyrants, freeing captives, and flouting hollow traditions. They prefer subterfuge and pranks to direct confrontation.
Gods of trickery are mischief-makers and instigators who stand as a constant
. Religious orders that operate in secret, especially those that seek to undermine oppressive governments or hierarchies, also draw on the power of the Trickery Domain.
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", "rollAction":"Infernal Orb", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Fire giants study war in its many forms across the multiverse, which
sometimes leads the giants to a fascination with the Blood War—the endless conflict between demons and devils across the Lower Planes. Such a giant might enter into a pact with a powerful devil
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the dragons’ moods, bobbing in amusement or flaring with anger.
Art of War
The warlike sapphire dragons devise strategies and ambushes based on their ability to maneuver underground. A
intrusion. The centerpiece of a sapphire dragon’s hoard is usually a cataloged, orderly collection of war gear, which can contain ancient relics of immense power.
Creating a Sapphire Dragon
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in the shallow depths of the Underdark in a constant state of war against their neighbors and one another. They mark the borders of their territories with cracked bones and skulls, or with
relying on constant raids and hunting to survive. They take sadistic pleasure in hunting intelligent creatures weaker than themselves and show no mercy toward those they capture and drag back to their
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Fisherfolk are at constant war with these plants, which snare fishing lines. It is commonly believed that tangle weed is not natural but is a
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Few gods embrace the Apocalypse Domain, yet in times of war, disease, or social upheaval, its Clerics appear at the head of grim cults that proclaim the world’s imminent demise. Devotes of the
Apocalypse Domain are usually apostates and heretics cast from religious orders for their fanatical conviction to the end of all things.
The exact origin of their divine power confounds the elders of
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Few gods embrace the Apocalypse Domain, yet in times of war, disease, or social upheaval, its Clerics appear at the head of grim cults that proclaim the world’s imminent demise. Devotes of the
Apocalypse Domain are usually apostates and heretics cast from religious orders for their fanatical conviction to the end of all things.
The exact origin of their divine power confounds the elders of
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dance to any tune.
— Volo
To feel the thunder of orcish war drums outside the gate and to hear a chorus of voices growling, “Gruumsh!” is the nightmare of every civilized place in
three gods are a tribe’s raiders and ravagers—often the only part of an orc tribe that its victims ever see.
Deep within the den of a tribe, far away from the war-hearth where warriors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Religious Order Your group acts in the service of one of Khorvaire’s most prominent or obscure religious institutions. Perhaps you’re a team of devotees pursuing a cause for your faith, or maybe
you’re a bunch of cynics taking advantage of a wealthy congregation. You could be on a mission to retrieve sacred relics lost in ancient ruins, holy objects from war-ravaged temples, or treasures to fill
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Religious Order Your group acts in the service of one of Khorvaire’s most prominent or obscure religious institutions. Perhaps you’re a team of devotees pursuing a cause for your faith, or maybe
you’re a bunch of cynics taking advantage of a wealthy congregation. You could be on a mission to retrieve sacred relics lost in ancient ruins, holy objects from war-ravaged temples, or treasures to fill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Silver Flame, Kalok Shash is a harsh faith that requires all able-bodied folk to fight in the endless war against the forces of darkness. Sacred Champions. As a Ghaash’kala, you are a champion of the
Binding Flame. A paladin sworn to the Oath of Vengeance, a barbarian on the Path of the Zealot (found in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything), and a cleric of the Light or War domain all represent a logical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Silver Flame, Kalok Shash is a harsh faith that requires all able-bodied folk to fight in the endless war against the forces of darkness. Sacred Champions. As a Ghaash’kala, you are a champion of the
Binding Flame. A paladin sworn to the Oath of Vengeance, a barbarian on the Path of the Zealot (found in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything), and a cleric of the Light or War domain all represent a logical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
oppresses majority Ruler’s Status d20 Ruler 1–5 Respected, fair, and just 6–8 Feared tyrant 9 Weakling manipulated by others 10 Illegitimate ruler, simmering civil war 11 Ruled or controlled by a
respected 19–20 Religious leader Notable Traits d20 Trait 1 Canals in place of streets 2 Massive statue or monument 3 Grand temple 4 Large fortress 5 Verdant parks and orchards 6 River divides town 7
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
oppresses majority Ruler’s Status d20 Ruler 1–5 Respected, fair, and just 6–8 Feared tyrant 9 Weakling manipulated by others 10 Illegitimate ruler, simmering civil war 11 Ruled or controlled by a
respected 19–20 Religious leader Notable Traits d20 Trait 1 Canals in place of streets 2 Massive statue or monument 3 Grand temple 4 Large fortress 5 Verdant parks and orchards 6 River divides town 7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
The Blood War Throughout history, the teeming demon hordes of the Abyss and the regimented legions of devils from the Nine Hells have battled for supremacy in the cosmos. On worlds of the Material
Plane, those who know of the conflict refer to it as the Blood War—a conflict that has raged for millennia, ravaging the Lower Planes. The battlefields of the Blood War are concentrated in the Nine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
The Blood War Throughout history, the teeming demon hordes of the Abyss and the regimented legions of devils from the Nine Hells have battled for supremacy in the cosmos. On worlds of the Material
Plane, those who know of the conflict refer to it as the Blood War—a conflict that has raged for millennia, ravaging the Lower Planes. The battlefields of the Blood War are concentrated in the Nine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Aftermath of the Last War The war is over, but deep rifts remain between Thrane and its neighbors. Aundairian war magic created a blasted wasteland between the two nations. To the east, the conflict
with Karrnath left farms and cities such as Shadukar devastated and abandoned, home only to the lingering undead left behind after the Karrnathi retreat. For most, these grim reminders of war
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Aftermath of the Last War The war is over, but deep rifts remain between Thrane and its neighbors. Aundairian war magic created a blasted wasteland between the two nations. To the east, the conflict
with Karrnath left farms and cities such as Shadukar devastated and abandoned, home only to the lingering undead left behind after the Karrnathi retreat. For most, these grim reminders of war
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
get some gold in their pocket. Another wants to impress a paramour. A leader guiding their nation into war is motivated both by fear of their neighbors and the sincere belief that Khorvaire would be
better off under their rule. Primordial forces strive to change or destroy Eberron. But more often, characters encounter misguided patriots, religious extremists, dragonmarked houses looking to wring a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
get some gold in their pocket. Another wants to impress a paramour. A leader guiding their nation into war is motivated both by fear of their neighbors and the sincere belief that Khorvaire would be
better off under their rule. Primordial forces strive to change or destroy Eberron. But more often, characters encounter misguided patriots, religious extremists, dragonmarked houses looking to wring a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Aftermath of the Last War Droaam is barely a decade old. The treaty nations refuse to acknowledge its sovereignty; according to the terms of the Treaty of Thronehold, it’s a rebellious territory of
Breland. As a renegade nation, it is a haven for war criminals and deserters, as well as brigands and mages pursuing forbidden paths of magic. The monsters of Droaam have no particular love for these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of honorable warfare, chivalry, and justice in society. Even in the midst of his everlasting war with his brother Hextor, god of war and tyranny, Heironeous promotes his own portfolio: war fought
religious rites and festivals. Priests at such sites relate stories of the gods, teach the ethics of their patron deities, offer advice and blessings, perform religious rites, and provide training in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Aftermath of the Last War Droaam is barely a decade old. The treaty nations refuse to acknowledge its sovereignty; according to the terms of the Treaty of Thronehold, it’s a rebellious territory of
Breland. As a renegade nation, it is a haven for war criminals and deserters, as well as brigands and mages pursuing forbidden paths of magic. The monsters of Droaam have no particular love for these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of honorable warfare, chivalry, and justice in society. Even in the midst of his everlasting war with his brother Hextor, god of war and tyranny, Heironeous promotes his own portfolio: war fought
religious rites and festivals. Priests at such sites relate stories of the gods, teach the ethics of their patron deities, offer advice and blessings, perform religious rites, and provide training in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Creating a Gnoll War Band To include a gnoll war band in your campaign, or if you need to generate one quickly for use in an encounter, use the tables in this section. Roll on each one in turn to
determine the war band’s name, components, and unique traits. The War Band Name table is set up to create two-word names. Some war bands become infamous enough to earn an epithet from their enemies, but
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’ 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
holdings for several hundred years, until a combination of drought, attacks by enemies (including dragons and nagas), civil war, torpor among the serpent gods, and the development of iron weapons by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Creating a Gnoll War Band To include a gnoll war band in your campaign, or if you need to generate one quickly for use in an encounter, use the tables in this section. Roll on each one in turn to
determine the war band’s name, components, and unique traits. The War Band Name table is set up to create two-word names. Some war bands become infamous enough to earn an epithet from their enemies, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
is favored by a god, pantheon, or religious order. This section presents the Life Domain, Light Domain, Trickery Domain, and War Domain subclasses. Life Domain Soothe the Hurts of the World
The
itself relies on the positive energy associated with this domain, so a Cleric of almost any religious tradition might choose it. This domain is particularly associated with agricultural deities, gods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
is favored by a god, pantheon, or religious order. This section presents the Life Domain, Light Domain, Trickery Domain, and War Domain subclasses. Life Domain Soothe the Hurts of the World
The
itself relies on the positive energy associated with this domain, so a Cleric of almost any religious tradition might choose it. This domain is particularly associated with agricultural deities, gods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Daughters of Sora Kell, they have been given new purpose… and the Daughters use an army of ogres and war trolls to maintain order. To date, the other nations of Khorvaire have refused to recognize Droaam, and
expanding. As Droaam isn’t bound by the Treaty of Thronehold, it’s become a haven for war criminals and deserters, along with other criminals and mages pursuing forbidden paths of magic. Many of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Daughters of Sora Kell, they have been given new purpose… and the Daughters use an army of ogres and war trolls to maintain order. To date, the other nations of Khorvaire have refused to recognize Droaam, and
expanding. As Droaam isn’t bound by the Treaty of Thronehold, it’s become a haven for war criminals and deserters, along with other criminals and mages pursuing forbidden paths of magic. Many of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
appearance of loyalty toward rival terrors. Every part of Kalakeri holds secrets and dangers, and nowhere is untouched by its rulers’ war for dominance. When planning adventures in Kalakeri, consider
claims to know a path to religious enlightenment. Those who fail to prove their devotion to his teachings turn up petrified.
3 The sea boils around an ancient, submerged ruin called the Drowned Altar
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
borders of Akros, confronting any threats that might bring harm to their homeland. Such is an endless war that demands Akros’s constant attention. While a few permanent encampments exist—like raucous Camp
Mogis-worshiping raiders make brutal sacrifices and endlessly quarrel, their war cries echoing through the canyon. The Stratian Front Soldiers from the Akroan army monitor Phoberos and patrol the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Ghaash’kala are orcs or half-orcs. They’re deeply devoted to their faith and might be paladins (Vengeance or Devotion), clerics (Life, Light, or War) or Zealot barbarians. Hermit and outlander are logical
, 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->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, she took to the Avernian wastes on one of the rakshasa’s infernal war machines and never looked back. Years later, Mahadi still refers to her as “the one the got away.” The scowl on Feonor’s face
hints at her constant annoyance with the multiverse around her. She prefers not to speak, and when she does, it’s typically only in whispers, her short sentences interspersed and punctuated with