continent refuses gods to have requires

Sphinx of Judgment

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the

Intelligence (spell save DC 16, +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It requires no material components to cast its spells. The

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

Young Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15): 1/day each: calm emotions, faerie fireAncient legends suggest that when the gods came to the First World and tried to

1 A young moonstone dragon on the cusp of adulthood refuses to settle down and build a lair. To protect the local populace from the dragon’s chaotic activities, a minor deity sends a deva

Gynosphinx Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the

(spell save DC 16, +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It requires no material components to cast its spells. The sphinx has the

Enhanced Sphinx

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the

(spell save DC 16, +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It requires no material components to cast its spells. The sphinx has the

Androsphinx Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the

(spell save DC 18, +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It requires no material components to cast its spells. The sphinx has the

Dragonborn

races

capital—the granite city of Ember Cairn. When dragonborn prayed, they were met with silence from their gods. They dwelled in the ruins of their own inheritance. that would become Castinella

. Disillusion and desperation caused the dragonborn to abandon their ancestral lands and scatter across Etharis, searching for the answers as to why their gods fell silent. It was in this same period human

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; Elminster 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

Human

races

a threat by the dominant folk of the continent. Left unchecked, their numbers quickly grew. And in the end, the humans’ adaptable nature and adventurous mindset led them to expand beyond their

that followed the Era of Expansion have been witness to the decline of each human domain. While many commoners believe it to be the death of the gods that began this downfall, folk of other heritages

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

Moonblade Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, the sword lies dormant. It functions like a normal longsword until a worthy soul finds it and lays claim to its power. A moonblade serves only one master at a time. The attunement process requires a

special ritual in the throne room of an elven regent or in a temple dedicated to the elven gods. A moonblade won’t serve anyone it regards as craven, erratic, corrupt, or at odds with

After the Cataclysm

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

, and mass migrations. The Knights of Solamnia, the champions who might’ve kept Ansalon united, were distrusted as former allies of Istar and persecuted across the continent, even in Solamnia. The elven

disaster waned. Though many elves and mountain dwarves remained reclusive, other cultures tentatively rebuilt. Explorers ventured forth to map the drastically altered continent. Societies reestablished

Thassa as Campaign Villain

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

, but Meletis refuses to give up its navy. How can Thassa be appeased? 2 During a divine conflict, one of the gods’ weapons tumbles into the sea. Thassa refuses to return the godly weapon, claiming

change them back? How will the champions’ patrons respond if she refuses? 4 When multiple gods turn against her in a dispute, Thassa is enraged. She releases the locks binding every kraken in the sea, along with that of an ancient and mysterious kraken brood mother.

Before the Cataclysm

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

Before the Cataclysm Krynn’s earliest centuries have passed into mythohistory. The story begins in the Age of Starbirth when the gods forged the world from primordial chaos. This period’s records are

and the remaining gods. Takhisis the Dragon Queen in Her Human Guise During the thousand years before the Cataclysm, known as the Age of Might, several human nations flourished, conquering vast

2. Docks

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

members can attempt to steal one or more of the boats, but doing so requires a successful DC 16 Dexterity (Stealth) check (and the kuo-toa are able to sense invisible creatures). The kuo-toa pursue any

stolen boats, intending to capture the thieves as offerings to appease their gods. Five groups of three kuo-toa monitors led by a kuo-toa whip patrol the platforms at the water’s edge. They ensure no

Chapter 2: Khorvaire Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Mourning might simply consume us all? Gods, how I fear the future. —Lyrian Das, Morgrave historian Most player characters begin their adventures on the continent of Khorvaire, as shown on the poster

map included with this book and on map 2.1. Although humans make up the majority of the population in the nations of Khorvaire, the continent is home to a wide range of peoples and cultures. Once

Bard Legacy

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

from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires hard study

Kara-Tur

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

Kara-Tur Far to the east, past the wastes of the Hordelands, lie the empires of Shou Lung, Kozakura, Wa, and the other lands of the vast continent of Kara-Tur. To most people of Faerûn, Kara-Tur is

like another world, and the tales told by travelers from its nations seem to confirm it. The gods that humans worship in Faerûn are unknown there, as are common peoples such as gnomes and orcs. Other

Athreos as Campaign Villain

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

the underpinnings of existence. Correcting any imbalance in the cycle of life and death likely involves the assistance of other gods. If Athreos ever truly abandons his duties, it might be necessary

for another to take up his labors. Candidates could include titans or gods, but a selfless mortal might also sacrifice themselves to become the new Athreos. Athreos’s Divine Schemes If Athreos were to

Kruphix as Campaign Villain

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

altercation between the gods, Kruphix declares a new Silence. He refuses to lift it unless the other gods agree to aid him in forcing Klothys back into the Underworld.

Kruphix as Campaign Villain As a campaign villain, Kruphix is most likely trying to maintain or restore the balance of power among the gods. He doesn’t know the future, and his actions sometimes have

Religion and the Gods

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

Religion and the Gods The gods of Krynn are said to have abandoned the world, and in the great cities of Ansalon, temples and centers of faith are few. Nevertheless, small miracles occur across the

world. Druids and hidden communities offer prayers in the old ways and employ mysterious magic. Long-lived peoples remember the worship of the gods and see their shapes in nature and the constellations

Worshiping Athreos

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

specific treasures. Apocryphal writings in the Underworld library of Oneirrakthys say that Athreos was the first mortal to die. When he came to face the gods, he brought a single treasure as an

offering to each of Theros’s five mightiest deities, hoping to receive a peaceful place among them in return. The gods realized what Athreos’s spirit represented: the first of an endless flood of mortal

Nylea as Campaign Villain

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

Nylea as Campaign Villain As a villain, Nylea is most likely driven by transgressions against her realm, whether by mortals or by other gods. She might begin her retaliation by barring all sapient

Theros, drawing in multiple gods and threatening the idea of civilization itself. Player characters who are champions of other gods could find themselves marked for death by hunters who have a grudge

Artifacts

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

Artifacts Miraculous relics fill the tales of Theros. Among these legendary items, none are more renowned than the weapons of the gods themselves. These artifacts embody divine will and the power of

their lack of proper devotion. Occasionally a god’s weapon might fall into the wrong hands or go missing entirely, sparking fantastic quests. Consult the Weapons of the Gods Adventures table for

Seven Things to Know

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Seven Things to Know What is Eberron? Here are the key things to know: The Last War Has Ended—Sort Of. The Last War plunged the continent of Khorvaire into civil war more than a century ago

peace. The conflicts, the anger, and the pain of the long war remain, however, and the new nations seek every advantage as they prepare for the next war to break out on the continent. Dragonmarked

Helm of the Gods

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

Helm of the Gods Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement) While wearing this helm, you know whether there is a celestial or fiend within 30 feet of you, as well as where the creature is located

, provided the creature isn’t behind total cover. Whenever you finish a long rest while wearing the helm, you can pray to one of the gods listed on the Helm of the Gods table and store the listed spell in

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

Kruphix's Villains

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

, happier, more natural state. 2 A gynosphinx possesses magic that can stop a rampaging monster, but refuses to share it for fear that it might be misused. 3 A former agent (spy) of Kruphix knows

threat to harmony among the gods. 5 An archmage works to destroy the Temple of Mystery to further divide Nyx from the mortal world. 6 A cult fanatic of Kruphix learns that the characters have

The First Flowering

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

their race. The spell succeeded, but it rippled backward and forward in time, and the land was sundered, changing the face of the world. The largest continent of this new world is now called Faerûn

. Far from its western shores rose the isle of Evermeet, considered a part of Arvandor, the home of the elven gods on the plane of Arborea, and a bridge between worlds. The Crown Wars Some thirteen

Wizard

classes Basic Rules (2014)

. Some aspire to become like the gods, shaping reality itself. Though the casting of a typical spell requires merely the utterance of a few strange words, fleeting gestures, and sometimes a pinch or

Moonstone Dragon Treasures

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

, crying, or scowling, depending on the viewer’s mood; the dragon requires all who visit to describe the face and sends away anyone who sees an angry visage 2 A string of leaves collected from the

day for clues about the vista’s whereabouts 6 An ornate silver chest that holds a mountain of gold coins; the dragon refuses to open the chest, claiming it can still smell the stink of the

Greyhawk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Greyhawk The gods of Greyhawk come from at least four different pantheons, representing the faiths of the various ethnic groups that populated the continent of Oerik over the ages. As a result

Scholars of the Arcane

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Scholars of the Arcane Wild and enigmatic, varied in form and function, the power of magic draws students who seek to master its mysteries. Some aspire to become like the gods, shaping reality itself

. Though the casting of a typical spell requires merely the utterance of a few strange words, fleeting gestures, and sometimes a pinch or clump of exotic materials, these surface components barely

The Forgotten Realms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

their gods, questing against the terrifying powers that threaten the land. Wizards plunder the ruins of the fallen Netherese empire, delving into secrets too dark for the light of day. Bards sing of

the World, a range of skyscraping, snow-covered peaks. These extend toward the Sword Coast, which forms the western edge of the great continent of Faerûn and stretches southward for thousands of miles

History of Eberron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

archfiends known as the Overlords and their armies of rakshasa and lesser fiends dominated Eberron. Forces of light—some versions of the story say the nine gods of the Sovereign Host, others say an

on the continent of Xen’drik that were devastated by a war with the dragons of Argonnessen. The goblin empire of Dhakaan ruled Khorvaire until its reign was shattered by an invading army of mind

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