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Player’s Handbook
Chained God; Zargon, the Returner; Hadar, the Dark Hunger; or Great Cthulhu. Or you might invoke several entities without yoking yourself to one. The motives of these beings are incomprehensible, and the
Great Old One might be indifferent to your existence. But the secrets you’ve learned nevertheless allow you to draw strange magic from it.
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
. Immediately after taking damage, the lich, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, magically teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.From beyond the stars, a Great Old
becoming an eldritch lich.
Like other liches, eldritch liches are spellcasters who have cheated death, but an eldritch lich does so by allowing a Great Old One to implant a Far Realm parasite in the lich
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
ruins. You are part of a savage society that clings desperately to the Old Ways — attuned to nature, full of primal rage, and given short shrift by a world consumed with continuing civilization
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I’m as stubborn as a batterboar.
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I’m so convinced of my superiority over soft, civilized people that I’ll take great risks to prove it.
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The Great Old One
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Classes
Player’s Handbook (2014)
Lurks; Tharizdun, the Chained God; Dendar, the Night Serpent; Zargon, the Returner; Great Cthulhu; and other unfathomable beings.
only in legends. Its motives are incomprehensible to mortals, and its knowledge so immense and ancient that even the greatest libraries pale in comparison to the vast secrets it holds. The Great Old One
races
, humanity discovered a kingdom already shattered in Etharis’s most southern regions. Not even the dragonborn themselves could recount the history that had led to the destruction of their once-great
missionaries began teaching their own religions to the dragonborn that remained—of the Aetheric War and the Divine Seraphs. The dragonborn came to believe that their gods had not abandoned them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the campaign. A continuing campaign designed with a theme and a story arc in mind can feel like a great fantasy epic. The players derive the satisfaction of knowing the actions they take during one
Continuing or Episodic Campaigns The backbone of a campaign is a connected series of adventures, but you can connect them in two different ways. In a continuing campaign, the connected adventures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Rooting Out Evil The characters might want to assault the four elemental temples as quickly as possible, but they also need to deal with the cults’ continuing efforts to corrupt and terrorize the
people of the Dessarin Valley. While the characters are busy smashing one temple, the other three cults can do great harm in the area. Between expeditions to Tyar-Besil, the characters would be well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Chapter 2: The Lost City Lost in the desert, the last great remnant of a once-prosperous civilization rises from the dunes. Within this ziggurat await untold riches and the sunken city of Cynidicea
factions devoted to ancient gods. Meanwhile, an ageless evil of unknown origin lurks in the bowels of the dilapidated ziggurat. Called Zargon the Returner, the tentacled, one-eyed creature preys on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
and foul-smelling smoke before continuing on their way. 7 Two guards in bright yellow robes and Cynidicean masks of scowling warriors kneel before one of the characters, addressing them as King Alendria
the characters to their leader in area B25. 12 1d6 cultists of Zargon declare that the characters must be sacrificed to the Returner and attempt to capture them alive.
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
people who became yuan-ti were one of the original human civilizations. Their society built great temples of stone and forged metal into armor, tools, and weapons. In their ceremonies they paid homage to
’ 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
or religions), or one good god and one evil god. Or your world might be alive with spirits great and small, from lesser river spirits to the godlike spirits who inhabit great mountains. Impersonal forces and philosophies can also fill the role of gods in a campaign.
Creating Religions A list of gods is a good starting point, and it can be sufficient to get a campaign started. But you can add more depth to your campaign world by fleshing out more details of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, called That Which Lurks; Tharizdun, the Chained God; Dendar, the Night Serpent; Zargon, the Returner; Great Cthulhu; and other unfathomable beings. Expanded Spell List The Great Old One lets you choose
The Great Old One Your patron is a mysterious entity whose nature is utterly foreign to the fabric of reality. It might come from the Far Realm, the space beyond reality, or it could be one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
from the Court itself, allowing you to serve its will and to protect your people. Of all the religions of Eberron, the Undying Court is most grounded in the world. The Court stands in the city of
as an assembly of your greatest sages and leaders. Should you accomplish great achievements in your life, you can aspire to join the Court. As a cleric or paladin of the Undying Court, you have a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Eberron The world of Eberron has many different religions, but the most important revolves around a pantheon called the Sovereign Host and their malign shadow, the Dark Six. The gods of the Sovereign
religions are very different from the traditional D&D pantheons. The monotheistic Church of the Silver Flame is devoted to fighting against evil in the world, but plagued by corruption in its own ranks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
treasures as you see fit, with an eye towards your home campaign and your particular players. If time permits, the giants organize traps, ambushes, and last-ditch defenses against continuing forays into
from within. The characters have been warned to expect guards at the great doors to the steading, but none are visible. (If the party returns to the stronghold after an initial foray, there will be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Other Religious Systems In your campaign, you can create pantheons of gods who are closely linked in a single religion, monotheistic religions (worship of a single deity), dualistic systems (centered
on two opposing deities or forces), mystery cults (involving personal devotion to a single deity, usually as part of a pantheon system), animistic religions (revering the spirits inherent in nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
Old Ones table to determine which entity gave an eldritch lich its parasite. Great Old Ones d6 Form 1 Cthulhu 2 Tharizdun, the Chained God 3 Dendar, the Night Serpent 4 Ghaunadaur 5 Zargon, the Returner 6 That Which Lurks
Eldritch Lich From beyond the stars, a Great Old One whispers promises of reality-defying knowledge and world-bending power. When a wizard or a warlock hears that whisper and listens too intently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
features Khorvaire’s largest temple of Kol Korran. The Great Hall of Aureon in Upper Menthis draws scholars and worshipers alike. The Pool of Onatar’s Tears in the Blackbones district of the Cogs is
Market, often visited by templars passing through the city. Even some lesser known religions are represented in Sharn. The Graystone district in Middle Tavick’s Landing is a haven for followers of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the orcs of the region. In her studies of the Prophecy, Vvaraak had foreseen a great threat that could be stopped only by the younger races. So she taught the orcs the secret language of the natural
Wardens of the Wood, the Greensingers, and the Ashbound. Today, the Gatekeepers are one of the smaller sects, and many of the sites of their long-ago battles have been abandoned and forgotten. But some Gatekeepers still remain in the Shadow Marches and the Eldeen Reaches, continuing their vigil to this day.
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
hammer Shinare N Trade, wealth Griffon’s wing Sirrion N Change, fire Multicolored fire Zivilyn N Wisdom Great green or gold tree Gods of Evil
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
know the area they live in well. They’ve heard stories of other places from merchants and travelers, but few know what lies beyond the mountains or in the depths of the great forest unless they’ve
religions led by charismatic prophets, kingdoms ruled by lasting dynasties, and shadowy societies that seek to master long-lost magic. The influence of such factions waxes and wanes as they compete with each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Lucha, where luchadores don colorful masks, adopt epic personas, and battle using acrobatic maneuvers. Faith and Festivals Worship is ingrained in city culture, and major religions have temples ranging
recent decades, the city has undergone significant transformations marked by great discoveries attributed to the Argent Congregation. Doña Estela, a dwarf landowner who held a seat in the Trecena for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
unobstructed floor space is directly in front of the doors on the east and west walls. In the center of this clutter stands a great black desk. A figure crouches atop a tall stool, scratching on a
” below for more information. The western door leads to area K25. The eastern door provides access to a staircase (area K21) that leads down to area K9 and up to a landing outside area K35, continuing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Adventurers can find the canyon by traveling upstream along an arm of the Loagrann River. This great flow once carved the canyon out of the rock that now surrounds it. Time has reduced it to a
stream that tumbles along the canyon floor before widening and continuing its long journey southwest, where it merges with the Delimbiyr River on its way to the sea. DEADSTONE CLEFT: GENERAL FEATURES
A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
encountered no trouble so far, but this territory can be dangerous. Bandits and outlaws have been known to lurk along the trail.
Before continuing with the adventure, take a few minutes to do the following
player’s character get out of a tough scrape. This exercise is a great opportunity for the players to contribute to the adventure’s backstory. Ask the players to give you the party’s marching order and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
to advise and tutor them for long after the Descent. The Great Old One Beyond the planes known to great wizards and sages lies the Far Realm of the Great Old Ones, beings outside time, space, and
. Similar to the Earthmother, it uses magical pools as windows into the world to spread its influence. Zargon, the Returner, also called the Invincible Tyrant, is said to be an undying and unkillable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
three most common are the Great Wheel, the World Tree, and the World Axis, but you can create or adapt whatever model works best for the planes you want to use in your game. The Great Wheel The default
beads on a string. But it’s not the only possible explanation of the river’s course. The World Tree A different arrangement of planes envisions them situated among the roots and branches of a great cosmic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the Elf-Eater, Dendar the Night Serpent, Borem of the Lake of Boiling Mud, Kezef the Chaos Hound, Zargon the Returner, Camnod the Unseen, Holashner the Hunger Below, Piscaethces the Blood Queen
of Zoretha, Kyuss the Worm That Walks, Tharizdun the Elder Elemental Eye, Atropus the World Born Dead, Pandorym the Utter Annihilation, Haemnathuun the Blood Lord, Maram of the Great Spear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, the Returner; Hadar, the Dark Hunger; or Great Cthulhu. Or you might invoke several entities without yoking yourself to one. The motives of these beings are incomprehensible, and the Great Old One
, Fiend Patron, and Great Old One Patron subclasses. Archfey Patron Bargain with Whimsical Fey Your pact draws on the power of the Feywild. When you choose this subclass, you might make a deal with an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
size that near the ancient ancestral mound of the Red Tiger tribe. The settlement was founded some time ago by members of the Black Lion tribe, who put down roots here rather than continuing to live
the newly reborn Blue Bear tribe might well be Tree Ghost Uthgardt who are following a call from a revived Blue Bear totem.
Great Worm. The Frost Hills, a small southern spike of the Spine of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
reliable and ruthless market on the Sword Coast. Information, treasures, secrets, and souls can be bought or sold for the right price. As a great hero of Baldur’s Gate once said, “Watch your step in the
mercenaries, the Watch
Commerce: Dyes, fish, imports from Chult, mercenaries, nautical supplies
Organizations: The Guild, neighborhood crews, trade guilds
Religions: Gond, Tymora, Umberlee, any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
as the most reliable and ruthless market on the Sword Coast. Information, treasures, secrets, and souls can be bought or sold for the right price. As a great hero of Baldur’s Gate once said, “Watch
: Flaming Fist mercenaries, the Watch
Commerce: Dyes, fish, imports from Chult, mercenaries, nautical supplies
Organizations: The Guild, neighborhood crews, trade guilds
Religions: Gond, Tymora
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
temple, sitting in a pew, and listening to a sermon is a mode of worship foreign to most fantasy religions. More commonly, celebrants offer sacrifices to their gods. The faithful bring animals to the
in most calendars, but local or national festivals account for many others. The birthday of a monarch, the anniversary of a great victory in a war, craft festivals, market days, and similar events all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
to visit sacred dwarven sites before continuing on to Goldenfields. They were last seen at the west end of the Stone Bridge, turning south to proceed overland through the heart of the Sumber Hills
and warped into strange reflections of the Elemental Planes. At the heart of each elemental node, the characters find a great portal that serves as a conduit from its associated elemental plane. Here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
excavate the temple ruins, hoping to find evidence of their benevolent deity. The work is continuing under the rule of the evil serpentfolk, but it’s slow going. Several grippli have been forced to
fully. Inside the sarcophagus are two items of great significance to the yuan-ti: a suit of serpent scale armor and a serpent’s fang (both described below). Serpent Scale Armor Armor (scale mail