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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
helped avert a war between the gods. She transformed them into the scabrous, birdlike creatures known as nagpas and rendered them able to acquire new lore and magical power only from the ruins of
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Hungry to claim more power despite the Raven Queen’s curse, nagpas strive to bring about world-shaking destruction. From the shadows, they manipulate events to bring about ruin. They can bring to
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might.
Some of these paladins go so far as
shall be punished as an example to all who might follow.
Strength Above All. You shall rule until a stronger one arises. Then you must grow mightier and meet the challenge, or fall to your own ruin
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might.
Some of these paladins go so far as
shall be punished as an example to all who might follow.
Strength Above All. You shall rule until a stronger one arises. Then you must grow mightier and meet the challenge, or fall to your own ruin
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
and ruin. But for the last few generations, some bands among the tribes were tempted to settle, make peace, trade, and even to build towns. Perhaps this is why Uthgar chose to raise up the totems
nomadic elves, the Harpers, and the priesthoods devoted to the gods of the First Circle.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the outlander background below as the basis for your
classes
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
classes
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
Oath of Vengeance
Legacy
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Classes
Player’s Handbook (2014)
The Oath of Vengeance is a solemn commitment to punish those who have committed a grievous sin. When evil forces slaughter helpless villagers, when an entire people turns against the will of the gods
Necessary. My qualms can’t get in the way of exterminating my foes.
Restitution. If my foes wreak ruin on the world, it is because I failed to stop them. I must help those harmed by their misdeeds.
Paladin
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Basic Rules (2014)
sacred work. Although many paladins are devoted to gods of good, a paladin’s power comes as much from a commitment to justice itself as it does from a god.
Paladins train for years to learn the
paladins take their work seriously. A delve into an ancient ruin or dusty crypt can be a quest driven by a higher purpose than the acquisition of treasure. Evil lurks in dungeons and primeval forests
Bard
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Basic Rules (2014)
Humming as she traces her fingers over an ancient monument in a long-forgotten ruin, a half-elf in rugged leathers finds knowledge springing into her mind, conjured forth by the magic of her song
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
Warlock
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relationship between warlock and patron is like that of a cleric and a deity, though the beings that serve as patrons for warlocks are not gods. A warlock might lead a cult dedicated to a demon
, while poring over tomes of forbidden lore, a brilliant student’s mind is opened to realities beyond the material world and to the alien beings that dwell in the outer void. Once a pact is made, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
realities of mortal life. Three of these gods—Ephara, Iroas, and Karametra—played significant roles in the establishment of human civilization, in opposition to the archons. The goddess Ephara
Birth of the Poleis The end of the Age of Trax corresponds roughly with the rise of the fourth and latest generation of gods, whose interests lie in the application of more abstract principles to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
first iteration of physical reality, which was subsequently sundered into the innumerable realities that now make up the Material Plane. The first inhabitant of this First World was Sardior, a ruby
hordes of creatures overran this fledgling world, waging war on the dragons and colonizing the realm in the names of their gods. Bahamut and Tiamat were defeated, and Sardior disappeared. Sometime after
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
trickster gods, crystal vases, and so forth). Each art object is worth 25 gp. Vegepygmies Hiding in the ruin are 1d4 vegepygmies (see appendix D). They are not in a fighting mood and cower from interlopers. If attacked, they flee through cracks in the walls and attempt to hide in the surrounding marsh.
thorny bushes choke the streets. Statues representing the trickster gods leer from many junctions. Cautious characters can move through the city at a rate of 200 feet every 5 minutes. Even if they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
trickster gods, crystal vases, and so forth). Each art object is worth 25 gp. Vegepygmies Hiding in the ruin are 1d4 vegepygmies (see appendix D). They are not in a fighting mood and cower from interlopers. If attacked, they flee through cracks in the walls and attempt to hide in the surrounding marsh.
thorny bushes choke the streets. Statues representing the trickster gods leer from many junctions. Cautious characters can move through the city at a rate of 200 feet every 5 minutes. Even if they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
realities of mortal life. Three of these gods—Ephara, Iroas, and Karametra—played significant roles in the establishment of human civilization, in opposition to the archons. The goddess Ephara
Birth of the Poleis The end of the Age of Trax corresponds roughly with the rise of the fourth and latest generation of gods, whose interests lie in the application of more abstract principles to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
first iteration of physical reality, which was subsequently sundered into the innumerable realities that now make up the Material Plane. The first inhabitant of this First World was Sardior, a ruby
hordes of creatures overran this fledgling world, waging war on the dragons and colonizing the realm in the names of their gods. Bahamut and Tiamat were defeated, and Sardior disappeared. Sometime after
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Kraken Leviathan of Legend Habitat: Underwater; Treasure: Any Richard Luong Ancient weapons of the gods, krakens slumber in the deepest oceanic abysses, awaiting their time to rise and dominate the
to rain down lightning on their foes. Krakens usually have little interest in mortal affairs. These terrors were created by the gods to wage war in ages long forgotten. Since that era, most krakens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Kraken Leviathan of Legend Habitat: Underwater; Treasure: Any Richard Luong Ancient weapons of the gods, krakens slumber in the deepest oceanic abysses, awaiting their time to rise and dominate the
to rain down lightning on their foes. Krakens usually have little interest in mortal affairs. These terrors were created by the gods to wage war in ages long forgotten. Since that era, most krakens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
chromatic.
Breathe, dragons—draw in the life-gift
breathed into you at the dawn of creation.
Breathe, dragons; sing of the outsiders,
war-bringer gods with their mortal adherents;
Teeming, they
-bringers seized her and bound her,
snatched her from death, entombed her in torment—
Sealed in the darkness forever,
captive to gods laying claim to creation.
Breathe, dragons; sing of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
chromatic.
Breathe, dragons—draw in the life-gift
breathed into you at the dawn of creation.
Breathe, dragons; sing of the outsiders,
war-bringer gods with their mortal adherents;
Teeming, they
-bringers seized her and bound her,
snatched her from death, entombed her in torment—
Sealed in the darkness forever,
captive to gods laying claim to creation.
Breathe, dragons; sing of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the gods rained destruction on the world. The Knights of Solamnia fell into disgrace in the aftermath of the Cataclysm, and Dargaard Keep became a cursed, haunted ruin. The Rest of the Story When Lord
disrespecting his dead wife’s memory, the Knights of Solamnia cast Soth from their orders. Soon after, the gods called Soth to redeem himself by preventing the Cataclysm, but Soth failed in his quest, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the gods rained destruction on the world. The Knights of Solamnia fell into disgrace in the aftermath of the Cataclysm, and Dargaard Keep became a cursed, haunted ruin. The Rest of the Story When Lord
disrespecting his dead wife’s memory, the Knights of Solamnia cast Soth from their orders. Soon after, the gods called Soth to redeem himself by preventing the Cataclysm, but Soth failed in his quest, and
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
The World is Broken Etharis is a world on the brink of total destruction. The gods are dead, fear and superstition are rife, and every realm is beset by cataclysms threatening to collapse
civilization entirely. The bleak realities of Etharis make the realm incredibly dangerous. The common folk cower in their fragile bastions of civilization while monsters stalk freely across the land. Travel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
brilliance led him along a stranger path: seeking to escape the Mists into the “true realities” beyond. Firan keeps the basis for his strange theories secret, but his ambitions drive him to travel
quests if they’ll assist him in investigating an infamous ruin nearby. A thief stole Firan’s prized amulet—a chain bearing a tiny gold dragon skull. Uncharacteristically agitated, he offers the characters any knowledge he possesses if they retrieve the amulet swiftly.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
brilliance led him along a stranger path: seeking to escape the Mists into the “true realities” beyond. Firan keeps the basis for his strange theories secret, but his ambitions drive him to travel
quests if they’ll assist him in investigating an infamous ruin nearby. A thief stole Firan’s prized amulet—a chain bearing a tiny gold dragon skull. Uncharacteristically agitated, he offers the characters any knowledge he possesses if they retrieve the amulet swiftly.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of “anything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests.” For a hero in Theros, a tragic flaw is something that the gods themselves might
exploit or punish, with hubris being the classic example. The gods of Theros aren’t so concerned about “ordinary” flaws like addiction or laziness. Rather, consider a tragic flaw involving something you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
between the primordials and the gods. Since then, the Ruinous Sea has encroached on the citadel. It now stands on a beach at the edge of the Ruinous Sea. The citadel is a ruin, as the sea’s chaotic energies hasten its erosion and will someday claim it entirely.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of “anything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests.” For a hero in Theros, a tragic flaw is something that the gods themselves might
exploit or punish, with hubris being the classic example. The gods of Theros aren’t so concerned about “ordinary” flaws like addiction or laziness. Rather, consider a tragic flaw involving something you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
between the primordials and the gods. Since then, the Ruinous Sea has encroached on the citadel. It now stands on a beach at the edge of the Ruinous Sea. The citadel is a ruin, as the sea’s chaotic energies hasten its erosion and will someday claim it entirely.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, legions of soldiers devoted to the wicked god Takhisis the Dragon Queen, and the world faces ruin once more. The War of the Lance has begun, and in a conflict between gods and dragons, a wounded world
War Comes to Krynn The world has ended, and it’s ending again. Three hundred years ago, the Cataclysm brought ruin to the world of Krynn. In a single day, an age of wonders came to an end. Countless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, legions of soldiers devoted to the wicked god Takhisis the Dragon Queen, and the world faces ruin once more. The War of the Lance has begun, and in a conflict between gods and dragons, a wounded world
War Comes to Krynn The world has ended, and it’s ending again. Three hundred years ago, the Cataclysm brought ruin to the world of Krynn. In a single day, an age of wonders came to an end. Countless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
characters who rely on faith, conviction, or fate—particularly clerics, druids, and paladins—but any character’s story can benefit from them. When using this table, you can choose the entries that speak
revealed themself to be false, a disciple of a power opposed to your beliefs. Ruin You were once a favored adherent of a religious order, but you’ve been cast out in disgrace. Sage An otherworldly being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
coins were melted down and reminted. Fallen from grace, Omu became known as the Forbidden City. Nine Trickster Gods With Ubtao gone, primal spirits arose from the rain forest to bewitch the few remaining
nine trickster gods. The new deities were divisive and often cruel. Too weak to grant miracles to every follower, they concocted elaborate trials to winnow the clergy. On holy days, the mettle of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
coins were melted down and reminted. Fallen from grace, Omu became known as the Forbidden City. Nine Trickster Gods With Ubtao gone, primal spirits arose from the rain forest to bewitch the few remaining
nine trickster gods. The new deities were divisive and often cruel. Too weak to grant miracles to every follower, they concocted elaborate trials to winnow the clergy. On holy days, the mettle of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Disaster Strikes As volcanic eruptions shake the earth, the ancient Twin Gods Observatory topples When a character climbs to at least half the height of the observatory—whether using the steps or
earthquake hits, causing them to take 21 (6d6) bludgeoning damage and knocking them prone if they fall. Countdown to Ruin. After the initial quake, have characters roll initiative to emphasize the urgency