correctly ranges gods to her reward

War Domain

Classes Player’s Handbook

warriors and reward them for their great deeds. They include champions of honor and chivalry as well as gods of destruction and pillage. Other war gods take a more neutral stance, promoting war in all its manifestations and supporting warriors in any circumstance.

excellence and courage. Clerics who tap into the magic of the War Domain excel in battle, inspiring others to fight the good fight or offering acts of violence as prayers. Gods of the War Domain watch over

Chief Guh

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

the gods will reward her and elevate hill giants to the top of the ordning. Guh has spent the past four months gorging herself, while nearby ranches, farmsteads, and orchards have been pillaged. Not

Dragon Blessed

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, thaumaturgy 1/day each: enhance ability, flame strike, mass cure wounds, revivify, tonguesDragon blessed are the acolytes of dragons, whom they revere as gods. They wield magic to heal and support those

lives during some foolhardy adventure. Other followers seek to uncover the mysteries of draconic nature and live a life worthy of their dragon’s reward, and they dream of a world where dragons can live among them as their rulers.

Fisher

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

scavengers. (Evil) 5 Balance. Do not fish the same spot twice in a row; suppress your greed, and nature will reward you. (Neutral) 6 Hard Work. No wave can move a soul hard at

compensated. 3 I will fish the many famous waters of this land. 4 The gods saved me during a terrible storm, and I will honor their gift. 5 My destiny awaits me at the bottom of a

Giff

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

it, giff are drawn to the Astral Plane because, on a deep psychic level, they remain connected to their creator gods, who have just enough divine spark left in them to imbue giff with sparks of their

of the race in question. Height and Weight Player characters, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to

Astral Elf

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Long ago, groups of elves ventured from the Feywild to the Astral Plane to be closer to their gods. Life in the Silver Void has imbued their souls with a spark of divine light. That light manifests

characters, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

said back to them to make sure I have remembered it correctly. 2 I might not like you, but I will endeavor to treat you with respect, if not kindness. 3 I like to impress visitors by

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

War Domain Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

, the gods of war watch over warriors and reward them for their great deeds. The clerics of such gods excel in battle, inspiring others to fight the good fight or offering acts of violence as prayers

. Gods of war include champions of honor and chivalry (such as Torm, Heironeous, and Kiri-Jolith) as well as gods of destruction and pillage (such as Erythnul, the Fury, Gruumsh, and Ares) and gods of

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

pages were tales of bold heroes, strange and fierce animals, mighty primitive gods, and a magic that was part and fabric of that distant land. — Elaine Cunningham, Daughter of the Drow In the

give their children names from other languages, such as Dwarvish or Elvish (pronounced more or less correctly), but most parents give names that are linked to their region’s culture or to the

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

appreciation or patience for art. They leave little space for joy or leisure in their lives, and thus have no reserves of faith to call upon when in dire straits. Implacable Gods Hobgoblins revere two

gods unique to their race, the only survivors of a pantheon that was decimated by Maglubiyet so long ago that hobgoblins don’t remember the names of the fallen. Nomog-Geaya is the greater of the

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

human standing nearly two feet taller. Their courage and endurance are also easily a match for any of the larger folk. Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged with red, but the most

ancient strongholds in the youth of the world, and don’t abandon those traditions lightly. Part of those traditions is devotion to the gods of the dwarves, who uphold the dwarven ideals of

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

Lizardfolk

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

have lived on the worlds of the Material Plane since the worlds’ creation. Gifted by the gods with remarkable physical defenses and a mystical connection to the natural world, lizardfolk can

survive with just their wits in situations that would be deadly for other folk. Because of that fact, many lizardfolk myths state that their people were placed by the gods in the Material Plane to guard

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

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

and grows in power, at the cost of occasional services performed on the patron’s behalf. The magic bestowed on a warlock ranges from minor but lasting alterations to the warlock’s being

Sworn and Beholden

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

as patrons for warlocks are not gods. A warlock might lead a cult dedicated to a demon prince, an archdevil, or an utterly alien entity — beings not typically served by clerics. More often, though

warlock ranges from minor but lasting alterations to the warlock’s being (such as the ability to see in darkness or to read any language) to access to powerful spells. Unlike bookish wizards

Sworn and Beholden

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

as patrons for warlocks are not gods. A warlock might lead a cult dedicated to a demon prince, an archdevil, or an utterly alien entity — beings not typically served by clerics. More often, though

warlock ranges from minor but lasting alterations to the warlock’s being (such as the ability to see in darkness or to read any language) to access to powerful spells. Unlike bookish wizards

Chapter 3: The Outlands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

impartial and balanced canvas of the Outlands: a broad region whose boundless terrain blends to match the extreme forces that shape it. Arid, flame-scarred plains give way to heroic mountain ranges

sculpted in the likenesses of gods, moldy caverns ruled by sapient fungi, bottomless seas, and anything else that makes for great adventures. This chapter provides information for the Dungeon Master about

Legends of Godsbreath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Legends of Godsbreath Most people in Godsbreath worship one or more of the Covenant gods, who worked together to bring the first folk to this new land. Over long generations since, these deities have

stood united as the guardians of Godsbreath. But of late, they have begun to work independently to recruit and reward their own followers. Through recent prophecies known only to themselves, the

Other Rewards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Other Rewards As much as adventurers desire treasure, they often appreciate other forms of reward. This section presents a variety of ways that gods, monarchs, and other beings of power might

Random Tricks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

animates, or it animates other objects nearby 07–10 Asks three skill-testing questions (if all three are answered correctly, a reward appears) 11–13 Bestows resistance or vulnerability 14–16 Changes a

Contains an imprisoned creature 60–62 Locks or unlocks exits 63–65 Offers a game of chance, with the promise of a reward or valuable information 66–68 Helps or harms certain types of creatures 69–71 Casts

Goblin

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

inhabited before Maglubiyet’s rise. Now many goblins pursue their own destinies, escaping the plots of both archfey and gods. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your

characters, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly

Orc Legacy

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

devotion to other gods. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these

a century, that fact is mentioned in the race’s description. Height and Weight Player characters, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have

Noteworthy Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

her family and made a significant offering to the gods. In return, the gods created a stable plain where she built her new home. A group of guides and explorers called the Trail Keepers base their

when the gods moved mountains to create Xoxotla’s plain. Itzimico As volcanic ash drifts into the sea, it turns the coastal waters of the Obsidian Gulf dense and acidic, making docking a challenge

Quest: Shannik's Chores

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

up the Great Tower. DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation). The character correctly assembles the catapult according to its blueprints. DC 13 Wisdom (Perception). The character calibrates the catapult by

if they accumulate three failures, Shannik dismisses them, grumbling about their incompetence. Reward In exchange for completing a chore, Shannik pays a character 5 GP. A character can complete each

Serpent Cults

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Serpent Cults Some humans believe that not only are the yuan-ti superior to humans and worthy of emulation, but they are also the blessed emissaries of the serpent gods. From these entwined beliefs

gods, whether from an enemy’s weapon or at the point of a sacrificial knife. The yuan-ti use the cults devoted to them as a steady supply of willing minions and sycophants. Many yuan-ti establish or

Built on Bones

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

Built on Bones Centuries passed. In that time, the last kingpriest rose to power in the land of Istar. This religious leader dreamed of an earthly paradise—a pleasure city to reward those he deemed

) subjects might cast off mortal weakness and live like the gods. But the kingpriest and his servants were loath to reveal how they created their paradise. The city was constructed on an ancient

Redemption

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

necessary information from Nebukath, but stealing the book is beyond her ability, so she recruits the characters to carry out this task for the order. Remi offers no reward, but if the characters bring the

book or proof of its destruction to the order, each character receives a blessing of their choice, either from the gods they worship or from a god worshiped by Remi’s holy order: a blessing of health

Zorzula's Rest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

believes these specific mind flayers are the source of some of the goblins’ psionic abilities, and he believes that these “gods” will reward him handsomely for his obedience. In addition to retrieving the

telepathically using a special crystal from his “mighty gods”—actually the group of mind flayers at the heart of this adventure. (See the “Indigo Sanctum” section for more.) Ruxithid incorrectly

Worshiping Erebos

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

just before sunrise. (PETER MOHRBACHER) MYTHS OF EREBOS Erebos appears in many god-stories, often as a villain or a foil to the other gods. The stories told by his followers emphasize his power, the

before Erebos’s eyes. Suspecting that either Heliod or Kruphix knows where Kytheon’s soul went, Erebos will reward anyone who can tell him. Menelaia’s Song. Long ago, a master lyrist named Menelaia

Desert Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

riddle’s answer is lightning. The first character who answers the riddle correctly while touching the sphinx gains resistance to lightning damage for 10 days. If an incorrect answer is given, the statue

that these are the voices of evil wizards who are enduring an eternity of punishment for defying the gods and dooming the land to ruin. To the Bedine, the wind is an ill omen.

Syndra's Fate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Syndra’s Fate Characters who survive the Tomb of the Nine Gods won’t know the fate of Syndra Silvane until they return to Port Nyanzaru, use a spell such as scrying to spy on her, or reach out to her

reward. If Syndra dies but her soul is saved before the atropal devours it, she is raised from the dead within a tenday of the Soulmonger’s destruction and honors her agreement with the party. In the

Divine Ordeals

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

Divine Ordeals Life as a champion of a god offers abundant opportunities to escape life’s tedium, but a mortal who wants to truly take control of fate can request an ordeal from one of the gods. An

ordeal, as the name indicates, is no easy task. To receive one, a candidate must accomplish at least one near-impossible feat to even make the request: finding a pathway into Nyx. But the reward for

Piety

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

might end up in that position and provides ideals that represent the god’s interests. The gods do reward the devotion of their champions, though. The strength of your devotion to your god is measured by

score related to that god is 1. Your piety score increases by 1 when you do something to advance the god’s interests or behave in accordance with the god’s ideals. The gods expect great deeds from

Human Names and Ethnicities

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

Dwarvish or Elvish (pronounced more or less correctly), but most parents give names that are linked to their region’s culture or to the naming traditions of their ancestors. The material culture and

are slender, tawny-skinned folk with brown hair that ranges from almost blond to almost black. Most are tall and have green or brown eyes, but these traits are hardly universal. Humans of Chondathan

The Master Plan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

correctly planned and executed, a small group is needed to make a preliminary excursion into the fortress. The information gained by this reconnaissance team (see “The Mission”) will allow the allies to

explored the area without attracting any attention from the sahuagin. Mission Goals The objectives of the mission, which must be accomplished if the reward is to be gained, are fourfold: Determine the

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