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hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to
to be invincible. They see the principles that define them and their deities at work every day in the world around them — nature rewards the strong and mercilessly eliminates the weak and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Dead Three Bane (the Lord of Tyranny), Bhaal (the Lord of Murder), and Myrkul (the Lord of Bones) make up the Dead Three. While these deities have lost much of their power, their faiths still command
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Dead Three Bane (the Lord of Tyranny), Bhaal (the Lord of Murder), and Myrkul (the Lord of Bones) make up the Dead Three. While these deities have lost much of their power, their faiths still command
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Superstitions Barbarians vary widely in how they understand life. Some follow gods and look for guidance from those deities in the cycles of nature and the animals they encounter. These barbarians
your family, or are they the result of personal experience? Superstitions d6 Superstition 1 If you disturb the bones of the dead, you inherit all the troubles that plagued them in life. 2 Never
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Cleric: Death Domain The Death domain is concerned with the forces that cause death, as well as the negative energy that gives rise to undead creatures. Deities such as Chemosh, Myrkul, and Wee Jas
. Improved Reaper Starting at 17th level, when the cleric casts a necromancy spell of 1st through 5th level that targets only one creature, the spell can instead target two creatures within range and within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
great heroes of ancient wars. Deities of Eberron The Sovereign Host
Alignment
Suggested Domains
Symbol
Arawai, goddess of fertility NG Life, Nature Sheaf of wheat tied with green ribbon
nature’s wrath NE Tempest Bundle of five sharpened bones The Fury, goddess of wrath and frenzy NE War Winged wyrm with woman’s head and upper body The Keeper, god of greed and death NE Death Dragonshard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
shadow and see through every deception. Some are deities of beauty and artistry, who teach that art is a vehicle for the soul’s improvement. Clerics of a god of light are enlightened souls infused with
affected. Improved Flare Starting at 6th level, you can also use your Warding Flare feature when a creature that you can see within 30 feet of you attacks a creature other than you. Potent Spellcasting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
? Or are you an embittered loner sworn to take vengeance on those who have done great evil, sent as an angel of death by the gods or driven by your need for revenge? Appendix B lists many deities
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Black dragons versed in magic often record notes and rituals on bones, shells, and metal plates instead of paper or parchment. These unusual works are art in their own right, each featuring rows of
disappeared years ago
2 Stone carvings representing a pantheon of deities that passed from common knowledge long ago
3 The lost secret to forging an alloy imbued with arcane potential
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
paladins doesn’t come from deities, but from the caster’s inner power or belief. 2 You come from an agnostic community and give little thought to spiritual matters. 3 You were once deeply devout, but a
your own personal religion and believe that all the established faiths are flawed. Deities of Eberron The Sovereign Host
Province
Suggested Cleric Domains
Common Symbol
Arawai Life, love
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
immune to being charmed, frightened, and paralyzed. (The copper band is worthless as a treasure, for the magic is keyed to this crab.) It has an improved claw attack: Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to
intelligently attack intruders, being careful not to bump the protective skin walls. The crab is experienced in fighting in this manner, as is evidenced by the bones scattered about, but the characters are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Sphinxes In sacred isolation, a sphinx guards the secrets and treasures of the gods. As it calmly regards each new party that comes before it, the bones of supplicants and quest seekers that failed
guardian. Benign deities sometimes grant a sphinx the power to remove supplicants that fail their tests, transporting them away and ensuring that they never encounter the sphinx again. However, those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
humanoid bones barely covered by the water. Outcropping Caves Three natural caves open near the top of the 30-foot-high rock formation at the far end of the pool. These crevices might be noticed by
investigates finds a considerable amount of feather-encrusted filth, along with the following items: A total of 39 sp Seven turquoise stones carved with the symbols of random deities (25 gp each) A potion of climbing A spell scroll of sleep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
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
wield this power are enlightened souls infused with radiance and the power of their deities’ discerning vision, charged with chasing away lies and burning away darkness. JODIE MUIR Light Domain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
black shroud, the dust and bones of a nameless dwarf, and the bones of a mole that was accidentally sealed in with the dwarf’s remains. Treasure. The crystal panels can be carefully pried from the
solid.
The statues represent the dwarven deities Moradin (god of creation), Berronar Truesilver (god of hearth and home), Clangeddin Silverbeard (god of battle), and Marthammor Duin (god of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Gods of the Orcs Orcs believe their gods to be invincible. They see the principles that define them and their deities at work every day in the world around them — nature rewards the strong and
is Gruumsh One-Eye, who created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
deities. Most leonin understand that people aren’t their culture, though, and individuals who prove themselves trustworthy might find gradual acceptance among the prides. Even so, leonin prides accept
declare their status and ornament themselves with claws and small bones taken from defeated opponents. While intensely territorial, the Ironmanes sometimes offer their services as guards or guides
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
living in such a dangerous city. As a result, few desperate elders seek the blessing of the Lord of Bones. Those who do, though, tend to be both cagey and wealthy, which means that although Myrkul’s
relatively small. Their sinister reputations outstrip their actual influence, though, with gossip spreading quickly whenever the deities’ ominous symbols appear in graffiti or the Flaming Fist cracks down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
living in such a dangerous city. As a result, few desperate elders seek the blessing of the Lord of Bones. Those who do, though, tend to be both cagey and wealthy, which means that although Myrkul’s
relatively small. Their sinister reputations outstrip their actual influence, though, with gossip spreading quickly whenever the deities’ ominous symbols appear in graffiti or the Flaming Fist cracks down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Isles, especially if you haven’t been assured of safe passage, and often even then. Northlanders pay homage to several deities, but they most honor Valkur, a hero-god of their own who exemplifies the
casualties number in the dozens, at most. The Whalebones are so called because of the scattered skeletons of those great sea creatures that litter the beaches of most of the islands. These bones are the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
of their individual deities. All types rightly fear Maglubiyet’s wrath, but each carries out the Mighty One’s divine will differently. Goblins typically flee from obvious threats, and hobgoblins often
and despair until he one day conquers all pantheons. Goblinoids harbor a special hatred for clerics of enemy deities, focusing on them in battle and desecrating their temples whenever they have the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Although both deities are ultimately beholden to Maglubiyet, the greater god allows them to retain a measure of their influence over the hobgoblins because their philosophies are in line with his own
they know will result in death if the act will bring glory to the banner or the legion. Honor the Gods. Hobgoblins give regular recognition to the deities left to them after Maglubiyet’s conquest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
toasty blessing God Some dragons demand not just service but worship from their minions. Among Humanoid creatures, kobolds are most likely to treat their dragon patrons as deities, since they typically
), and create tales and hymns to stoke their deities’ egos. But other Humanoids might also feel (or at least feign) religious devotion to a dragon, sometimes even manifesting magical power as a result
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
through the charred bones and ashes finds an amulet of health that Macreadus used as a holy symbol. It shows no signs of damage, hinting at its magical nature. The amulet’s pendant and chain are made of
snow, or on a section of wall or floor using ash from a nearby fireplace. Macreadus’s spirit can finally rest after it witnesses the activation of the new and improved Summer Star. As it departs, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
form of the response might vary depending on the method of divination used, which can go beyond the inlaid sticks, dragon bones, or ornate cards mentioned in the spell description. Diviners in Theros
. Omens should communicate important messages from the gods, something meaningful enough that deities have deigned to interfere in mortal efforts. The gods don’t provide omens to address unimportant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Ahghairon turned the fortunes of war against the “everlasting ones,” which were destroyed or scattered. Ahghairon improved slowly in skill and power with the passage of the years, until he became a
floating bones of the last person who tried to defy them. The name of this poor soul has been lost to time, but the miscreant was likely a wizard who sought to steal the magic treasures that had been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
dwarves’ battle against Tinder, including the scattered and charred bones of those who died. The dwarves left three ore carts in the mine, all in working order or repairable. The cart track circling the
cabinets are covered with creepers, bird droppings, and the bones of small animals. Stools collapse if any weight is put on them. There’s no information and nothing of use here. 2. Supply Shed This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
: Shattered Temple Aligned Plane: Astral Plane Members: Disillusioned worshipers, skeptics Epithet: Defiers The Athar believe that the gods are impostors. For all their might, the so-called deities are
might be true deities that oversee everything, but such beings are beyond comprehension. They assert that worshipers of the gods draw their power from unknowable sources—false gods simply take the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
destroyed, the shrines in this room were repurposed so laborers could worship their gods and feel at peace while working underground. Altar Deities. The deities represented on the altars are left to your
spirits.”
The stone caskets contain the earthly remains (dust and bones) of Xeluan’s four companions and their loved ones. Angry Wraiths. If the characters ignore the warning and enter the crypt, four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
is tucked into one corner. Dirty dishes, half-full stewpots, moldy heels of bread, and gnawed bones cover the tables. Several goblins scuttle about while a tough-looking goblin barks orders.
This
(Religion) check to identify the deities that were once revered here: Oghma (god of knowledge), Mystra (god of magic), Lathander (god of dawn), and Tymora (god of luck). Development. If combat erupts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
of bread, and gnawed bones cover the tables.
This hall holds seven miserable goblins and their leader—a fat, cantankerous goblin with 12 hit points named Yegg. Yegg is the chief cook for the
, preferably in twos or threes. Any cleric who examines the chapel’s decor can attempt a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check to identify the deities that were once revered here: Oghma (god of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
The Mountain Door The uppermost level of Khundrukar, called the Mountain Door, is a natural cavern that was expanded and improved upon by Durgeddin’s folk, who created a series of halls and guard
that descends a flight of stairs into a small chamber. Light from outside slants into the room through a series of narrow embrasures.
The area is littered with well-gnawed bones, cobwebs, and rat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
quenched their thirst. If the characters improved the cub’s attitude, she gladly agrees to lead the characters to the fountain. G9: Fountain All Heal Tomas Duchek The enchanting waters of the
bones, and shells. Stairs ascend to a loft with a nest and four playful baby giant otters (weasels with a swimming speed of 30 feet). G20: The Gardener’s Rest A ten-foot-wide tunnel in a steep rise is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
small collection that Marlos Urnrayle assembled during his life as a human aristocrat. The tomes include academic texts on the elemental planes, holy texts that refer to earth deities or elemental powers
chamber is obviously an ancient crypt. Niches along the walls hold dozens of old skeletons, some with scraps of burial cloth still clinging to their bones.
Not all the monsters beneath the






