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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
granted will be to you new wonders that youâve never laid eyes on before. By the same token, youâre a person of interest, for good or ill, to those around you almost anywhere you go.
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
outlook means that religion is driven by faith, as opposed to the concrete actions of deities. The faithful believe that their triumphs reflect the assistance of a divine influence. They donât expect a god
invested in their own affairs and have little interest in Eberron. Demons and angels battle one another in Shavarath, but theyâve been doing this since before humanity existed, and they dare not leave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
â example. The Covenant is a pantheon of deities with a particular interest in Godsbreath. They have varied alignments and interests. This local pantheon is for you to define and might include gods
influence of the deities who founded Godsbreath is captured in the Covenant talesâverses of the Awakening Song that tell stories of the godsâ past exploits and share signs of their current influence
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
basis for comparison, domain inhabitants call those who speak of other worlds liars. For them, the following topics are standard aspects of life in their home domain or in a broader collection of
. Religion In many domains, locals maintain chilly relationships with aloof deities, knowing âthe godsâ only through hollow rituals and clergy with scant supernatural powers. Conversely, some people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
more subtle â and thus more open to interpretation â than others. The most common kind of communion that worshipers and priests find with their deities is in prayer, song, or meditation. Such
pronouncements of this sort are often personal in scope and brief, and those edicts that concern broader matters tend to be open to interpretation or debate. Priesthood Priesthood is a vocation like any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
devices, and other delicate or lovingly made things. Occasionally they kidnap victims to eat later or, more rarely, performers who catch their interest.
Ogres trace their origins to wrathful deities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
interest and responsibility), suggested domains for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. Several of the gods in the table are described below. Avatar of Moradin Dwarf Deities (The
religion of the dwarves is at the root of the societal roles that dwarves follow. Where most other creatures view their deities as ultrapowerful beings who stand forever apart from their worshipers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Broken Silence For hundreds of years, the world of Krynn has been bereft of those who call upon the favor of the gods. Legends say deities turned away from the world after the Cataclysm, and the
. Characters with no special interest in serving a deity might participate in the âScales of Warâ prelude instead. The prelude unfolds in a surreal, dreamlike situation where characters can follow a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
after death would its consciousness be cast into oblivion. Two divine entities have long been associated with mind flayers by the scholars of other races. These arenât deities, but rather
long fascinated mind flayers that emulate Maanzecorian, leading to frequent conflict between the two races. Ilsensine. Ilsensine is a broader philosophical ideal than Maanzecorian, leading many sages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
to the preceptsâ similarity to the teachings of some faiths, the Order of the Sun Soul has long had associations with temples and the faithful of three particular deities: Sune, SelĂ»ne, and Lathander
. These monks seek the secrets of life by studying death itself. It is the condition of being dead that concerns them most, and not what lies beyond; the afterlife holds little interest for them. Their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
exceptionally devout, consider reviewing the deities presented in chapter 2 and see if you gravitate toward one. Perhaps this god has a special interest in you, is the deity your family has hailed as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
bored nobles, constables or babysitters. Adventures employing survivors are meant to be asides within broader campaigns or otherwise short experiences. Cut Scenes, Dreams, and Memories Use survivors to
their chosen religions and receive spells from the deities they worship. Sneaks survive by their wits and are often charlatans or petty thieves. Squires possess a modicum of martial training and are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
reinforces this belief. White Plume Mountain is detailed in Tales from the Yawning Portal. Gods of Greyhawk The Gods of Greyhawk table shows many of the most popular deities worshiped in the Flanaess
. Greater gods and demigods are marked as such; the others are lesser gods. Many other deities and demigods are also worshiped in the Flanaess, beyond those shown on the table. Some deities of Greyhawk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, you are a studious individual, usually with an interest in history or technical subjects. You might revel in your role, working as a central figure in your franchise as you use your knowledge to
, your whisper jar becomes an uncommon magic item that can tap into the broader lore of Acquisitions Incorporated. As a bonus action, you ask the jar for information on a specific subject and make a DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
, Sulyma Shaaran Dark-haired and tan-skinned nomads from southern Faerûn, the Shaarans are skilled hunters, archers, and riders who revere various nature deities. They are organized into clans under the
golden cast to their skin and dark hair, but they tend to have darker skin and broader features. Each has only a single name (sometimes handed down from oneâs parent); Tuigans donât use surnames. No
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
relatively small. Their sinister reputations outstrip their actual influence, though, with gossip spreading quickly whenever the deitiesâ ominous symbols appear in graffiti or the Flaming Fist cracks down
such interest in Baldurâs Gate. PROMINENT GUILD KINGPINS
All Guild operations are overseen by kingpins, a handful of which are described below.
Goblin Behnie. Most are surprised to find Goblin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
they tell about their deities. Every warren has its unique repertoire of tales â some of them no doubt grounded in fact, while others could be the products of imagination. The distinction isnât
doesnât dwell there, having been exiled by Garl for its refusal to cooperate with the rest of the group. The Gnome Deities table lists the members of the gnome pantheon. For each god, the table notes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
relatively small. Their sinister reputations outstrip their actual influence, though, with gossip spreading quickly whenever the deitiesâ ominous symbols appear in graffiti or the Flaming Fist cracks down
such interest in Baldurâs Gate. Prominent Guild Kingpins
All Guild operations are overseen by kingpins, a handful of which are described below.
Goblin Behnie. Most are surprised to find Goblin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
the Trickster, the cleverest and slyest of the giant deities. Cloud giants align themselves according to the aspects and exploits of Memnor that they most admire, with evil cloud giants emulating his
deceitfulness and self-interest and good cloud giants emulating his intellect and silver-tongued speech. Family members usually align in the same direction. Wealth and Power. A cloud giant earns its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
areas of interest and responsibility), suggested domains for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. Each of the gods in the table is described below. Halfling Deities Deity
helping to teach important lessons to the next generation. The Halfling Deities table lists the members of the halfling pantheon. For each god, the table notes alignment, province (the godâs main
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Seldarine. The Elf Deities table enumerates the members of the Seldarine. For each god, the table notes alignment, province (the godâs main areas of interest and responsibility), suggested domains
The Seldarine The pantheon of elven deities, called the Seldarine, includes Corellon and the group of primal elves whom he graced with divinity. These gods were the ones who brought word to Corellon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
(the godâs main areas of interest and responsibility), suggested domains for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. The gods in the table are described below. Drow Deities (The
by drow. They revere a host of divine entities, which they refer to as the Dark Seldarine in mockery of the surface elvesâ deities. The Dark Seldarine are mighty, immortal beings, survivors from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
even the northern metropolises of Baldurâs Gate and Waterdeep, its influence is curtailed by the unwillingness of its rulers to work together in the nationâs best interest. The members of the Council
cultivated. The elves have no interest in looting the cities of fallen Lapaliiya, but neither are they willing to allow âadventurersâ free access to those lands through their territory. Halruaa. Once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
giants at heart, seeking to restore them to their proper place at the head of all creation. Priests and Rites. Memnor has wicked priests within his fold who emulate his duplicity, his self-interest
pray to Stonebones, the Great Creator, in a much broader range of circumstances, eager for divine insight as they carry out their daily lives. His priests undertake frequent pilgrimages into the
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 sourcesâfalse gods simply take the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
(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
entrance. Otherwise, this area contains nothing of interest or value. C12: Guard Quarters Four armored Humanoids stand around a stone brazier full of coals that glows in the middle of this small barrack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
GREAT CREATOR
Stone giants worship Skoraeus Stonebones as the Great Creator, second in skill to Annam, but master of the other deities in his fatherâs absence. He appears in stone giant art in two
interest in how soon Annamâs return comes to pass â they all want to live to see it. Some individuals gain a measure of immortality for themselves by merging with elemental forces. These storm giant
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
wriggle out of the window and drop to the garden below (area M14). Hellenrae flees by this route if she is cornered and doesnât believe she can defeat her enemies. Treasure Hellenrae has little interest