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Monsters
The Book of Many Things
gather and inspire followers, protecting their people and guiding them to fulfill the medusaâs divine purpose. The Divine Purpose table offers suggestions for motivations. Roll on the table, or use
the entries as inspiration to create your own.
Divine Purpose
d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Divine Purpose"}
Purpose
1
Protect a sanctuary that hides
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Divine Being. Auril canât be surprised and canât be changed into another form against her will.
Divine Rejuvenation. When Auril drops to 0 hit points, her body collapses into shards of
ice with which to combat foes. These weapons are supernaturally resilient until Auril discards them, whereupon they break and melt like normal ice.
Auril the Frostmaiden
Auril the Frostmaiden is a
Magic Items
Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
lasts for 24 hours or until you break it.
3
The Golden Age of Dhakaan (golden goblin bicuspid)
10 goblin;goblins, 1 goblin boss
When you are hit by an attack and an ally is within 5 feet of you
levels of exhaustion.
20
Dahlver-Narâs Tooth (dusty human molar)
1 priest
As an action you can call on a divine force to come to your aid. Describe the assistance you seek, and the DM
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the Sovereign Host, you believe that the hand of the Sovereigns can be seen in all things. What others take to be intuition or instinct, you see as the voice of the Sovereigns offering guidance. You
be seen as speaking for Arawai and Boldrei. You may feel a particular connection to one Sovereign and, as a divine spellcaster, this could drive your choice of domain or oath. But as a vassal (the common term for a follower of the Host), you are expected to respect and honor all of the Sovereigns.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
break her pact with the archdevil. Ralzala hides under the ground at the base of the zapper. If the characters damage the zapper, Ralzala emerges from the ground, casts tongues, and offers them a deal
. She reveals that the deposed archdevil Bel would gladly aid the characters in overthrowing Zariel. If the characters help Ralzala break her pact with Zariel, the dao promises to direct them to Belâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, it can make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw to break free of the abolethâs control. On a successful save, the troglodyte fights for its own survival, not the abolethâs. Its first instinct is to flee if it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
messengers to nearby communities seeking help from adventurers. The characters might all have dreamed about a lush valley threatened by wildfires or received a divine message directing them to the
valley. Or they could plan to visit the hot springs in town as a relaxing break from their adventures. When the characters investigate the smokeâs source, they find the town of Arborean Springs.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
into existence as the result of divine action, as the expression of abstract ideals, or as manifestations of the strength of shared belief. As mortals continue to tell their tales of creatures that
break the power of the gods. You can use the Nyxborn Monster Origin table to help you decide what brought a Nyxborn creature into existence. Nyxborn Monster Origin d6 Origin
1 A god created
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Ashen Grotto Magic The Ashen Grottoâs magic reinforces the ordning specifically, and the natural, harmonious order of things in general. It can be used to break curses and ease afflictions, and to
to its undead state by any means short of divine intervention. Ordningâs Path. A creature who spends 8 hours meditating in the grotto on the nature of order and the rightful course of history can cast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
feature like Divine Smite or a spell like hex, do you get to reroll any 1 or 2 you roll for the extra damage? The Great Weapon Fighting featureâwhich is shared by fighters and paladinsâis meant to benefit
Divine Smite with the greatsword, Great Weapon Fighting doesnât let you reroll a 1 or 2 that you roll for the damage of Divine Smite. If my Battle Master fighter provokes an opportunity attack and it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
sphinxes break free of their divine command. However, even if a sphinxâs alignment and loyalties drift in this way, it never leaves the place it guards or grants its secrets to any except creatures it
half. Divine Guardians. Sphinxes test the worth of those who seek the treasures of the gods, whether forgotten secrets or mighty spells, artifacts or magical gateways. Creatures that choose to face a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Divine Relationships Mogisâs existence is defined by his eternal struggle against his twin brother, Iroas. (Only a handful of contradictory myths address the parentage of these gods, but they are
universally described as twins.) Any of Mogisâs actions and endeavors contribute to undermining and ultimately destroying Iroas. Any divine relationships Mogis might enter into are born of convenience and as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the world to maintain a divine shroud. 6 Watch the entrance to a slumbering titanâs tomb for any sign the titan might awaken, and repel the forces that seek to break the tombâs seal. Hierophant Medusa
inspire followers, protecting their people and guiding them to fulfill the medusaâs divine purpose. The Divine Purpose table offers suggestions for motivations. Roll on the table, or use the entries as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
danger around every corner. 7 I refuse to become a victim, and I will not allow others to be victimized. 8 I put no trust in divine beings. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 I try to help those in need, no matter
never be set free. 6 I have a child to protect. I must make the world a safer place for him (or her). Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I have certain rituals that I must follow every day. I can never break them. 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
2 Break down a ruling structure that stifles ingenuity and creativity.
3 Bring together lost icons of power to create an incredible storm with the might to halt a greater threat.
4
him, or as divine agents sent to aid his faithful. As the campaign begins, the characters might be summoned by an oracle and told of a dire prophecy threatening the polis. Next, they manage to avert
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
any case, a few renegade mind flayers do pursue arcane magic. Using some of the items or spells they discover, they can shield their minds as they aspire to break free of the elder brainâs control
preserve a brain without spoiling for 1d4 + 10 days.
Divine Magic Illithids acknowledge the existence of divine entities, but it is unusual for any but a deviant mind flayer to actively worship such a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
realms of small folk and sparking conflict. The greatest storm giants are powerful seers, skilled at identifying and interpreting cosmic signs and divine omens. The aloof and aristocratic cloud giants
shattered the ordning between the giants to break his âchildrenâ out of their complacency, pitting the six giant types against one another while keeping some semblance of order within each type. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
heavily obscured. A detect evil and good spell cast in the area, or a paladinâs use of Divine Sense, indicates that this is a consecrated place. Any creature that steps into the mist must make a DC 15
asked to come out of the chamber in order to break the spell, and she can give no clues as to the nature of her durance. If the characters come close enough, they can see that two sacks, a large one and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
defiant, and the exploitative, then Klothys will have restored the natural order and ensured the worldâs survival. Divine Relationships Klothys views many of the gods with disdain, considering them to
insurmountable odds, and Karametraâs taming of nature all run the risk of inspiring ambitious mortals who lust for ever more power and strain to break away from their proper place in the cosmos. Klothys
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
world. For example, you could decide that the clerics of a particular deity belong to an order that forbids the accumulation of material goods, other than magic items useful for their divine mission
presented as a divine blessing. Changing Spell Lists Modifying a classâs spell list usually has little effect on a characterâs power but can change the flavor of a class significantly. In your world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
, from Gilgamesh to CĂș Chulainn. Adventurers attempt mighty feats of legend, aided or hindered by the gods or their agentsâand the characters might have divine ancestry themselves. The monsters and
villains they face might have a similar origin. The chimera in the dungeon isnât just a random beast but the product of a divine curse. Mythic Fantasy Conflicts. Conflicts like these highlight the themes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Auril the Frostmaiden Auril the Frostmaiden is a neutral evil lesser god of cold indifference who embodies winterâs cruelty. (For information on what defines a lesser god, see the âDivine Rank
next winter solstice, with divine power far beyond what is reflected in the stat blocks presented here. After finishing a long rest, Auril regains any of her forms that were destroyed, provided at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the favor of Yondalla, believing that, now and then, the divine will of the goddess tips the balance of fate in their favor (or gives it a hearty shove when the occasion warrants). Naturally Innocent
politely they would as an elf visitor. This openness doesnât extend all the way to naivetĂ©. Halflings wonât be taken in by merely a promise of good intentions, and their instinct for self-preservation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
chapter 2 for information on moving along the chains and climbing the infernal iron posts they connect to. Ire of Tiamat Tiamatâs divine power is mighty enough to break the chains that bind Elturel
Nine Hells, and she is unable to take physical form for a time.
Innate Spellcasting (3/Day). Tiamat can innately cast divine word (spell save DC 26). Her spellcasting ability is Charisma.
Legendary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
creature that starts its turn restrained by the thorns takes 22 (4d10) slashing damage from the writhing barbs. Once a creature is entangled, it can break free only if all the thorn bushes within 5 feet
ghastliness you can conceive. Her divinations replicate the effects of a commune spell, although Red Ruth provides the answers to the questions without needing to appeal to a divine being. Red Ruthâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
(3.5E): In addition to presenting new arcane and divine spells, feats, prestige classes, and magic items, this book offers new options and infusions for artificers, explores dragon totem magic and the
many forces that break them. It includes maps of Sharn and locations within it, along with NPCs, spells, prestige classes, magic items, and more.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Father. They bind prisoners with tough cords of gut, each with 2 hit points and requiring a successful DC 17 Strength check to break. The Enemy of My Enemy On the way to Sloobludop after the previous
, believing in the power of their superior numbers and the divine might of their competing gods. A KUO-TOAN KOAN
The kuo-toa are aquatic creatures. As such, they have no real need for the boats they use to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
stop them. In Eberron, the gods are distant and donât directly intervene. The Silver Flame is a divine force of light, but it can only act through mortal champions. The few powerful benevolent NPCs
agent or did you break loose from your organization after they pushed you too far? Donât just think of your character as a set of numbers: even at 1st level, youâre remarkable. Hero Points. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, and many hope he can be convinced to return to his divine throne if the giants restore their ancient glory. But some giants believe that Annam is dead, that he is petulant and unworthy of worship, or
and bloodshed are easily lured to the demon lordâs service. Stone giants who feel stifled and repressed by their society sometimes break free in dramatic fashion by embracing Baphometâs creed (see the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
out that my avocados went bad. What a mess.â
âDigny Vots, Market Ward shopper
Market Ward Encounters d8 Encounter 1 A Transcendent Order instinct (see Morteâs Planar Parade) asks to spar with
cloaks, and horned gorgon shields 2 Celestial-owned bookstall carrying holy texts, illuminated manuscripts, and divine stationary 3 Boutique where a darkweaver (see Morteâs Planar Parade) with an eye for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
these last few missions, then it should all finally be over. 6 Devout Leader. Your commander is a person of deep faith. They believe that your success or failure lies entirely in divine hands and you are
. You are responsible for hunting down specific high-value and dangerous targets, which include deserters, suspected enemy special forces, or magical war machines run amok. 6 Siege. You are assigned to initiate a siege on an enemy stronghold or help break a siege in progress on an allied fortress.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
break it, but theyâve carved gouges into the iron spheres with their claws. Dead Tadpoles. Far Realm energy sustains the slaadi tadpoles in Spawn Hollow without the usual need for Humanoid hosts. The
magic bores him, and Oshundo cares even less about the divine entity the fanatics discovered, because gods donât concern Oshundo. Oshundo is no friend of the fanatics. The alhoon compares them to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
all divine power. Faction Attire. Defiers wear geometric, starry fabrics that hint at their astral ties. They adorn their outfits with silver chains and broken holy symbols. Role in Sigil. The Athar
break them under the right circumstances. Alix Branwyn According to the Guvners, there are three types of regulations. The lowest of these are Rules, the laws that govern peopleâs behavior. Next
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
donât know. Rocks and sheep? Oh, and a couple of very private festhalls. I canât tell you the number of times âŠ
Wait, why are you writing this down? Did Dran send you? Well ⊠Iâm on my lunch break! Yes
to travel. In the long term, Minghee has the drive and instinct to pick up spellcasting (and use a new stat block of your choice) if any spellcasting character takes the time to mentor her. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
orc that has been chosen by Gruumsh must gouge out one of its eyes as a sign of devotion, sacrificing half of its mortal vision in return for divine power. These god-touched orcs are revered as living
to rid them of most of the flesh, and then use a ritual punch to break out the bridge of the nose and leave the skull with a single eye. Orcs that appreciate the strength and ferocity of a foe might