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King Hekaton

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

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;t answer prayers, and his divine offspring — the lesser giant gods — were out of touch, constantly waging war against one another on the Outer Planes. Hekaton came to believe that the giants were no longer the rightful masters of the world.Lightning, ThunderCold

Final Scene

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

desire to hold sway over the forest.) Divine magic pours from Lurue’s horn and turns the tainted pool back into silvery, glistening pure water. The Pool of Eternal Spring is restored to its former nature

. (The book speculates that this divine intervention is courtesy of Selûne, who has been waiting for Malar’s plan to come to fruition so that she might demonstrate to him the utter futility of his

Example Rival: High Priest Cheldar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Example Rival: High Priest Cheldar The temple of Pholtus, god of the sun, seeks to bring as many folk as possible under its sway. Though it has been in town for only two years, the temple is already

, divine spellcasting ability, and a few hundred common folk recently converted to the temple’s cause. Plans. Cheldar is stern but fundamentally a good person. He tries to win support by providing

Playing with Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

that makes all their dreams come true. Whether it’s unlocking the secrets of the multiverse, living in the soft and supple lap of luxury, holding sway over hordes of adoring followers, or maybe even

Monk: Way of the Drunken Master, Way of the Kensei, Way of the Sun Soul Paladin: Oath of Conquest Ranger: Gloom Stalker, Horizon Walker, Monster Slayer Rogue: Mastermind, Scout, Swashbuckler Sorcerer: Divine Soul, Shadow Magic, Storm Sorcery Warlock: Celestial, Hexblade Wizard: War Magic

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

battle or illness, but an orc can live to about 40, remaining healthy almost up until the end. Luthic’s divine blessing can further extend an orc’s life, though Gruumsh is never happy when

; their loyalty by turning them into slaves. If a tribe is defeated and driven from its lair, the survivors might come under the sway of a strong but dimwitted creature, such as a hill giant or an ogre

Chapter 2: Faiths of Khorvaire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Chapter 2: Faiths of Khorvaire Religion plays an important role in Eberron. The gods don’t manifest physically, but people of faith believe that divine forces shape everyday life. Shared beliefs

of the Kingdom of Galifar and holds sway over most of Khorvaire—except for Thrane, which favors the Church of the Silver Flame. Other religions connect specific cultures or communities; the kalashtar

Origin of the Raven Queen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

quasi-divine entity, her supernatural rage corrupted the ritual into a phenomenon that took on a terrible strength of its own. By the time the queen realized her error, she could feel the now-twisted

become irresistible. It pulled the queen, and all who were under her sway, into the Shadowfell, where she was instantly killed. From her ruined mind and body, the Raven Queen was born. The Creation of

Thassa's Influence

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

time, Thassa holds sway over the slow-acting but irresistible forces that alter the world over hundreds or thousands of years. Krakens and other behemoths of the deepest oceans move at Thassa’s command

sometimes seems disinterested in the intrigues of the present, even in her own current schemes, as her thoughts drift toward what the future holds. Divine Relationships Thassa disdains the shortsightedness

Nyx

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

Nyx Nyx is an endless plane of existence where the powers of potentiality and belief hold sway. It is the realm of the gods, of belief given form, of dreams, and of rising and fading philosophies

fully formed. Thassa’s palace floats underwater, its buildings suspended in giant bubbles that drift with the currents. At its edge, in a city of divine copper and marbleized hopes, Ephara makes her

Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

his mind and his will. Shedrak is completely mad, considers Karazikar a god, and brooks no defiance or disrespect toward his “divine master.” Slaves One hundred slaves of various humanoid races serve

. All of the slaves fear Karazikar, and the notion of acting against the beholder seems impossible to them. However, witnessing the bravery of the adventurers has a chance to sway them. If the

The Ultimate Sacrifice

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

advantage of this moment of uncertainty, making a Charisma (Persuasion) check with advantage to sway Zariel from the path of evil. Resolve a successful check as noted in “Redeeming Zariel” earlier in

choose not to try, read: Zariel grabs the sword by the blade and lets her fiendish blood cascade down its edge, snarling in pain. “With this final rite, I discharge my divine duty. Let my name be forever

Children of the All-Father

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

Children of the All-Father In an age before human and elf, when all dragons were young, Annam the All-Father put the first giants upon the world. These giants were reflections of his divine offspring

both below and above. They held sway over the oceans from undersea fortresses and lorded over the land from castles in the sky. Cloud giants built immense floating cities and served the storm giants

Renown

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

campaigns where the gods take active roles in the world. Using this approach, you track renown based on specific divine figures in your campaign. Each character has the option to select a patron deity

. With each rank of piety gained, a character can pray for divine favor once per day. This favor usually comes in the form of a cleric spell like bless. The favor often comes with a sign of the divine

Interloper Gods

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

under Yeenoghu’s sway. In either case, the result is a horrible monster with a gullet akin to the bottomless Abyss itself (see the maw of Yeenoghu in chapter 6). Elemental Evil Claudio Pozas King

Eileanar Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

charge here. Aurivyl ministers to the spiritual needs of all who enter the court. Wise and measured, she is the sole respected practitioner of divine magic in Eileanar and is in high demand for her

Court of Fountains for one of the following reasons: Divine Magic. Aurivyl’s skill with divine magic is famous. Adventurers in need of healing, resurrection, or guidance in the ways of the gods would do

Uthgardt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

sway of a brutal chieftain known as Wormblod. The tribe’s spirit mound is located inside Great Worm Cavern, in the Spine of the World. Wormblod and his tribe strike out from this cavern only

Bonesnapper clan has lost Uthgar’s divine favor. Halric refutes such claims by staging bold raids. Griffon warriors venture as far west as the Sword Coast and as far east as the Silver Marches, and they are

Life in the Tribe

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

past the age of 25 due to battle or illness, but an orc can live to about 40, remaining healthy almost up until the end. Luthic’s divine blessing can further extend an orc’s life, though Gruumsh is

its lair, the survivors might come under the sway of a strong but dimwitted creature, such as a hill giant or an ogre. It is also not unheard of for an exceptionally strong and charismatic evil human

Dungrunglung

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

undead problem. King Groak holds absolute sway in Dungrunglung, and his subjects follow his orders without question. However, should the balance of power shift firmly to Krr’ook or Roark (see the

the adventurers to be part of his divine destiny, and to aid Krr’ook in completing the preparations to summon Nangnang. He offers Dungrunglung’s hospitality as well as information about Chult in

Market Ward

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

. However, in a city dominated by ideological factions, trade guilds hold little sway, and most factions—except for the Free League and Society of Sensation—discourage members from joining guilds, believing

cloaks, and horned gorgon shields 2 Celestial-owned bookstall carrying holy texts, illuminated manuscripts, and divine stationary 3 Boutique where a darkweaver (see Morte’s Planar Parade) with an eye for

Bryn Shander Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

guardian accompanies Zelraun at all times. Zelraun tells the characters (truthfully) that he has no idea where Artus is, and all prior attempts to divine his whereabouts or scry on him with magic have

inquisitors have taken their worship of Helm to extremes and are determined to destroy anyone they believe is under the demons’ sway, as well as anyone who challenges the edicts or their beliefs. Sir

Masters' Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

Despair Although the chambers in this zone are referred to as “temples,” they are essentially security rooms designed to destroy the unwary. Doors. All the doors in this zone are locked. Aura. Divine

second round of combat, or if reduced to half his hit points or fewer, Lahnis directly asks the characters their purpose and admits a willingness to join the rebels. The characters can sway him with

Cultists of the Dead Three

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

allowed them to be reborn. While the Sundering saw the other gods of the Forgotten Realms withdraw their direct influence from the world, the Dead Three remained behind in mortal form as quasi-divine

that he can sway the mighty to pledge their loyalty to him in return for power over others. He finds the hunger for power that exists in every mortal heart and awakens it with carefully crafted

Island Approach and First Floor

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

chaplain of the fortress, prayed to Procan for divine intervention against the approaching Tammeraut. The residents of the hermitage, who generally espouse no particular religion, have converted the

areas — which, of course, leads to even more creatures coming under his sway (see “Conclusion” for more information). Three chuuls hide beneath the mass of corpses. These creatures were attracted by

Faerûn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

arcane magic is illegal in Amn, meaning that the only authorized spellcasters in the nation are wielders of divine magic who enjoy the support and patronage of a temple, and users of arcane magic who

have been given special dispensation by one of the oligarchs. So pervasive is the sway of Amn’s oligarchy that few crimes merit physical punishment but those that involve the use of arcane magic or an

Maelstrom Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

to attempt to sway one giant lord. A failed check can’t be retried against the same giant lord until 24 hours have passed. The character gains advantage on the check under the following conditions

Hellenhild in melee combat, grant advantage on the check. Braxow. The stone giant thane fears the giant gods. If the character making the skill check claims to have spoken with the divine oracle at the Eye

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

its location or identity. Communicating in a language that the character understands, the couatl warns the character that the Great Worm tribe has fallen under the sway of an evil chieftain named

doubt that her words carry the weight of Helm’s divine wisdom. She is served by dozens of Gilded Eye inquisitors (male and female cult fanatics of various alignments and ethnicities) who employ a host

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