first the revered

Bahamut

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

Bahamut Bahamut (ba-HA-mutt) is one of the primordial dragons who (along with Tiamat) is said to have created the First World. For practical purposes, he is a god—ageless and immortal—who has dwelled

in Mount Celestia (see chapter 6) since the destruction of the First World. In the Dragonlance setting, where he is called Paladine (PAL-a-deen), he is the greatest of the gods of good. On other

Dwarves

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

Dwarves The dwarf god Moradin forged the first dwarves in his great workshop, causing them to spring to life from inert metal when he cooled the heated castings with his breath. Since then, the

dwarves have revered Moradin and sought to follow in his footsteps. Through constant, steady work, they strive to emulate the perfect example set by the originator of the arts and skills the dwarves pursue

Para-elemental Queen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

first minions. The characters must defeat Vox and these monsters before the minions become an army. Ulsedra Vox, Para-elemental Queen Ulsedra Vox leads the Primordial Alliance. Murderous and

the entity as if it were next to her. Though she initially revered only Chlimbia, Prince of Magma, Vox now worships all Para-elements. Vox decorates her body with sigils written in ash, and fire and frostbite scar her limbs.

The Mror Holds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

humanity first came to Khorvaire, the dwarves were locked in endless feuds. Over the centuries, they turned their energies to harnessing the astonishing natural resources of their mountain home. The dwarves

, who owe fealty to the noble line. The Sovereign Host is the dominant faith of the Mror Holds. Kol Korran is the most beloved of the Sovereigns, but Onatar, Olladra, Boldrei, and Dol Dorn are also revered.

Half-Orc Deities

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

just for the sake of appearances). They favor Faerûnian deities of war and trickery, such as Bane, Mask, and Tempus. First Family The orc pantheon, known as the Tribe of He Who Watches, is a group of

Master in the pantheon, revered by those who believe in the wisdom of attacking with overwhelming numbers. Black and White The two most sinister members of the orc pantheon lie at opposite ends of the

Gith Tables

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

they keep. 2 Power. The weak rule the strong. 3 Duty. It is by Vlaakith’s will alone that I act. 4 Freedom. No strong soul should be enslaved. Better to die first than live as another’s puppet

. Githyanki Bonds d4 Bond 1 There is no greater duty than to serve the Revered Queen. 2 Humanity thrives only because we conquered the illithids. Therefore, what is theirs is ours. 3 Without battle, life

Arekanz's Donjon Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Arekanz’s Donjon Locations In this unreality, before Vecna slew his rival deities and fed their remains to Arekanz, the archlich turned each rival to stone. From where creatures first appear in

emblazoned with the glowing symbol of Vecna. The statue reflects Habbakuk, a god of animals and druids revered widely on the world of Krynn.

Monster Behavior

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

at the first opportunity. 3 One monster is revered or even worshiped by the others, who will die for it. 4 One monster is admired by the group; its allies try to impress or help it. 5 One monster

of monsters in an encounter. For example, one bandit gang might be an unruly mob of braggarts, while the members of another gang are always on edge and ready to flee at the first sign of danger

Gods and Religion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creators of the First World, are the closest things to gods among dragonkind. Since they share the same fundamental connection to the Material Plane as their dragon offspring, Bahamut and Tiamat are

ageless and immortal. Since the destruction of the First World, both primordial dragons now dwell in the Outer Planes—Bahamut on Mount Celestia and Tiamat in the Nine Hells. On many worlds, Humanoids

Born to Serve

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

have proven them worthy, and now only their loyalty to the Revered Queen remains to be determined. As their last test, a group of githyanki entering adulthood must slay a mind flayer as a sacred rite

of passage before they are permitted to join their people on the Astral Plane. When the victors enter Tu’narath for the first time, they carry the bounty of their hunt directly to Vlaakith. She accepts the gift and intones a ritual chant that marks the youngsters’ induction into githyanki society.

Dewlight

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

is prepared to turn invisible and make himself scarce at the first sign of aggressiveness, but if the characters start by mentioning that they have spoken with Feynor, or if they talk to him about the

book they discovered, the sprite becomes friendly and contributes some additional details about their situation. As a scholar among his kind, Wheeldoli knows about some of the gods revered by the big

College of Creation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

students of the Song of Creation. And among dragonborn, the Song of Creation is revered, for legends portray Bahamut and Tiamat—the greatest of dragons—as two of the song’s first singers. Mote of Potential

College of Creation One bard’s song of creation is the score to another person’s nightmares. Tasha Bards believe the cosmos is a work of art—the creation of the first dragons and gods. That

Step 5: Add Flavor

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

ready to flee at the first sign of danger. d8 Personality 1 Cowardly; looking to surrender 2 Greedy; wants treasure 3 Braggart; makes a show of bravery but runs from danger 4 Fanatic; ready to die

attachments exist among the monsters in an encounter? If so, you can use such relationships to inform the monsters’ behavior during combat. The death of a much-revered leader might throw its followers into

Bodak

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

Bodak A bodak is the undead remains of someone who revered Orcus. Devoid of life and soul, it exists only to cause death. Marked by Orcus. A worshiper of Orcus can take ritual vows while carving the

, then unleashed to spread death in Orcus’s name. Orcus created the first bodaks in the Abyss from seven devotees, called the Hierophants of Annihilation. These figures, as mighty as balors, have free

A Race Divided

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

all agree that the first elves emerged from the blood that Corellon shed. These primal elves were much akin to Corellon, not nearly as powerful but just as changeable and audacious. Splendid fey

elves would be mortal, fixed in the forms they had adopted in defiance of Corellon’s will. The elves who most revered Lolth became drow, and the others divided themselves into a multitude of surface

Dwarves of the Multiverse

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

protected by mountains, they frequently form defensive pacts with humans, gnomes, and elves that live nearby. Although the best artisans are revered for their skills, just as in any dwarf clan, hill

result, all the adults in a typical mountain dwarf clan are trained in the use of armor and weapons. Miners are among the most revered members of a clan, since the tunnels and shafts they dig in search of

Kuo-toa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

days when the two races first met. “They invent their own gods… the very definition of insanity.” — Sabal Mizzrym of Menzoberranzan God Makers. Kuo-toa worship gods of their own creation, but if

divine image, and is usually random or nonsensical. One of the most revered gods of the kuo-toa is Blibdoolpoolp the Sea Mother, who takes the form of a female human with a crayfish head, a crayfish’s

Giants and Other Ancients

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Giants and Other Ancients In the mythic history of most D&D worlds, giants occupy a privileged place—alongside dragons—among the first sapient creatures to walk the earth. Elves and dwarves arose or

extending into the divine realms as well. The god Moradin, who is revered by many dwarves, is said to loathe the evil giant gods. But you might decide the dwarves and giants of your world have a long

Minotaur

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

Although minotaurs aren’t evil by nature and are free to worship any god, many are raised among those devoted to Mogis’s vile whims. Myths tell that Mogis created the first minotaurs from his own

, these heroes are revered as spiritual if not literal ancestors. The moral of this story is simply that Mogis is a god who rewards his faithful servants. Minotaurs who don’t follow Mogis are quick

Uthgardt Lands

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

Uthgardt Lands When I was newly departed from my homeland and first found my way to the North, I encountered a band of Uthgardt nomads on the trail — a part of the Elk tribe, led by a warrior named

that I was no wizard, Gyrt and I sat down to talk. I asked to share her campfire for the night, and Gyrt made space for me. That was my first meeting with Gyrt, but it wouldn’t be my last, nor my last

Exploring the Cemetery

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

using the power of the Companion. These skeletons attack any intruders on the cemetery grounds. When the minotaur skeletons are disposed of and the characters get their first close look at the chapel

spoken aloud as an action. Any undead creature that moves within 5 feet of an empowered statue for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there takes 5 (1d10) radiant damage. Each pillar is hollow

Gnome Gods

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

Glittergold When gnome children hear their first stories about the gods, they are introduced to a gold-skinned gnome with a wide grin and glittering gemstone eyes that shift colors like a kaleidoscope. The

gnomes believe that their ability to speak with burrowing animals comes from Segojan. All gnomes see Segojan as a healer of the sick and a protector of the hearth. He is also revered in his role as a

The Greyhawk Setting

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

Furyondy, Veluna, and Highfolk against the threats of bandits and hostile neighbors. These nations have little centralized authority or military power, so the knights have historically served as a first

Obedience is revered by all who pledge their lives to the Scarlet Order. His goals—and, by extension, the order’s goals—are shrouded in mystery and could one day tilt the balance of power across the

Giants

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

giants who wield two huge shields like plow blades. These shields bear spikes on their exterior and have hollow interiors into which the dreadnought pours hot coals at the first sign of danger. Armed with

. Hit: 30 (4d10 + 8) bludgeoning damage. Shield Charge. The giant moves up to 30 feet in a straight line and can move through the space of any creature smaller than Huge. The first time it enters a

Camp Righteous

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

Gauntlet first brought its war against undead to Chult, its members established this base camp (map 2.3) around an ancient Chultan shrine, which local guides call the House of the Crocodile. The

indicated otherwise, a trap can be spotted with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check. It’s best if just one character makes this check, and only the first check counts, no matter how many

Cragmaw Castle Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

, 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

. The room is kept dark to keep the beast calm, but King Grol doesn’t know what to do with it yet. If a character throws it fresh meat, the owlbear devours the food. Otherwise, it attacks the first

Cragmaw Castle Locations

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

Wave Echo Cave. Grol wants to sell the map instead of surrendering it, and he and Vyerith are negotiating a price. Vyerith first wants to question Gundren to determine if anyone else knows the

Areas of the Air Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

and Finder of Trails. Besilmer dwarves revered these gods as watchers over their dead. The air cultists started exploring the tombs, but they suspended their exploration after ghoul attacks. They and

air cult has turned it into a den of vice and depravity. If this is the first of the elemental temples the characters explore, the air prophet Aerisi Kalinoth sits upon the high throne overseeing her

Crypt of the Talhund Locations

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

first received Dumathoin’s vision for Talhundereth and who oversaw its initial construction. As fourteen Talhund assisted her, the number fourteen became important throughout Talhundereth and the crypt

attack as soon as any other creature enters the room. They can’t leave the room and fight until destroyed. Rotating the Sanctum. This hidden room is set atop a massive gear. When the characters first

Locations M - P

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

dragon bones juts from the head, neck, back, and tail of the mound. Enormous cairns encircle the mound out to a range of a quarter mile. Beneath them lie the bones of revered Thunderbeast tribal

operatives in Yartar dispatched mercenaries to the village, offering protection. The mercenaries rode into town on warhorses, acting like shining knights. The villagers welcomed them at first, but the

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

. They try to hide if they become aware of the characters, and they ambush the first character who arrives on the ledge without being quiet about it. Investigating. A successful DC 10 Wisdom (Survival

along the route, the first at 60 feet above the floor in area 3, the second at 40 feet, and the third at 20 feet. The characters might be able to see area 3 as they descend. A fortress emerges from the

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