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pages were tales of bold heroes, strange and fierce animals, mighty primitive gods, and a magic that was part and fabric of that distant land.
â Elaine Cunningham, Daughter of the Drow
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dash of nonhuman blood, revealing hints of elf, orc, or other lineages. Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and rarely live even a single century.
Variety in All Things
Humans are the most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Other Rewards As much as adventurers desire treasure, they often appreciate other forms of reward. This section presents a variety of ways that gods, monarchs, and other beings of power might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
The Gods of FaerĂ»n The gods that make up the pantheon of FaerĂ»n are much like the population of some of the Realmsâ greatest cities: an eclectic blend of individuals from a variety of sources. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
Humansâ Deities The breadth and variety of the human race in FaerĂ»n is never more evident than in the diverse collection of deities that humans worship. The FaerĂ»nian pantheon (detailed in chapter 1
) includes gods of every stripe, and a number of deities whose spheres of influence overlap and compete, which seems to be just how humans like it. Along the Sword Coast, most human communities have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Humanoids and the Gods When it comes to the gods, humans exhibit a far wider range of beliefs and institutions than other races do. In many D&D settings, orcs, elves, dwarves, goblins, and other
humanoids have tight pantheons. It is expected that an orc will worship Gruumsh or one of a handful of subordinate deities. In comparison, humanity embraces a staggering variety of deities. Each human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
land is ruled by Pharaoh Ankhtepot, the immortal intermediary between the mortals and the gods. The pharaoh rules from his pyramid, Pharaohâs Rest, in the City of the Dead. The people worship a
pantheon of strict gods (see âGods of HarâAkirâ later in this section). The priests of these gods oversee all aspects of labor, agriculture, trade, justice, and religion in the pharaohâs name. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Endless Web exacts her undying revenge upon two more champions of the gods
(BRIAN VALEZA) This chapter provides stat blocks for a variety of creatures unique to Theros, including mythic monsters
hydra could still destroy every human city unless it was immediately contained. Together the gods trapped the hydra inside a cavern deep under the Nessian Forest.
âJenna Helland, Godsend
Arasta of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
gods of good, a paladinâs power comes as much from a commitment to justice itself as it does from a god. Paladins train for years to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
gods of good, a paladinâs power comes as much from a commitment to justice itself as it does from a god. Paladins train for years to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Elder Evils The Elder Evils are a variety of entities whose existence dates to the beginnings of the multiverseâor possibly predates it. Some Elder Evils are creatures of the Far Realm (see chapter 6
), while others are akin to gods or primordial beings of the Elemental Planes. Some are thought to be imprisoned, while others are said to be slumbering until they awaken in some apocalyptic cataclysm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
divine power. A variety of gods across the worlds of D&D inspire their followers to embrace this path. Tempus from the Forgotten Realms and Hextor and Erythnul of Greyhawk are all prime examples. In
general, the gods who inspire zealots are deities of combat, destruction, and violence. Not all are evil, but few are good. Path of the Zealot Features Barbarian Level Feature 3rd Divine Fury, Warrior
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
Forms of Worship The average person worships different gods in different contexts. Most vocations have a patron deity: farmers make offerings to Chauntea for the prosperity of their crops, clerks
home, while others feel called to a particular god for a variety of reasons. Individuals often carry or wear a small token of their favored deity: a pendant or a pin in the image of the godâs holy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
tongue, the more delicious the food is considered. Peppers appear in every meal in a variety of forms. Festivals often feature turkey covered in molli, a thick, sweet-spicy sauce made from a mix of
, every village assembles a communal offering to the gods to request blessings, chief among them protection from disaster. The gathered offerings are carried by a caravan of walkers and wagons to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Core Assumptions The rules of the game are based on the following core assumptions about the game world. Gods Oversee the World. The gods are real and embody a variety of beliefs, with each god
claiming dominion over an aspect of the world, such as war, forests, or the sea. Gods exert influence over the world by granting divine magic to their followers and sending signs and portents to guide them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
over lesser creatures. Giants who turn to the worship of interloper gods and are cast out of giantsâ society might live among other worshipers of the same gods. Occasionally, giants take up residence in
patrons for artists or adventurers, or take it upon themselves to teach smaller folk. The Exiles table offers ideas for adventures featuring exiled giants in a variety of such roles. Many giants who wander
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
tyrant. The Heliodâs Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the godâs followers. Heliodâs Villains d6 Villain
1 A local noble imposes overwhelming
to a trial after which the perpetrator was exonerated.
4 A fanatical priest tries to undermine the priests of other gods by outlawing their holidays.
5 A tyrant suppresses free expression
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Interloper Gods Annamâs withdrawal has caused ongoing upheaval in the religious lives of giants across the Material Plane. Most believe Annam turned from his descendants in anger or disappointment
that he will never reclaim his throne. Some of these giants look for purpose in the service of other gods or powers. Giants who remain faithful to the gods of the Ordning call these other powers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of view. Kruphix often leaves his instructions open to interpretation, and not all of his agents use this considerable latitude responsibly. The Kruphixâs Villains table suggests a variety of foes
threat to harmony among the gods.
5 An archmage works to destroy the Temple of Mystery to further divide Nyx from the mortal world.
6 A cult fanatic of Kruphix learns that the characters have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
Religious Institutions Those who serve as priests of a god arenât necessarily clerics. Indeed, the power invested in clerics and other divine spellcasters by the gods is given out only rarely (see
prominent wall with a space nearby to burn a candle or some incense. Communing with the Gods Though many tales are told of times past when the gods appeared in physical form and walked the land
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons of the worlds of D&D. It introduces the gem dragonsâa family of five dragon kindsâas well as a variety of other Dragons and dragon-related monsters, character options, and inspirations. This
provides inspiration to help DMs craft dragon personalities and dragon-themed adventures, including sample lair maps. Chapter 6 includes stat blocks and lore for a variety of new Dragons and dragon-oriented
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Divine Intervention As with Callaphe the Marinerâs desperate cry to Thassa, heroes in dire straits sometimes implore their gods for help. Occasionally, the gods answer. Whether a response is elicited
by a heroâs desperate prayer, a clericâs use of the Divine Intervention class feature, or a godâs decision to intervene in mortal affairs for good or ill, an answer can manifest in a variety of ways
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
strike down those who stray. The Purphorosâs Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the godâs followers. Purphorosâs Villains d6 Villain
1 A cult fanatic of
archmage of Purphoros to aid her. Then several of their test limbs escape.
3 A rebel (spy) plots to set fire to a temple of Heliod and dedicate the blaze to Purphoros, driving the gods toward a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Epharaâs Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the godâs followers. Epharaâs Villains d6 Villain
1 A neighborhood leader enacts punitive laws, preventing
people from expressing themselves.
2 A guard imprisons people who worship gods opposed to Ephara, such as Phenax and Nylea.
3 A noble is building a new development directly in a forest, where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Iroasâs Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the godâs followers. Iroasâs Villains d6 Villain
1 A knight in the polis guard regularly subjects his soldiers
A priest tries to undermine the servants of other gods by forcing them into duels and shaming them if they lose.
6 A gifted orator (noble) offers honest but scathing criticism of a champion of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Temple Ceiling. The ceiling is 60 feet high.
Petrified Creatures. Eleven lifelike statues in a variety of poses are clustered together in the south end of the room. (These statues are petrified
statues once depicted other gods, but now they lie smashed beyond recognition. The assembly of petrified creatures includes five unfortunate adventurers (a male human, a male half-orc, a female elf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
mortality, whether embodied in undead monsters or expressed through the death of loved ones. A campaign revolving around an insidious evil, whether dark gods, monstrous races such as the yuan-ti, or
ghost accept death and move on, or one of the adventurers might even become a ghost! Variations on a Theme Mixing things up once in a while allows your players to enjoy a variety of adventures. Even a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
mythology of so many worlds across the Material Plane. Dragons populated the First World from the time of its creation, and a variety of peoples came to live in the First World after their gods made war on
those myths mention the dragon godsâor a single draconic creator, Io, who shed his own blood to inspire creation. Dragons have been reclusive and rare for most of Oerthâs recorded history, but ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
believing they are as powerful as the gods. Some go so far as to demand that mortals of other realms â even whole continents or worlds â bow down before them. VARIANT: GENIE POWERS
Genies have a variety
they are majestic. Haughty and decadent, they have a profound sense of entitlement that stems from the knowledge that few creatures except the gods and other genies can challenge their power. Creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Annam and the Ordning Most giants revere a pantheon of gods comprising Annam and his divine childrenâa pantheon they call âthe Ordningâ because it is the archetype of the ordning that structures
ten gods, generally recognized as his children, are more important in most giantsâ view. The Gods of the Ordning table summarizes key information about these gods. Annam Annam is a complicated figure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, the dwarves see their gods as exemplars who blaze a path for their lives to follow. Dwarven deities exist in a wide variety, with a few common across many worlds. They are collectively known as the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Communication Communication between the mortal world and the divine can take a variety of forms, from omens that get mortalsâ attention by distorting natural phenomena to face-to-face conversations
between a mortal and the manifestation of a god. As explained in chapter 2, the gods arenât all-knowing, so theoretical limits do exist on the information a god might be able to pass on to a human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
magic depends on the Weave, though different kinds of magic access it in a variety of ways. The spells of wizards, warlocks, sorcerers, and bards are commonly called arcane magic. These spells rely on
use arcane magic. The spells of clerics, druids, paladins, and rangers are called divine magic. These spellcastersâ access to the Weave is mediated by divine powerâgods, the divine forces of nature, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
naturally occurring variety until itâs too late. If a ship encounters eldritch mist, choose a type or roll for one on the Eldritch Mist Types table. Eldritch Mist Types d6 Mist Type 1â2 Ghost Fog 3
1 day afterward. Wild Magic Fog Few know the origins of wild magic fog, with some claiming it is the creation of capricious gods while others believe it is the result of magical experimentation gone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Sea table provides a variety of story ideas that might help compel heroes to set forth upon the waves. Adventures at Sea d10 Adventure Goal
1 Slay a monster or pirates terrorizing ships at
on any map, making their travels a journey through the unknown. Even if the characters are shipwrecked on a well-known island, the influence of the gods, pursuit of deadly sea beasts, will of a living
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
where taxes and tariffs provide them a steady stream of income. Still others set themselves up as warlords, emperors, or gods. The sections that follow present a variety of relationships dragons could
have to their followers (whether the followers are aware their leader is a dragon or not). Each style of relationship suggests a variety of adventure possibilities, as shown on the Relationships and