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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Catoblepas Legends tell of a human herder who bragged that his cattle were the finest in all of Theros. When the gods heard this, Heliod, Nylea, and Mogis became involved in laying a curse that
afflicted the mortal and his cattle, giving rise to the first catoblepas. How the gods were involved, though, and for what honorable or petty reasons, the godsâ faithfulâparticularly those of Heliod and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Hierarchy Some religious orders are viewed with suspicion by the priestly hierarchies of their faiths; others are viewed as champions who act as the godsâ hands in the world. Within a religious order
? Reference the Order Reputation table to determine how youâre viewed by your larger religious institution. Order Reputation d6 Reputation 1 Faithful Few. You are seen as righteous crusaders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
flowers, fruits, and crafts are brought here and to similar shrines to thank the gods for their bounty, as the volcanic pools are viewed as passages to the godsâ realm. As the characters near the Gate
Gate of Illumination The Gate of Illumination is a centuries-old shrine consecrated to the gods of nature, fire, and renewal. Itâs cut into the slope of the Jademount volcano and tunnels to the lake
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Divine Agents Not every acolyte or officiant at a temple or shrine is a cleric. Some priests are called to a simple life of temple service, carrying out their godsâ will through prayer and sacrifice
, not by magic and strength of arms. In some cities, priesthood amounts to a political office, viewed as a stepping stone to higher positions of authority and involving no communion with a god at all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Divine Agents Not every acolyte or officiant at a temple or shrine is a cleric. Some priests are called to a simple life of temple service, carrying out their godsâ will through prayer and sacrifice
, not by magic and strength of arms. In some cities, priesthood amounts to a political office, viewed as a stepping stone to higher positions of authority and involving no communion with a god at all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
might be viewed as a threat by other gods. An arrogant dictate from Heliod or developments in a coastal community might prompt Thassa to send forth a kraken, requiring that heroes fight it off. When the
Thassa as Campaign Villain Many of Thassaâs schemes begin with some perceived slight, or even a genuine threat, perpetrated by one of the other gods. But Thassaâs acts of intervention are seldom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
plane, so Arcadia might be home to twin gods who are patrons of merchants and smiths.
Alternatively, you might decide that your world has only one god (who might be viewed differently by various sects
Creating Religions A list of gods is a good starting point, and it can be sufficient to get a campaign started. But you can add more depth to your campaign world by fleshing out more details of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
six faces, but no mouth, has twenty-one eyes, but cannot see? (A die) What turns everything but does not move? (A mirror) The more there is, the less you see. (Darkness) What is stronger than the gods
, but since his predictions tend to be dire, his arrival is generally viewed as a bad omen. Although they possess great wisdom, sphinxes wonât share their secrets with just anyone
(JESPER EJSING)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
flame, or a crackling bolt of lightning. On nothing more than a whim, Corellonâs body could become a school of fish, a swarm of bees, or a flock of birds. When consorting with other gods, Corellon often
. Most of the gods accepted Corellonâs mutability and passionate behavior, but these traits infuriated Gruumsh, the greatest of the orc gods. Gruumshâs wrath was almost universally respected, even among
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
depths of the Ethereal Plane, sequestered away from the Outer Planes and all the influence of the gods and other cosmic powers. Viewed through the lens of âElegy for the First World,â Eberron is thus not
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
and is universally viewed with suspicion. War Wizards The potential for wizards to influence the outcome of battle is something no ruler in Faerûn can afford to ignore, and most great armies seek to
with spells such as glyph of warding, which enforces the tendency of ordinary people to shy away from items marked by such sigils. There are folktales, in fact, about the gods themselves punishing a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, obscured by frost (see the âWords of the Divine Oracleâ section). The teleportation archway looks much the same as it does when viewed from area 6, except it bears no runes, and it canât be activated
Annam seeking wisdom. The divine oracle told them that a great upheaval would upset the balance of power in the world, giving all giants the opportunity to win the respect of their gods and bring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
architectural designs for the gates show this to be false, however, and they can be viewed in the Map House â the guildhall of the Surveyorsâ, Map-, and Chart-makersâ Guild in the Castle Ward. Must-see
over the heads of a crowd. It is a sight you shouldnât miss. You should also visit the House of Wonder. This is surely the most splendid temple dedicated to the gods of magic â with Mystra foremost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
halfling gods are viewed as folk heroes â mortal beings who ascended to divinity, rather than divine entities who descend from their realms to influence the world. Because of this outlook, halflings
Halfling Gods and Myths Halflings see their gods more as extended family members than as divine beings. They donât worship them in the same way as elves and dwarves revere their gods, because the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Maglubiyetâs Will Be Done When Maglubiyet conquered the goblinsâ gods, he taught the goblins to fear his cruelty. They bowed in sniveling obeisance to him and then turned their impotent wrath upon
others, becoming petty tyrants. When Maglubiyet conquered the bugbearsâ gods, he taught the bugbears the practicality of cold brutality. When Maglubiyet conquered the hobgoblinsâ gods, he knew he had to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Seldarine, dedicated to all the elf gods. The journey through Mount Melody Walk, a tunnel cut through Mount Waterdeep, to New Olamnâs academy of music and other arts is a wondrous daytime excursion. The
. Titles written throughout the ages can be viewed here â under the watchful eyes of the templeâs priests. In short (if I can claim this section of the enchiridion to be such), the Castle Ward offers far too
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, not all stone giants have the hands of a god. Those who show little skill in carving are considered pathetic and viewed with a combination of pity and contempt. To determine the ordning beneath the
placed in the proper location. Without both the light and the shadow, the carving is incomplete and canât be viewed in its true form. For example, a tale carving made with these special techniques tells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
-rin of fierce demeanor might have two horns or a set of antlers like those of a great stag. I was awed to tears at the mere sight of my first ki-rin, and Iâve met gods.
â Volo
Bringers of Boons
-rin chooses a similar location, such as atop a tall pinnacle or within a cloud solidified by the ki-rinâs magic. When viewed from the outside, a ki-rinâs lair is indistinguishable from a natural site
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
goblins by defeating the monsters in the forge (area Z7). If asked about Ruxithid, the goblins state that heâs probably in the blue room communing with the mighty gods that gave him and the other
its meal.
A window in the west hall allows the mess hall to be viewed from the kitchen, and vice versa. The giant badger snuffling through the kitchen is the goblin enclaveâs unofficial pet. A dirty