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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
often slumbers high in the sky or deep in the ocean, where the tumult caused by the scion’s restless sleep has little effect on the world. If it drifts too near the ground or the ocean surface, it
day to day, ranging from pleasantly sunny to brutal hailstorms.
If the scion dies, these effects end immediately.
Scions of Giants’ Gods
Giants are descended from the All-Father, Annam
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
caused by the scion’s restless sleep has little effect on the world. If it drifts too near the ground or the ocean surface, it causes mighty storms or fierce maelstroms. A scion’s slumber
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If the scion dies, these effects end immediately.
Scions of Giants’ Gods
Giants are descended from the All-Father, Annam, and his children. But scions of giants’ gods boast a greater
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, without needing to make an ability check.
Web Walker. Arasta ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.Multiattack. Arasta makes three attacks: one with her bite and two with her claws.
Bite
(Costs 3 Actions). Each creature restrained by Arasta’s Web of Hair takes 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.A victim of the gods&rsquo
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
for a history of the gods the dragon is compiling.
Emerald Dragon Lairs
Emerald dragons make their lairs in caves and subterranean ruins, favoring locations that have been abandoned&mdash
halls with boiling water and noxious fumes. The stairwell leading up to the city was sealed to prevent the fumes from spilling into the streets above. Decades later, once the volcano’s activity
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
1/day each: calm emotions, faerie fireAncient legends suggest that when the gods came to the First World and tried to
’s life.
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A young moonstone dragon has acquired a powerful magic item belonging to one of the fey courts and is leading the assassin sent to retrieve the item on a chase through the
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
Lord Dagult Neverember once told me, during a drunken tirade, that orcs are fearful of their gods, and, if one plays one’s cards right, they can be controlled through that fear and made to
the plane of Acheron. It is there in the afterlife where the chosen ones will join Gruumsh and his armies in their endless extraplanar battle for supremacy.
Gods of the Orcs
Orcs believe their gods
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
turn day into night.
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Dive into the Abyss. You found yourself in an underwater cave leading to the Abyss, and your luck has been sour ever since.
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Love Story. You fell in love with a
compensated.
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I will fish the many famous waters of this land.
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The gods saved me during a terrible storm, and I will honor their gift.
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My destiny awaits me at the bottom of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
superiority over the other gods, and his mortal champions might get caught up in those schemes in ways both large and small. The Heliod’s Quests table suggests a few adventures the god’s champions might
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3 Keep people safe from a natural disaster caused by the anger of another god (such as a volcano spawned by Purphoros or a tidal wave caused by Thassa).
4 Hunt down a notorious lawbreaker
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to alter them, but more than once the arrogance and presumption of the gods have caused the strands of destiny to become tangled. The god Klothys enforces the bounds of destiny. She isn’t only the spinner of destiny’s strands but also an avenging fury, punishing the foolhardy gods who tangle them.
predetermined, spun out in a tapestry woven by a trio of semidivine women, the Fates. Gods aren’t bound by the strands of fate, their lives and legends constantly changing and endlessly uncertain. In the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Artifacts Miraculous relics fill the tales of Theros. Among these legendary items, none are more renowned than the weapons of the gods themselves. These artifacts embody divine will and the power of
their lack of proper devotion. Occasionally a god’s weapon might fall into the wrong hands or go missing entirely, sparking fantastic quests. Consult the Weapons of the Gods Adventures table for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Divine Characteristics The gods of Theros are far more active than the deities of most D&D worlds. But that doesn’t mean they are ordinary creatures—they aren’t mere mortals, nor are they monsters
that can be fought. Further, the gods of Theros aren’t omnipotent. Although they are physically and magically powerful, ageless, and all but indestructible, their actions are bound by the decrees of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Soth began his gods-given quest to avert the Cataclysm, he encountered Isolde’s attendants, who blamed him for leading Isolde from her holy path. The attendants played on his jealousy, falsely
disrespecting his dead wife’s memory, the Knights of Solamnia cast Soth from their orders. Soon after, the gods called Soth to redeem himself by preventing the Cataclysm, but Soth failed in his quest, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
shrine devoted to any gods the locals revere. Temples and shrines outside settlements often mark places where a god (or the manifestation of a god) appeared or caused a miracle. These sites can become
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->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Gods of the Yuan-ti The detached, intellectual nature of the yuan-ti doesn’t lend itself to fervent or devout worship in the manner that others revere their deities. Nonetheless, they acknowledge a
wide range of supernatural and divine entities. Some of these are true deities, some are primordial spirits as powerful as gods, and some are creatures of questionable origin. In addition to the three
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Traveling to the Gate Tonalli or other locals can easily mark a trail on the characters’ map leading to the Gate of Illumination, a well-known sacred site. The route from the ruins of Twin Gods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
horizontally, leading to a 10-foot-square landing (see below). A second set of stairs continues upward to the east at a similar angle for a distance of 30 feet horizontally, ending at a secret door that opens
either halfway up the stairs leading to area K72 or halfway down the stairs leading to area K78, so that the vampire appears in front of the triggering character. When “Strahd” appears, read: A sickly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
such supplication is necessary—not because she decided to stop. In the pantheon, she personifies a truth that most gods don’t fully appreciate but do fear: for all the influence they might have over
mortal lives, the collective force of mortal belief can reshape the gods’ very nature. As a campaign villain, Karametra might seek to return to her blood-soaked origins, sending her champions to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Pack Attack If the characters blew up Ezmerelda’s wagon, activated the lightning sheath around the tower, or caused the tower to collapse, the sound of their handiwork echoes through the valley as
Tower. They come running in wolf form, hoping to trap prey on the island by cutting off access to the causeway. Leading the hunt is Kiril Stoyanovich, a werewolf with 90 hit points. Accompanying him are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The Heirs and the War The Last War caused the Heirs of Dhakaan to finally stir and emerge from their deep vaults. They recognize that humanity has been weakened by its self-inflicted wounds. The rise
worship gods, and no clerics or paladins are among them. The Kech Volaar have picked up some of the elven traditions of wizardry, and all clans have bards known as duur’kala (dirge singers), but in general the Dhakaani don’t rely on magic on the battlefield.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Inside the Observatory The interior of Twin Gods Observatory is hollow, with a spiral stone staircase rising to a roof with a commanding view of the region. Carvings along the observatory’s interior
depict volcanic events and smoke formations, which the Watchers consult to inform their predictions. The stairs leading to the top of the tower are shallow and have no railing, winding around an open
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the cosmology of Eberron is specifically designed to prevent such travel, to keep the world hidden away from the meddling of gods, celestials, and fiends from beyond. The three progenitor wyrms worked
be that the protection offered by the Ring of Siberys has begun to fail. You might link the weakening of Siberys to the Mourning — perhaps whatever magical catastrophe caused the Mourning also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nyxborn Born from the minds of the gods, the creatures that populate the gods’ realm are called Nyxborn. Nyxborn creatures resemble mortal beings, but philosophers debate their true character. Are
the stuff Nyx is made of, and a Nyxborn is shaped from that raw material. You might have been specifically crafted by one of the gods to serve a certain purpose. Or your existence could be an accident
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Birth of the Poleis The end of the Age of Trax corresponds roughly with the rise of the fourth and latest generation of gods, whose interests lie in the application of more abstract principles to the
realities of mortal life. Three of these gods—Ephara, Iroas, and Karametra—played significant roles in the establishment of human civilization, in opposition to the archons. The goddess Ephara
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Gods of Good The gods of good provide healing and comfort to the mortals of Krynn. Although they oppose the evil gods’ attempts to rule the world, their goal isn’t the eradication of evil or its gods
Paladine Paladine is known as the Father of Good, the Master of Law, the Platinum Dragon, and—on other worlds of the multiverse—Bahamut. He leads the gods of good and watches over the world with an eye
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Interloper Gods Annam’s 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->Tomb of Annihilation
, has sent operatives to Chult to steal the Soulmonger or, failing that, destroy it. Leading the Thayan expedition is Szass Tam’s devoted lieutenant, Valindra Shadowmantle. Valindra has been warned that
secret yuan-ti temple called the Fane of the Night Serpent, where Ras Nsi holds sway and plots to bring about the end of the world. Omu is also home to the Tomb of the Nine Gods. As the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
found at the end of a secret trail leading south from the Stone Bridge. Long ago, the vale was the site of the summer palace of King Torhild Flametongue of the dwarven kingdom of Besilmer. In time, it
became a sacred place where dwarves come to worship their gods. Some legends among the Stout Folk say the cellars of the ancient palace hide riches of the royal treasury of Besilmer. (Actually, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
destiny from the Underworld, Klothys now endeavors to undo the cosmic damage caused by Heliod, Xenagos, and ambitious mortals in recent years. The ways in which they ravaged reality to realize their
defiant, and the exploitative, then Klothys will have restored the natural order and ensured the world’s survival. Divine Relationships Klothys views many of the gods with disdain, considering them to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. Centuries ago, the outpost was conquered by mind flayers, and the goblins there were exposed to the illithids’ strange powers, leading a subset of the goblins to develop unusual psionic powers. The
group of mind flayer fanatics that draw power from the Far Realm planted it for him to find. The gemstone lets Ruxithid telepathically communicate with the mind flayers, who he believes are gods. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
eternal fate is governed by the gods. Instead, when a mind flayer’s brain is returned to the elder brain to be consumed, the creature’s intelligence lives on. Only if an illithid’s brain isn’t retrieved
long fascinated mind flayers that emulate Maanzecorian, leading to frequent conflict between the two races. Ilsensine. Ilsensine is a broader philosophical ideal than Maanzecorian, leading many sages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
disasters caused by the elemental cults launches a series of raids against homesteaders in the eastern part of the valley. This adventure is designed for 4th-level characters. The Long Road. Trade in the
Dancing Waters. A sacred dwarven shrine falls silent, leading the characters to investigate. They learn that a murderous villain has captured the holy site. This adventure is designed for an 8th-level party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, for example—might take 4d6 days. For a more general location, such as a color pool leading to a specified plane, the journey might take 1d4 × 10 hours. Dead Gods The Astral Plane is where the
is to think about it. As long as the destination is somewhere in the Astral Plane (or in Wildspace, as described below)—such as “the nearest githyanki outpost,” “the nearest color pool leading to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Gnome Gods Who forged the chains that bind Tiamat in Avernus? Why do the modrons go on the Great March? Who is the Lady of Pain, really? I can’t tell you, but the answers lie in the Golden Hills. And
important to the folk who take inspiration and pride from the stories of their gods, because each legend is true in its own way. Each deity in the gnome pantheon is an expert in multiple fields of activity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. As a campaign villain, Phenax might be driven by a desire to incite conflict against his fellow gods, usually to serve his own ends. Although Phenax doesn’t desire rulership over Nyx, he does love to
is a worthy goal, whether it’s done as a means to a greater end or simply to enjoy the disruption caused by radical change. The campaign’s objective might involve determining what Phenax is up to and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
belongs to Nepartak, the 10-year-old granddaughter of Napaka, the last queen of Omu. The magic of the crystal box preserves her consciousness, but centuries of solitude and horror have caused her
. The staff turns to dust and is destroyed if it leaves the Tomb of the Nine Gods (but see "Lost Treasures"). Moa’s Spirit. The spirit of Moa tries to inhabit any character who touches the staff (see