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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
wild places of the world, being common foes for heroes seeking to test their mettle against terrors worthy of the gods’ notice. Most ironscale hydras inhabit lakes and boggy caverns, from which
, from the bog-dwelling hydras known across the multiverse to massive ironscale hydras that lurk in deep wildernesses. Beyond even these exist serpentine horrors born of the whims of foul gods, like the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
helped avert a war between the gods. She transformed them into the scabrous, birdlike creatures known as nagpas and rendered them able to acquire new lore and magical power only from the ruins of
. They then revel in the grand devastation their plotting brought about—looting libraries, plundering vaults, and prying secrets of arcane lore and power from the wreckage.Corruption. The nagpa
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
world, and so great were its size and strength that the gods Nylea and Heliod combined their power to bind the monster deep within the Nessian Wood. That incarnation was slain, but the eternal ideal
remains. A new incarnation of the World Eater is a fearsome omen, as the monster only appears when the pillars of the world tremble and terrible things are afoot in the realm of the gods. Its rampages
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
to hide the chambers that house their hoards and collected lore, often using illusion magic and subtle construction around the natural features of their lairs to conceal their central hoard chambers
monsters
sinister manipulators who hoard necromantic lore and gather in cults to share their gruesome secrets. Such secrets often require unsavory experimentation, which these heartless cultists relish
wicked cults that follow their paths of tyranny, murder, and necromancy.
More than any other gods, the Dead Three directly influence Faerûn—and particularly the city of Baldur’s Gate
monsters
shrines to the Dead Three and her research about lore or
Artifacts related to those gods. Only Karas’s most trusted confidantes know her hideout’s location.
Karas extends her connection to the
free themselves from that god’s malignant shadow. However, none have embraced the Chembryls’ tyrannical legacy more than Karas Chembryl, a ruthless assassin whose devotion to the gods Bane
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Baldur’s Gate has a modest academic community centered around the libraries of the High Hall and the various temples dedicated to gods of learning and innovation. Lecturers, researchers, and
with opportunities for arcane study, although its masters are dispersed across individual wizards’ abodes and lack concentrated communities.
You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse
Backgrounds
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
have camped on the petrified hulks of dead gods and narrowly escaped the psychic winds that sweep across the Astral Sea while also avoiding prolonged contact with the plane’s most dangerous
lasting impression on you. This deity saw fit to share one secret or obscure bit of cosmic lore with you. Work with your DM to determine the details of this knowledge and its impact on the campaign.
Roll
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
can face any adversity in this strange land.
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The gods of my people are a comfort to me so far from home.
3
I hold no greater cause than my service to my people.
4
My freedom is my
byzantine laws, or you could be a pilgrim who seeks the shrines of the gods of magic.
Kara-Tur. The continent of Kara-Tur, far to the east of Faerûn, is home to people whose customs are unfamiliar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
comfort. Some of these new faiths were founded by charlatans, others by zealots. Some claimed the names of the gods, others dismissed them entirely. In this radically changed world bereft of immortal insight, truth became subject to conjecture, even among Krynn’s most dedicated scholars.
bonds of trade that united and diversified them. As the civilizations of Krynn rebuilt, and new societies arose, the world learned to live with a jarring truth: the gods were truly gone. Religion on Krynn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
delve too deeply into forbidden secrets — perhaps at the behest of their guilds’ leaders, or sometimes in defiance of them — might unearth lore regarding the “old gods” of Ravnica. These mysterious beings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the hearth and hospitality, as well as of trust and handicrafts. Arvoreen is a defender-god, a watchful protector who sacrifices personal comfort for the safety of others. The Shadowed Gods
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->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
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.
—Jenna Helland, Godsend
Arasta of the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
with the Giant type, or you could write enmity toward giants into the tenets of your paladin’s Sacred Oath. Giant Lore You might have learned magic, martial techniques, or other secrets from studying
motivation, but it also might explain some of your class features or magic. A bard of the College of Lore might focus on the study of giants, a Rune Knight fighter (from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
careful, for I have no way of telling friend from foe here. (Any) Bonds d6 Bond 1 So long as I have this token from my homeland, I can face any adversity in this strange land. 2 The gods of my
people are a comfort to me so far from home. 3 I hold no greater cause than my service to my people. 4 My freedom is my most precious possession. I’ll never let anyone take it from me again. 5 I’m
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
represents the essence of the divine relationship with mortals: fertility and protection are the nucleus of the aid mortals have always sought from gods, and Karametra doesn’t complicate these basic needs by
might not want to wield power over other gods, but her position of detached compassion lends her significant influence to wield as she chooses. The other gods trust her to be impartial in their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Upper Level The rooms on this level are decorated for comfort. The artwork and other decor reflects the taste of the merchant prince to whom the villa belongs. 10. Library Chultans are fans of
Intelligence (Investigation) check finds useful books of Chultan lore mixed in with the romances. Use this as an opportunity to answer specific questions posed by the players. A library won’t reveal the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Guardian Naga Enduring Serpentine Lore Keeper Habitat: Desert, Forest, Planar (Upper Planes); Treasure: Relics Alejandro Pacheco Guardian nagas are immortal, serpentine scholars that possess perfect
memories. They collect the histories and lore of those they live among, guarding cultures’ stories and passing them on to new generations with infallible accuracy. Guardian nagas that outlive their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. Performance Charisma Act, tell a story, perform music, or dance. Persuasion Charisma Honestly and graciously convince someone of something. Religion Intelligence Recall lore about gods, religious
Intelligence Recall lore about spells, magic items, and the planes of existence. Athletics Strength Jump farther than normal, stay afloat in rough water, or break something. Deception Charisma Tell a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. Performance Charisma Act, tell a story, perform music, or dance. Persuasion Charisma Honestly and graciously convince someone of something. Religion Intelligence Recall lore about gods, religious
Intelligence Recall lore about spells, magic items, and the planes of existence. Athletics Strength Jump farther than normal, stay afloat in rough water, or break something. Deception Charisma Tell a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Heroes make their mark on a postapocalyptic world defiled by magic and forsaken by the gods. Dragonlance The forces of good battle the evil queen of dragons and her armies in the world-shaking War of
want it to be. Your players will never know more about the world than you do, which can be both a comfort to you and a source of wonder to your players. Moreover, you don’t need to memorize any source
Skills
Intelligence (Religion) allows you to recall lore about gods, religious rituals, and holy symbols.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
innocents died, the face of the world was reshaped, and the gods themselves faded into legend. Through ages of struggle, the peoples of Krynn survived, but the world isn’t what it was. Those nations
, legions of soldiers devoted to the wicked god Takhisis the Dragon Queen, and the world faces ruin once more. The War of the Lance has begun, and in a conflict between gods and dragons, a wounded world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
the other gods. Asmodeus is charismatic and seemingly generous when he needs to be, and his messengers are as silver-tongued as he is. When attempting to manipulate a mortal into entering a pact with
for centuries in the Fugue Plane after death, awaiting Kelemvor’s judgment. Asmodeus’s priests promise such individuals that a devil will comfort their waiting soul or whisk them off to the Nine Hells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
inclined to sing for their supper, although most will, given the need. Bards literally have magic to them, and the powers they command through their performance and lore earns them additional respect. In
it is considered a gift of their gods. Characters with the bard class who rise to prominence among these folk must align themselves with their clan’s priests and shamans or risk being outcast. Most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
knowledge and experience from generation to generation. Thus, the injury of their defeat by the gods remains perfectly preserved in their minds. Aboleths’ minds are treasure troves of ancient lore
Aboleth Before the coming of the gods, aboleths lurked in primordial oceans and underground lakes. They reached out with their minds and seized control of the burgeoning life-forms of the mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ magical heritage also expresses itself in other ways; those who become bards preserve the clan’s lore, and firbolg sorcerers defend their communities. Firbolg wizards arise when a clan becomes
.
Firbolg barbarians are rare except among clans that face constant threats from evil humanoids and other invaders.
Firbolg clerics and paladins are usually dedicated to nature gods and are seen as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Spellplague. That catastrophe left many asking why the gods were angry or had abandoned them. To those questioners, the faithful of Asmodeus provided answers and a god who would forgive all their faults
soul some comfort. Today, shrines to Asmodeus are still rare and temples are almost unheard of, but many folk have adopted the habit of asking Asmodeus for reprieve from their sins. After transgressing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
gain tremendous power if they unlock the secrets of the multiverse. Followers of these gods study esoteric lore, collect old tomes, delve into the secret places of the earth, and learn all they can. Some
Knowledge Domain The gods of knowledge — including Oghma, Boccob, Gilean, Aureon, and Thoth — value learning and understanding above all. Some teach that knowledge is to be gathered and shared in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Teles a few hours later. SEEKING HIGHER KNOWLEDGE
As they try to learn more about the affliction that has befallen them, the characters might use magic such as commune, divination, or legend lore
given earlier in the adventure. The legend lore spell returns only the following response: “The shackle that is the key, the prison built by a prisoner.” That cryptic clue refers to the manner in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Nagpa Long ago, the Raven Queen cursed a cabal of powerful wizards for meddling in a ritual that would have helped avert a war between the gods. She transformed them into the scabrous, birdlike
creatures known as nagpas and rendered them able to acquire new lore and magical power only from the ruins of fallen civilizations and great calamities. Nagpas still fear the Raven Queen and do their best
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. He doesn’t desire authority over other gods and, in fact, doesn’t particularly enjoy their company. Keranos finds satisfaction in investing bright mortals with prescient visions to see how they adapt
, formal, and brief. This doesn’t mean that no interactions of note take place, however. Of all the gods, Thassa has the most cordial relationship with Keranos. He enjoys the sea god’s love of ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
... Primary Ability Complexity Barbarian Battle Strength Average Bard Performing Charisma High Cleric Gods Wisdom Average Druid Nature Wisdom High Fighter Weapons Strength or Dexterity Low Monk Unarmed
combat Dexterity and Wisdom High Paladin Defense Strength and Charisma Average Ranger Survival Dexterity and Wisdom Average Rogue Stealth Dexterity Low Sorcerer Power Charisma High Warlock Occult lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
water manifests as rivers and stars appear in skies divorced from universes. They are the wardens that hold the Darklords prisoner. Ever-present and inscrutable, the Dark Powers are akin to gods in
whisper through sinister lore—names like Osybus, Shami-Amourae, and Tenebrous—domain inhabitants know almost nothing of the Dark Powers. While some Darklords realize they’re imprisoned by antagonistic