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progenitor of metallic dragons. Since fleeing the First World, he has made his home in the Seven Heavens of Mount Celestia and is often numbered among the gods of that plane. Adventurers and dragons alike
allies enjoy the full benefit of his mercy. His breath can wreak monumental destruction and work miraculous healing, and few things in the mortal world can cause him lasting harm.Acid, Cold, Fire
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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 planeâs 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.
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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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, striving to leave a lasting legacy. Individually and as a group, humans are adaptable opportunists, and they stay alert to changing political and social dynamics.
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While their spontaneity and whimsy sometimes put them at odds with more stoic peoples, satyrs rarely let the moodiness of others hinder their own happiness.
Life is a blessing from the gods, after
all, and the proper response to such a gift, as far as most satyrs are concerned, is to accept it with relish.
Born of the Wild
In their physical forms, satyrs embody a fusion of humanoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Assuming the player characters are champions of other gods, they might well find themselves the targets of Purphorosâs rage. Purphorosâs Divine Schemes Purphorosâs fits of passion can have a long-lasting
works and spread tales that belittle the other gods. When other deities retaliate against his chosen, Purphoros reacts with rage, taking vengeance on other godsâ temples and priests across Theros
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Gods of Your World The Gods of the Multiverse appendix in the Playerâs Handbook presents a number of pantheons (loose groupings of deities not united by a single doctrine or philosophy) for use in
your game, including the gods of established D&D worlds and fantasy-historical pantheons. You can adopt one of these pantheons for your campaign, or pick and choose deities and ideas from them as you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
as patrons for warlocks are not gods. A warlock might lead a cult dedicated to a demon prince, an archdevil, or an utterly alien entity â beings not typically served by clerics. More often, though
warlock ranges from minor but lasting alterations to the warlockâs being (such as the ability to see in darkness or to read any language) to access to powerful spells. Unlike bookish wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
as patrons for warlocks are not gods. A warlock might lead a cult dedicated to a demon prince, an archdevil, or an utterly alien entity â beings not typically served by clerics. More often, though
warlock ranges from minor but lasting alterations to the warlockâs being (such as the ability to see in darkness or to read any language) to access to powerful spells. Unlike bookish wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Gods, Celestials, and Fiends The people of Eberron believe their gods are omnipresent â not bound to a single coherent form, but present in all places. If you revere the Silver Flame, its power is
their posts to fool around elsewhere. Exceptions do exist, such as the daelkyr and the Dreaming Dark, but by and large these natives of other planes are exclusively concerned with where they live. As
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
exploit or punish, with hubris being the classic example. The gods of Theros arenât so concerned about âordinaryâ flaws like addiction or laziness. Rather, consider a tragic flaw involving something you
of âanything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests.â For a hero in Theros, a tragic flaw is something that the gods themselves might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Heliodâs Champions Heliodâs champions are a means to accomplish his goals. In the world, Heliod is concerned with law and order, justice and fidelity. On a larger scale, he seeks to establish his
superiority over the other gods, and his mortal champions might get caught up in those schemes in ways both large and small. The Heliodâs Quests table suggests a few adventures the godâs champions might
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->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Phenaxâs Influence Subtlety and manipulationâof mind, word, and deedâare the cornerstones of Phenaxâs power and his influence over mortals and immortals alike. Even gods enjoy hearing what they
the individualâs fall from grace is complete. Phenaxâs Goals Phenax doesnât want to rule Nyx. He is the perennial outsider, existing only to disrupt the plans of his fellow gods. Every lie, every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
realm on occasion. When the other gods displease him, he sends mortal agents or Nyxborn monsters to kill the worshipers of the offending gods and spread despair. Many of Erebosâs schemes target those
Returned and even sneaks into the Underworld to assist them, earning him Erebosâs undying ire. Pharika and Karametra understand, better than many of the other gods, that life and death are closely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of her fellow gods, most of whom have convinced themselves that they can impose lasting order on the cosmos. At the same time, her realm is unassailable, and she believes that the changes she
advocates are inevitable in the long term. So although Thassa frequently disagrees with the other gods, she doesnât fear them. Heliod considers Thassa his favorite sibling, despite her unwillingness to agree
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
together? How do you motivate the whole party? Consider these options: Divine Coalition. The characters represent a coalition of gods who have joined forces against a common foe (or cabal of enemies). For
, Karametra, Nylea, and other gods unite to protect the world from this threat. Friendly Cooperation. If Thassaâs champion helps Heliodâs champion today, perhaps Heliodâs champion will help Thassaâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
. Far from its western shores rose the isle of Evermeet, considered a part of Arvandor, the home of the elven gods on the plane of Arborea, and a bridge between worlds. The Crown Wars Some thirteen
thousand years ago, war broke out between the elven nations of Aryvandaar and Miyeritar, beginning a series of conflicts known as the Crown Wars. Lasting some three thousand years, these conflicts
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
correct things in order to appease the god. Likewise, the heroes might invoke the other godsâ support to deflect Klothysâs wrath. Boldest of all, the characters might determine what device allowed the god
heroes who can demonstrate the artifactâs power by vanquishing Erebosâs servants, and in the process stoke Heliodâs envy.
2 Concerned by the spread of Meletian influence, Klothys fills the dreams
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
saved for later use is information lost. They consider literacy an important gift of the gods, one that should be spread and taught. His followers are scribes and scholars devoted, like their patron
concerned with religious hierarchy and protocol. This behavior is supported by the fact that Deneirâs blessings of divine magic are more often bestowed on those who lose themselves in written works
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Erebos To many mortals, Erebos is primarily concerned not with death, but with gold. Most of his followers downplay his association with death and misfortune, instead praying to him for
just before sunrise. (PETER MOHRBACHER) MYTHS OF EREBOS
Erebos appears in many god-stories, often as a villain or a foil to the other gods. The stories told by his followers emphasize his power, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
truly do search for evidence of the gods, many are more concerned with establishing and controlling local rule, and do not shy away from using coercion and threats to get their way.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurerâs Guide
you arrived here. In your travels, you 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
a 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
thanks them again and asks if theyâll do her another favor. Sheâs still concerned about her townâs warriors. She asks the characters to go to the Twin Gods Observatory and find out what happened to
. They dwell at the Twin Gods Observatory, a site of volcanic study that normally warns Etizalan of impending earthquakes and eruptions. The warriors have not returned. Ameyali and her fellow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
difficult one from either perspective. Ephara approves of agriculture, a key ingredient for the development of cities, and both gods are concerned with defense of settlements. Even so, Karametra is tied
culture fall under Epharaâs influence. Scholarship is closely connected to Ephara, as is artâparticularly poetry, sculpture, and architecture. Ephara is also highly concerned with civic wisdom and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs 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
the Lance. Eberron In the aftermath of a deadly war, magically advanced nations rebuild as a cold war threatens lasting peace. Exandria Heroes make names for themselves in the world made popular by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Cleric: Death Domain The Death domain is concerned with the forces that cause death, as well as the negative energy that gives rise to undead creatures. Deities such as Chemosh, Myrkul, and Wee Jas
are patrons of necromancers, death knights, liches, mummy lords, and vampires. Gods of the Death domain also embody murder (Anubis, Bhaal, and Pyremius), pain (Iuz or Loviatar), disease or poison
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
being beseeched, or be concerned with upholding the godâs ideals. As a rule, any hero capable of reaching Nyx is worthy of receiving an ordeal in most godsâ eyes. Additionally, a god will typically only
Divine Ordeals Life as a champion of a god offers abundant opportunities to escape lifeâs tedium, but a mortal who wants to truly take control of fate can request an ordeal from one of the gods. An
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, the Howling Hatred) Forces of Destruction. The princes arenât concerned with spreading wickedness among mortals or making any kind of order or philosophy dominant in the world. Their evil is blind
, destructive, and hungry. They hate the way the world is made and the natural laws that constrain their favored elements. They resent the gods who shaped the world, and the mortals for whom the world was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
shells. Ultimately, he seems most concerned with whether a mortal has prepared for death, keeping payment ready out of respect and as a personal memento mori. Those whose bodies are burned, buried, or
work with silent efficiency to restore balance. Divine Relationships Athreos cares little for the dealings of the other gods. As long as other deities donât impinge on the border between life and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
initiation, in which the initiate is mystically identified with a god, or a handful of related gods. Mystery cults are intensely personal, concerned with the initiateâs relationship with the divine
Other Religious Systems In your campaign, you can create pantheons of gods who are closely linked in a single religion, monotheistic religions (worship of a single deity), dualistic systems (centered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
some time verifying it for herself. In short order, she translates the first stanza as: âHid from eyes of mortals and gods/Lies wither in Orestesâs rot.â She says that this text is purposefully
a trickle for nearly a month, parching the region downstream. Although this event has deeply concerned farmers, the discovery of ancient etchings and ruined structures hidden beneath the waterline has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
pleasure. While their spontaneity and whimsy sometimes put them at odds with more stoic peoples, satyrs rarely let the moodiness of others hinder their own happiness. Life is a blessing from the gods
, after all, and the proper response to such a gift, as far as most satyrs are concerned, is to accept it with relish. (STEVE PRESCOTT) Born of the Wild In their physical forms, satyrs embody a fusion of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creatures. The family of gem dragons, aspects of the dragon gods, dragon minions, and more can be found here. DRAGONS AND DRAGONS
Fizbanâs Treasury of Dragons, as the name states, is a book about
dragons, but only secondarily a book about Dragonsâthat is, creatures with the Dragon type. Most of this book is concerned with the chromatic and metallic dragons described in the Monster Manual, as
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->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
same crafting skill. These efforts rarely have any lasting impact, but some have managed to upset the ordning at a local level for a few centuries. Because their sense of the ordning relies on physical
worship of Annamâs children to other powers (as described under âGods and Religionâ later in this chapter) also reject the ordning. In some cases, as in the hierarchical cults of Elemental Evil, the