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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
attack, a catoblepas reveals the extent of its horrific nature. The creatureâs serpentine neck has trouble lifting its head, but one glare from its bloodshot eyes can rot flesh. At the end of its
proven false. In some lands, the silhouette of a catoblepas, with its tail extended over its body and its head held low, is a baleful heraldic figure signifying death or doom.
Sages say that gods of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
suggest that when the gods came to the First World and tried to populate it with their Humanoid followers, a clever dragon fled to the Feywild to hide a clutch of eggs. The magic of that faerie
trouble in the name of lifting the âcurse.â
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Ettercap;Ettercaps captured a moonstone dragon wyrmling, who has so far avoided becoming dinner by teaching the ettercaps to create wild
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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
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
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
unforgettable appearance, giff are noticed wherever they go. Giff put their great size to use in all sorts of ways, from lifting heavy loads and tying tight knots to opening stuck doors and seeing over
it, giff are drawn to the Astral Plane because, on a deep psychic level, they remain connected to their creator gods, who have just enough divine spark left in them to imbue giff with sparks of their
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->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
) subjects might cast off mortal weakness and live like the gods. But the kingpriest and his servants were loath to reveal how they created their paradise. The city was constructed on an ancient
sacred site where, for millennia, dragons of Krynn had gone to die. The kingpriest harnessed the magical resonance of the dragons buried there, lifting the city into the sky.
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->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurerâs Guide
and unforgettable appearance, giff are noticed wherever they go. Giff put their great size to use in all sorts of ways, from lifting heavy loads and tying tight knots to opening stuck doors and seeing
, giff are drawn to the Astral Plane because, on a deep psychic level, they remain connected to their creator gods, who have just enough divine spark left in them to imbue giff with sparks of their
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
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->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 (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
Compendium
- 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
Compendium
- 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->Monsters of the Multiverse
creatureâs serpentine neck has trouble lifting its head, but one glare from its bloodshot eyes can rot flesh. At the end of its tail is a club that can rattle body and soul if it strikes true, leaving
and its head held low, is a baleful heraldic figure signifying death or doom. Sages say that gods of pestilence and rot created catoblepases as embodiments of their influence, while other stories link
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->Tomb of Annihilation
(Perception) check while gently lifting the coffin lid spots the trapâs trigger wire, which can then be cut with thievesâ tools and a successful DC 12 Dexterity check. The music box is activated on a failed
is destroyed if it leaves the Tomb of the Nine Gods (but see "Lost Treasures"). Shagambiâs Spirit. The spirit of Shagambi tries to inhabit any character who touches the mandolin (see "Spirits of the
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
much more ghastly than its appearance suggests. When it is on the attack, a catoblepas reveals the extent of its horrific nature. The creatureâs serpentine neck has trouble lifting its head, but one
, is a baleful heraldic figure signifying death or doom. Sages say that gods of pestilence and rot created catoblepases as embodiments of their influence. Whatever the origin of the creature, stories
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
palisade, each part capped with a gate and a tower on either end. These outer walls and gates arenât regularly manned or patrolled, because the occupants arenât concerned about being taken by surprise
, the block is often attached to the command center and placed on a consecrated platform. Near the block stands a post or a rack with various weapons that represent the symbols of the goblinoid gods, each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
domain is favored by clerics of the Azorius Senate, who use it to maintain and enforce the law, and of the Orzhov Syndicate, who exploit law and order for their personal gain. On other worlds, gods who
else, rather than to a specific individual or the passing influence of emotion or popular rule. Clerics of order are typically concerned with how things are done, rather than whether an actionâs results
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
believe they have any active role to play in building the future of giantkind. They are concerned only with preserving the past so that giants of the futureâhowever that grand future might come into being
empires fell, one of the giant gods (Diancastra, in some versions of the myth!) took the rune and hid it. The giants of the Hidden Rune hope to find it and use its power to restore their ancient might.
âBigby
If these stories are true, Iâd be the last to tell you!
âDiancastra
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
can tell Paolo is trying to learn all he can about the bakunawa but is less concerned about Kalapang or its people. If the characters donât share details of their experience with Paolo, he still
the profits with the characters. To anyone who speaks out against hunting the bakunawa, Paolo laughs and says: âYes, yes. I hear those who speak of the monsters as though theyâre gods. But Pangil ng
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
alcoves for treasure. Nervous Oboâlaka is concerned that the bones in the northern alcoves might rise up and attack. Shrewd Papazotl suspects that the atropal might be vulnerable to radiant damage and that
balcony at the south end of the room holds the gateway to the final chambers of the Tomb of the Nine Gods. An ornate archway looms over this balcony. Grinning skulls are molded into its frame, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
are justly concerned, and some have important roles to play in events yet to unfold. The Harpers The Harpers are spellcasters and spies who covertly oppose the abuse of power, magical or otherwise
arenât the only evil giants vying for glory and their godsâ admiration. Other giant lords might be engaged in foul plots throughout the North. Here are a few examples of lords you could create:
A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
tomb isnât marked with the personâs name. Few people favor Jergal as a deity, and most who do are concerned with the dispensation of the dead in some way. Priests of Jergal serve communities as
over, Bane, will eventually be mine. All things must die â even gods.â
Bhaal, who finished third, proclaimed, âI choose death, and it is by my hand that all that you rule, Lord Bane, will eventually