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Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Aquan.
Personality. Wave zealously encourages mortals to worship sea gods and has a habit of humming sea chanteys. Conflict arises if the wielder fails to further the weaponâs objectives in the
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
torment stuffy individuals or pull pranks on the unwary, pastimes that can predictably lead to scuffles. If a satyr can't talk their way out of a conflictâor diffuse it with a good-natured distraction
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
neither naive nor defenseless. Some satyrs delightedly torment stuffy individuals or pull pranks on the unwary, pastimes that can predictably lead to scuffles. If a satyr can't talk their way out of a
conflictâor diffuse it with a good-natured distractionâthey readily defend themselves, their friends, and their homes in the Skola Vale. With diversions aside, satyrs bend their cleverness toward
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
gods Diirinka and Diinkarazan, and of how Diirinka cleverly betrayed his sibling so that he could steal magical power from the evil they escaped. The danger the brothers are said to face in this legend
varies, depending on whatever foe the savants want to lead their people against, yet the essence of the story remains the same: a lesson of survival at any price and an example of how deceitfulness and cruelty can be virtues.
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
thumb have abandoned her court and set out to impress the gods in ways that could all but destroy the civilizations of the small folk. Serissa fears warfare among the six giant races as they strive to
outdo one another, perhaps in the process reigniting the ancient conflict between giants and dragons. The princess-regent knows that her older sisters envy and despise her, but it has never occurred to
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
brothers, the gods Diirinka and Diinkarazan, and of how Diirinka cleverly betrayed his sibling so that he could steal magical power from the evil they escaped. The danger the brothers are said to face in
this legend varies, depending on whatever foe the savants want to lead their people against, yet the essence of the story remains the same: a lesson of survival at any price and an example of how deceitfulness and cruelty can be virtues.
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Solamnic Knight of the Order of the Rose, Soth was a paragon of virtue and justice who allowed his pride to lead him down an evil path. The gods gave Soth a chance at redemption, charging him with
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Intelligence as the spellcasting ability:
1/day each: alarm, Tenser's floating diskThe thunderous clash of conflict is part of the very nature of sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend
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Trait
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I often fixate on specific historical battles or wars and wonât rest until my hoard contains that conflictâs most significant artifacts.
2
I am constantly aware of a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
into stoneThe thunderous clash of conflict is part of the very nature of sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against
or wars and wonât rest until my hoard contains that conflictâs most significant artifacts.
2
I am constantly aware of a call from beyond this world. I must prepare to answer that call
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
conflict is part of the very nature of sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their
hoard contains that conflictâs most significant artifacts.
2
I am constantly aware of a call from beyond this world. I must prepare to answer that call by amassing powerful arms and armor
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
volunteered to be a spy in a conflict between a group of pixie;pixies and a group of quickling;quicklings. Both sides believe the wyrmling is working exclusively for them.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(9d6);{"diceNotation":"9d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Telekinetic Fling","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.The thunderous clash of conflict is part of the very nature of
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I often fixate on specific historical battles or wars and wonât rest until my hoard contains that conflictâs most
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Spellcasting.Ancient legends 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
centuries-old conflict between fey courts.
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An ancient moonstone dragon;ancient moonstone dragon's sibling, imprisoned for centuries in the Shadowfell, has finally returned home as a shadow
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
volcanic lairs often puts them in conflict with fire giant;fire giants. Despite their reluctance to reveal themselves to strangers, emerald dragons might approach experienced adventurers in the hopes
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
Wave
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Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
from sea chanteys to sacred hymns of the sea gods.
Wave zealously desires to convert mortals to the worship of one or more sea gods, or else to consign the faithless to death. Conflict arises if the
its devotion to the sea gods, Wave fears that it was intended to bring about a particular sea godâs demise. This destiny is something Wave might not be able to avert.
Hobgoblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
hobgoblins associate only with images of conflict and warfare.
The iron grip their philosophy holds on their hearts blinds hobgoblins to the accomplishments of other peoples. Hobgoblins have little
appreciation or patience for art. They leave little space for joy or leisure in their lives, and thus have no reserves of faith to call upon when in dire straits.
Implacable Gods
Hobgoblins revere two
Gray Dwarf (Duergar)
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
of Moradin and his false promises. Their period of enslavement and the revolt against the mind flayers led by their god, Laduguer, purged the influence of the other dwarven gods from their souls and
obliterated by Moradinâs betrayal. The duergar lead bleak, grim lives devoid of happiness or satisfaction, but they see that as their defining strength â the root of duergar pride, as it were â rather than a drawback to be corrected.
Orc
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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 oneâs 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
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
; Elminster
The serpent creatures known as yuan-ti are all that remains of an ancient, decadent human empire. Ages ago their dark gods taught them profane, cannibalistic rituals to mix their flesh
advancement and expanding their territory. They believed themselves to be the most enlightened mortals in the world, and in their hubris they sought to become ever greater.
The serpent gods of the
Aasimar
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I saw her, wreathed in wings of pure light, her eyes blazing with the fury of the gods. The bone devils stopped in their tracks, shielding their faces. Her blade, now a brand of light, swept
born to serve as champions of the gods, their births hailed as blessed events. They are a people of otherworldly visages, with luminous features that reveal their celestial heritage.
Celestial Champions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
The Way Up The path to Twin Gods Observatory snakes through the rain forest, then climbs into the hills near the Twin Gods Volcanoes. Trails along the river flowing out of Atialli Lake lead to the
town of Xoxotla, about 17 miles away. From there, paths lead another 9 miles to the observatory. The whole trip takes just over a day to complete at a normal pace.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
decides to end their conflict by banishing Mogis. To his surprise, both gods turn against him. The resulting conflict causes the sun to rain divine blood, producing bizarre effects.
3 Angry at the
peevishness brings the worst of the sun godâs qualities into focus. As a campaign villain, Heliod is most likely driven by his desire to assert his rulership over the other gods of the pantheon and his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nylea as Campaign Villain As a villain, Nylea is most likely driven by transgressions against her realm, whether by mortals or by other gods. She might begin her retaliation by barring all sapient
creatures from the Nessian Wood, or by visiting punishment on an entire polis for the actions of a few citizens. From there, she could easily end up in an escalating conflict against mortals across
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
rise to deadly rivalries. Resistance to lawful authority can become tyranny of another sort. And when passions become inflamed, giving in to them can lead to tragedy rather than triumph. Purphorosâs
general hands-off attitude toward his champions means that groups of his followers could easily find themselves on opposite sides in a conflict, and in extreme cases Purphoros himself sends heroes to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Gods and Devotion The central conflict in Theros is among gods, striving against each other over the devotion of mortals. Mortal devotion equates to divine power: when people fervently pray to a god
a zero-sum game. The people of Theros donât believe in one particular god to the exclusion of others, and the most pious people pray to all the gods with equal fervor. But a deityâs goal is to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
conflict, challenged Githâs plans and her leadership. Gith was evil, the newcomer proclaimed, and she would lead the people into darkness and tyranny not unlike the one imposed by the illithids. Thus, no
sooner had the gith defeated their sworn enemies than they were plunged into a bitter civil war. In the ensuing conflict, Zerthimon was killed and his followers, naming themselves githzerai
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
the hand and lead it to the proper afterlife. Kelemvorâs priests teach that those who revere the gods according to the rites of their religion have done their proper service and will be offered the
Kelemvorâs faithful at odds with necromancers, priests of Myrkul, and others who promote the creation of the undead, and it also causes conflict from unexpected sources. For instance, priests of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
â meddling. Alternatively, averting one disaster might naturally lead to a greater one, at which point characters must contend not only with the latest catastrophe but also with the accusations and assaults
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, reveal a vital secret, or end a destructive conflict. When the other gods send their champions to circumvent divine agreements, Kruphix often calls upon his champions to set things right. The Kruphixâs
the agents sent to stop you.
5 Investigate rumors of an unearthed divine relic and decide whether itâs safe to be in the mortal realm.
6 End a conflict between the followers of two other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Plane, those who know of the conflict refer to it as the Blood Warâa conflict that has raged for millennia, ravaging the Lower Planes. The battlefields of the Blood War are concentrated in the Nine
of the conflict waxes and wanes, and the front lines of the war can shift drastically, a moment never goes by when demons and devils arenât battling each other somewhere in the multiverse. Many demons
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Iroas might be titled the god of victory in all respects, but he cares less about victory in competitions than he does about victory in war. In war, both mortals and gods could be blinded by the rush to
victory or by cleaving to stubbornly held ideas. Although a campaign against Iroas might be straightforward in how the action plays out, the underlying causes of conflict could be quite complex
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
older dragons. The giant hopes to provoke a conflict between giants and dragons that will lead to Surtur cleansing the world with fire. 11 When winter stretches too long, food grows scarce and a priest
Gods and Adventures The two tables in this sectionâthe Annamâs Children Adventures table and the Interloper Gods Adventures tableâoffer adventure hooks that involve the gods worshiped by giants. Many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nyx Nyx is an endless plane of existence where the powers of potentiality and belief hold sway. It is the realm of the gods, of belief given form, of dreams, and of rising and fading philosophies
. From here, the pantheon of Theros watches the mortal world and guides the living. Though the gods live in a veritable paradise, they canât sever themselves from the mortal world. To do so would be to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
in amassing soldiers for their ages-old conflict. Still, some dragonborn do hear the call of the gods of Faerûn and choose to serve them, and are as loyal in this faith as they are to any other cause
that no matter how their original god, Io, brought them into being, that ancient deity is either long dead or uncaring about their fate, and the dragon gods that supplanted Io seem primarily interested
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
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
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