gods connect lesson

Derro

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.

Derro Savant

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.

Satyr Legacy

Species 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

them. Satyrs’ solid horns connect to their heads at the base of their skulls, while their legs end in sturdy hooves. Thick fur covers their bodies from the waist down, shorter at the waist and

Minotaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

—perhaps they were once thought of as gods—who established the minotaurs’ place in the world. Every minotaur in Ravnica claims descent from one of these heroes. The Ordruun line is

). Since each family line has so many members, minotaurs don’t usually find it helpful to connect the name of the line to their personal names; even though Commander Grozdan of the Boros Legion

Uthgardt Tribe Member

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

nomadic elves, the Harpers, and the priesthoods devoted to the gods of the First Circle. Suggested Characteristics Use the tables for the outlander background below as the basis for your

newborn pups. 3 I once ran twenty-five miles without stopping to warn to my clan of an approaching orc horde. I’d do it again if I had to. 4 I have a lesson for every situation, drawn

Religion and the Gods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

we remember. Worship of the true gods is ever waning, and false religions rise in their place. I pray every day that we’ve learned our lesson—that the gods will return, and that I may cede this chair

Religion and the Gods The gods of Krynn are said to have abandoned the world, and in the great cities of Ansalon, temples and centers of faith are few. Nevertheless, small miracles occur across the

Nykthos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

into the starry night sky. Unseen in the heavens above, these pillars connect to counterparts in an identical temple in the foyer to Nyx—the entrance, as it were, to the realm of the gods. The few

Nykthos The Nykthos is a nexus point between the mortal realm and Nyx. The site bears the name of the first Nyxborn, a divine artisan tasked with building altars to the gods so they could be

Life in Tletepec

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

you haven’t met.” Tletepecs build villages near the land’s many volcanoes, but travel between villages can be challenging, as the dirt paths that connect them often shift or are blocked. Therefore

, every village assembles a communal offering to the gods to request blessings, chief among them protection from disaster. The gathered offerings are carried by a caravan of walkers and wagons to a

City of Skophos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Only the priests of Mogis can force the city’s leaders to put aside their quarrels and work toward a single goal. Lesser Peristyle The minotaurs of Skophos acknowledge the entire pantheon of gods, though

ensure the fertility of the earth. In the shadow of Mogis’s great temple, most of the gods are honored with some kind of violence. In that context, the small temple known as the Lesser Peristyle is an

Noteworthy Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

where islanders’ souls went after death. Some of these souls transcended into ninunos—dryad-like spirits of the land who serve as stewards to the gods and resided in the surrounding lands. Colonizing

connect many of the region’s islands. Travelers are common, and the most traveled skybridges hold small communities where they can rest and resupply. Legend holds that the bones of enormous bakunawa

The Spirit and the Storyteller

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

between the living and the gods. Nimuel or Lungtian shares these details if asked, along with any specifics from the “Life in Dayawlongon” section later in this adventure. Nimuel Nimuel (neutral good

that many come to her for guidance and for stewarding their own stories. Personality Trait. “I seek to honor the gods with every song I sing and every word I speak.” Ideal. “The history of our land is

Gnome Gods

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

Wizardly Groups

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

their name, and warn others. As a mage gains in power, more individuals recognize the sigil and connect it with a mighty spellcaster, not to be trifled with. Some mage sigils are used in conjunction

with spells such as glyph of warding, which enforces the tendency of ordinary people to shy away from items marked by such sigils. There are folktales, in fact, about the gods themselves punishing a

Satyr

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

sharply distinguish them. Satyrs’ solid horns connect to their heads at the base of their skulls, while their legs end in sturdy hooves. Thick fur covers their bodies from the waist down, shorter at the

7. Grand Staircase

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

7. Grand Staircase A grand chamber opens ahead, fifty feet across and plunging down into darkness below. A stone balcony winds around the walls to connect four archways. Other balcony levels are

. The vulture is the first step. Right the gods. The walls of history tell all. The clues on this bronze plaque pertain to features and locations on level 3, specifically the reflected hall

A Treasury of Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

), feats, and roleplaying suggestions that can connect characters of any class to a draconic theme. Chapter 2 discusses magic related to dragons, including new spells, magic items, and draconic gifts

creatures. The family of gem dragons, aspects of the dragon gods, dragon minions, and more can be found here. DRAGONS AND DRAGONS Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons, as the name states, is a book about

Gate of Illumination Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

the ages receiving blessings from the gods. A stone double door stands at the far end of the room, while stairs rise to the west and another hall opens to the east. People who bring their offerings to

the gods prepare their prayers in this area, meditating on the blessing they want. A salamander and four fire snakes are in this room. The salamander stands guard before the door to area I5, while

The Greyhawk Setting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

temples of its many gods, several organizations operate across national borders in pursuit of their goals. Some of these organizations could serve as patrons or allies of adventurers in a Greyhawk

whole of Eastern Oerik. Adventurers and Organizations Factions and organizations aimed at player characters can connect adventurers to your world, providing ties to key NPCs and a clear agenda beyond

Temple of Mystery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

temple’s challenges to get the attention of the gods. Temple of Mystery Map The temple of mystery shown in map 4.9 presents a labyrinth Kruphix might use to test followers and to protect valuable

complex also holds its own unique puzzle or trap. When solved, these hazards allow one to progress, but also often impart some lesson about history, the nature of the cosmos, or the explorer themselves

Derro

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

flayers aren’t always the enemy. They tell of two 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

Minotaur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

heroes — perhaps they were once thought of as gods — who established the minotaurs’ place in the world. Every minotaur in Ravnica claims descent from one of these heroes. The Ordruun line is the most

each family line has so many members, minotaurs don’t usually find it helpful to connect the name of the line to their personal names; even though Commander Grozdan of the Boros Legion’s Kamen Fortress

Chaos Incarnate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Abyss. A few demon lords have come to the attention of mortals and are even worshiped as gods in some places, but the vast majority of demon lords remain unknown to scholars and sages. Some scholars

be obsolete. Getting Around Portals connect various locations in the Abyss, but these passages are as unreliable as anything else in this environment. Most of them fluctuate, sometimes winking in and

Chapter 2: Faiths of Khorvaire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Chapter 2: Faiths of Khorvaire Religion plays an important role in Eberron. The gods don’t manifest physically, but people of faith believe that divine forces shape everyday life. Shared beliefs

of the Kingdom of Galifar and holds sway over most of Khorvaire—except for Thrane, which favors the Church of the Silver Flame. Other religions connect specific cultures or communities; the kalashtar

College of Creation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

College of Creation One bard’s song of creation is the score to another person’s nightmares. Tasha Bards believe the cosmos is a work of art—the creation of the first dragons and gods. That

, music, and poetry, and their teachers share this lesson: “Before the sun and the moon, there was the Song, and its music awoke the first dawn. Its melodies so delighted the stones and trees that some of

Hags

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

affinity for spellcasting. They can alter their forms or curse their foes, and their arrogance inspires them to view their magic as a challenge to the magic of the gods, whom they blaspheme at every

an individual, a hag might find it amusing to string the fool along for a while before teaching it a permanent lesson. Dark Lairs. Hags dwell in dark and twisted woods, bleak moors, storm-lashed

Barbarian Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Tree MARCELA MEDEIROS Path of the World Tree Subclass Trace the Roots and Branches of the Multiverse Barbarians who follow the Path of the World Tree connect with the cosmic tree Yggdrasil through

is Necrotic or Radiant; you choose the type each time you deal the damage. Level 3: Warrior of the Gods A divine entity helps ensure you can continue the fight. You have a pool of four d12s that you

Dungeon Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

original construction. They connect different areas of the complex. When the characters see a black gate for the first time, read: A ten-foot-diameter circle of runes and black onyx fragments is set

’ magic. To reach the Phylactery Vault, six black gates must be disrupted. Once those gates are disrupted, any black gate can be forced to connect the Temples of Extraction to the Phylactery Vault, which

Event-Based Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

particular sequence. A wizard might steal the items needed to create a phylactery and become a lich, or a cultist might kidnap the priests of seven good-aligned gods as a sacrifice. Alternatively, the

table, indicating that the party’s goal is to secure aid from a ruler or council. You decide to connect that to the leadership of the order targeted by your vampire villain. Maybe the order’s leaders

Neverdeath Catacomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

and four hand-turned wheels connect to the pipes. Coupleofkooks Many of Vecna’s cultists in Neverdeath Graveyard bear tattoos of the lich-god’s unholy symbol The wheels control the water pressure

of area C14 come to investigate areas C8 and C12, bringing along both ghouls from area area C17. The cultists shout about “teaching those meddling elementals a lesson” as they arrive, allowing the

Dragon Organizations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

connect their echoes across worlds, then all worlds must exist in a sort of entanglement of causality. This makes the map of possible futures infinitely more complex and tantalizing—and subject to

dragon gods. The draconic members of an apocalyptic sect called the Inheritors of the First World believe the cataclysm that destroyed the original creation and brought the myriad worlds of the

Exploring the Cemetery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

curtained archways connect this chamber to the other areas of the chapel. Shattered wardrobes and dressing tables, as well as a number of smashed mirrors, suggest that this was once where priests

the chapel, and who requested to take their final rest alongside the poor they served. The holy symbols in this area once channeled the blessings of their gods, but that trace magic has been corrupted

Gauntlet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

hieroglyphs read as follows: “Beyond these doors lies the great Nafik, once second only to the pharaoh—now second only to the gods.” P56: Gauntlet of the True Way The well-lit hall before you is vast

and majestic, rising at a slight angle toward the south. Wall torches light four flights of stairs that connect wide landings. Water thunders in torrents past both sides of the stairs and underneath

Areas of the Vault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

of dwarf warriors in plate armor. Crumbling Bridges. The bridges connect area V4 to adamantine doors that seal off areas V6, V7, and V8. The eastern half of the northern bridge and the western half of

of dust in their luminous pools. Ornate columns support a thirty-foot-high vaulted ceiling, which is adorned with carvings of dwarves basking in the presence of their gods. Deep alcoves line the walls

Areas of the Air Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

with etchings of funerary rites in honor of Moradin (150 gp), and an immovable rod. A9. Tombs Gigantic stone doors covered in twin reliefs of dwarven gods in profile loom fifteen feet high. The dwarven

gods bear somber expressions and formal regalia. The doors are spiked shut from the outside. The reliefs portray Dumathoin, the Keeper of Secrets Under the Mountain, and Marthammor Duin, the Watcher

Magical Phenomena

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

springs, driving off strangers or demanding a worthy price for access to the mystical waters. While many enchanted springs bear the blessings of wild gods or fey beings, some are tainted. These might be

can respond telepathically. Unearthly Roads Currents of magic run through the world—invisible, artery-like networks that exert subtle influence and connect disparate lands. The greatest of these

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