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                                                    Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     abishais when it comes to leadership ability and raw power. Red abishais lead other devils into battle or take charge of troublesome cults to ensure that they continue to carry out Tiamatâs commands
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                    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
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     halls with boiling water and noxious fumes. The stairwell leading up to the city was sealed to prevent the fumes from spilling into the streets above. Decades later, once the volcanoâs activity
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
1/day each: calm emotions, faerie fireAncient legends suggest that when the gods came to the First World and tried to
                                                
                                            
                                                
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A young moonstone dragon has acquired a powerful magic item belonging to one of the fey courts and is leading the assassin sent to retrieve the item on a chase through the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    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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                                                     Trait
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I see omens in every event and action. The serpent gods continue to advise us.
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I have very high standards for food, drink, and physical pleasures.
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I prefer to be alone
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    ; 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
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Bugbear
                                                    
    
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                                                    Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     crafting simple tools and hunting and gathering food, and gangs sometimes come together peacefully to exchange members and goods between them.
Malevolent Worship of Malign Gods
Bugbears worship two
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     bugbears recognize two other gods, both of which they disdain and fear: Maglubiyet and Skiggaret.
Maglubiyet, the leader of the goblinoid pantheon, forced both brothers to submit to his rule, but
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                     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
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     gods unique to their race, the only survivors of a pantheon that was decimated by Maglubiyet so long ago that hobgoblins donât remember the names of the fallen. Nomog-Geaya is the greater of the
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Traveling to the Gate Tonalli or other locals can easily mark a trail on the charactersâ map leading to the Gate of Illumination, a well-known sacred site. The route from the ruins of Twin Gods
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     events continue to rock the region. Consult the âVolcanic Threatsâ section earlier in the adventure for dangers that might occur. Additionally, at a point between the Xoxotla and the shrine, the characters come upon the aftermath of a battle.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Backgrounds
                                                    Ghosts of Saltmarsh
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     turn day into night.
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Dive into the Abyss. You found yourself in an underwater cave leading to the Abyss, and your luck has been sour ever since.
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Love Story. You fell in love with a
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     compensated.
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I will fish the many famous waters of this land.
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The gods saved me during a terrible storm, and I will honor their gift.
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My destiny awaits me at the bottom of a
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     rituals and devotions that honor various gods, hoping to win their favor and stave off their wrath. They tell and retell the stories of the godsâ deedsâeven as they watch those stories continue to play
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    Gods of Theros A bird shrieked as it took flight from a branch above her. Through the gaps in the rustling canopy, she could see the god-forms shift in and out of focus. The night sky was known as
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     of Arijani and Reeva. Ramyaâs skeletal soldiers continue to build the tower as part of her plan to rid Kalakeri of evil and receive the godsâ blessings.
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Soth began his gods-given quest to avert the Cataclysm, he encountered Isoldeâs attendants, who blamed him for leading Isolde from her holy path. The attendants played on his jealousy, falsely
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     disrespecting his dead wifeâs memory, the Knights of Solamnia cast Soth from their orders. Soon after, the gods called Soth to redeem himself by preventing the Cataclysm, but Soth failed in his quest, and
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    17. Old Streambed The stream flowing from area 10 to area 18 used to continue through this low passage, eventually emptying out into area 16. This passageway is barely four feet high and is
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     obstructed by rounded boulders and pebbles. It might have been a streambed, though no water flows here now.
 The dwarves diverted the stream into the channel leading to area 12 to drive the waterwheel in the
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Nyxborn Creatures Just as the gods are born of Nyx, so are many creatures. Nyxborn creatures are beings of legend, some the subjects of hopeful dreams and others the product of nightmares. They come
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     into existence as the result of divine action, as the expression of abstract ideals, or as manifestations of the strength of shared belief. As mortals continue to tell their tales of creatures that
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     the few who understand the role of mortal belief in shaping the younger godsâa concept even most gods donât fully comprehend. Kruphix is the only being who has the ability to seal the borders between
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     the mortal realm and Nyx. He uses this power to safeguard the mortal world from reckless divine meddling and enforce the balance of power among the gods and their faithful. Because of his lack of
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     horizontally, leading to a 10-foot-square landing (see below). A second set of stairs continues upward to the east at a similar angle for a distance of 30 feet horizontally, ending at a secret door that opens
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     either halfway up the stairs leading to area K72 or halfway down the stairs leading to area K78, so that the vampire appears in front of the triggering character. When âStrahdâ appears, read: A sickly
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     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
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     who has fled from a polis into the wilderness. 
   5  Triumph in a contest of strength or charisma to prove Heliodâs superiority over the other gods. 
   6  Defeat a champion of another god (most
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Inside the Observatory The interior of Twin Gods Observatory is hollow, with a spiral stone staircase rising to a roof with a commanding view of the region. Carvings along the observatoryâs interior
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     depict volcanic events and smoke formations, which the Watchers consult to inform their predictions. The stairs leading to the top of the tower are shallow and have no railing, winding around an open
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     hear hammering from upstairs. The carvings continue along the walls of the stairs as they rise toward the temple. Each flight of stairs ends at a wide brown curtain. Treasure Leaning against the corner
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Dethek runes on it, reading, âA beacon in the dark depths.â The axeâs wielder always knows the way to the nearest passage leading from underground toward the surface, as well as the approximate depth the axe is underground.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Birth of the Poleis The end of the Age of Trax corresponds roughly with the rise of the fourth and latest generation of gods, whose interests lie in the application of more abstract principles to the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     realities of mortal life. Three of these godsâEphara, Iroas, and Karametraâplayed significant roles in the establishment of human civilization, in opposition to the archons. The goddess Ephara
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     nor his yuan-ti priests have been able to ascertain the cause or find a remedy. As Ras Nsiâs power wanes, his rivals are preparing to dispose of him and continue their holy mission. Acererak promised
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     to help the yuan-ti if they would guard the Tomb of the Nine Gods. Ras Nsi doesnât know that Acererak is playing him for a fool. If the characters convince Ras Nsi that Acererak is a common enemy, he
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     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 godsâ attempts to rule the world, their goal isnât the eradication of evil or its gods
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Paladine Paladine is known as the Father of Good, the Master of Law, the Platinum Dragon, andâon other worlds of the multiverseâBahamut. He leads the gods of good and watches over the world with an eye
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     hewn from the rock leads up along one side of the wall.
 The steps leading up to it are barely 5 feet wide and climb 150 feet to a frost-covered shelf that adjoins the main entrance (area X1). Difficult
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     to Ten-Towns? If they continue their climb to the fortress, continue with the next section; if they pursue the dragon, move on to chapter 4.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     demons, titans, archdevils, lich archmages, and even avatars of the gods themselves. The dragons they encounter are wyrms of tremendous power, whose sleep troubles kingdoms and whose waking threatens
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     characters might be called on to undertake grand adventures on the cosmic stage. And as a result of these adventures, their capabilities can continue to evolve. Characters gain no more levels at this
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     interested not only in punitive justice, but also in the establishment of fair and equitable relationships among people and gods, in service to the common good. He also takes an interest in the bonds of
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     familyâthe relationships that tie people most closely to each other. Heliodâs Goals In Heliodâs mind, he is the ruler of the gods, and he wants merely for his rightful place to be recognized. He
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Cataclysmic Fire Though the signs of the godsâ rage have receded from the world, violet flames from the Cataclysm continue to burn in Sarlamirâs tomb. This magical fire lingers as a mark of disgrace
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     on one who failed the gods and the world. Lord Soth has come to the catacombs seeking the Cataclysmic fire for its magical properties, which can be harnessed through rituals whispered to him by the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , has sent operatives to Chult to steal the Soulmonger or, failing that, destroy it. Leading the Thayan expedition is Szass Tamâs devoted lieutenant, Valindra Shadowmantle. Valindra has been warned that
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     secret yuan-ti temple called the Fane of the Night Serpent, where Ras Nsi holds sway and plots to bring about the end of the world. Omu is also home to the Tomb of the Nine Gods. As the characters
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Personality Trait   1 I see omens in every event and action. The serpent gods continue to advise us. 2 I have very high standards for food, drink, and physical pleasures. 3 I prefer to be alone rather
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     the favor of the serpent gods. 2 I am enamored with the culture and trappings of another society and wish to be part of it. 3 I respect my superiors and obey them without question. My fate is theirs
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     found at the end of a secret trail leading south from the Stone Bridge. Long ago, the vale was the site of the summer palace of King Torhild Flametongue of the dwarven kingdom of Besilmer. In time, it
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     became a sacred place where dwarves come to worship their gods. Some legends among the Stout Folk say the cellars of the ancient palace hide riches of the royal treasury of Besilmer. (Actually, the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     of the gods are scrawled around the cleft in dried blood, and continue on down the tunnel walls. Anyone who can read the Abyssal tongue can tell that this place has been consecrated in the name of
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    What the Dead See In the wake of the battle with the Returned, the characters have an opportunity to continue along their way. Before they can, though, all of them witness an incredible sight: an
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     DC 16 Intelligence check. On a successful check, the character deciphers the simplest part of the cipher: âHid from eyes of mortals and gods/Lies wither in Orestesâs rot.â On a failure, they learn
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    . Centuries ago, the outpost was conquered by mind flayers, and the goblins there were exposed to the illithidsâ strange powers, leading a subset of the goblins to develop unusual psionic powers. The
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     group of mind flayer fanatics that draw power from the Far Realm planted it for him to find. The gemstone lets Ruxithid telepathically communicate with the mind flayers, who he believes are gods. The
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     eternal fate is governed by the gods. Instead, when a mind flayerâs brain is returned to the elder brain to be consumed, the creatureâs intelligence lives on. Only if an illithidâs brain isnât retrieved
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     long fascinated mind flayers that emulate Maanzecorian, leading to frequent conflict between the two races. Ilsensine. Ilsensine is a broader philosophical ideal than Maanzecorian, leading many sages
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , for exampleâmight take 4d6 days. For a more general location, such as a color pool leading to a specified plane, the journey might take 1d4 Ă 10 hours. Dead Gods The Astral Plane is where the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     is to think about it. As long as the destination is somewhere in the Astral Plane (or in Wildspace, as described below)âsuch as âthe nearest githyanki outpost,â âthe nearest color pool leading to the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     gathering food, and gangs sometimes come together peacefully to exchange members and goods between them. Malevolent Worship of Malign Gods Bugbears worship two deities who are brothers, Hruggek and Grankhul
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     creature and defeating foes in open battle are seen as acts of worship, in the same way that dwarves consider metalsmithing to be sacred to Moradin. The bugbears recognize two other gods, both of which
                                                
                                            
                                        






