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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
wild places of the world, being common foes for heroes seeking to test their mettle against terrors worthy of the gods’ notice. Most ironscale hydras inhabit lakes and boggy caverns, from which
, from the bog-dwelling hydras known across the multiverse to massive ironscale hydras that lurk in deep wildernesses. Beyond even these exist serpentine horrors born of the whims of foul gods, like the
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
inside it awakens. At nearly 70 feet tall, it towers over most other creatures and wields a mass of crystal as a club. Once awakened, the scion continues to pursue the art that ornamented its dreams
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Scions of Giants’ Gods
Giants are descended from the All-Father, Annam, and his children. But scions of giants’ gods boast a greater
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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
world, and so great were its size and strength that the gods Nylea and Heliod combined their power to bind the monster deep within the Nessian Wood. That incarnation was slain, but the eternal ideal
remains. A new incarnation of the World Eater is a fearsome omen, as the monster only appears when the pillars of the world tremble and terrible things are afoot in the realm of the gods. Its rampages
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
scion continues to pursue the art that ornamented its dreams, seeking to mold and shape stone into beautiful elegance. If it needs more raw materials, the scion can transform a living creature in its
minerals, and existing moss dies within 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.
Scions of Giants’ Gods
Giants are descended from the All-Father, Annam, and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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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Princes of the Apocalypse
be knocked prone, in addition to the normal damage for contact with molten rock.
A thick cloud of black smoke and burning embers fills a 40-foot-radius sphere within 120 feet of Imix, lasting until
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize information on destruction and
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Moved by pity, a giant eagle continues bringing food to an abandoned topaz dragon wyrmling, despite the wyrmling’s attempts to eat the eagle.
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A pseudodragon who is
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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 plane’s 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.
— 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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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 one’s 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
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 Purphoros’s rage. Purphoros’s Divine Schemes Purphoros’s 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 gods’ temples and priests across Theros
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 — beings not typically served by clerics. More often, though
warlock ranges from minor but lasting alterations to the warlock’s 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 — beings not typically served by clerics. More often, though
warlock ranges from minor but lasting alterations to the warlock’s 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->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 Thassa’s champion helps Heliod’s champion today, perhaps Heliod’s champion will help Thassa’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s 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
Phenax’s Influence Subtlety and manipulation—of mind, word, and deed—are the cornerstones of Phenax’s power and his influence over mortals and immortals alike. Even gods enjoy hearing what they
the individual’s fall from grace is complete. Phenax’s Goals Phenax doesn’t 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
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 doesn’t fear them. Heliod considers Thassa his favorite sibling, despite her unwillingness to agree
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to demonstrate principles of both mathematics and magic. Grand temples line the streets, testifying to the Meletians’ devotion to the gods. These rise as both mighty bastions dedicated to individual
exploration, advancements in magical technique, investigation into the nature of the gods, or perfection of techniques in crafting and trade. But the edifice of knowledge in Meletis is a literal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s 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
. The Meet continues until all items are resolved or half the participants leave. Crime in Godsbreath is rare, and justice in this land focuses on making the wronged party whole. Decisions on how to
the most severe wrongs, offenders are banished to uninhabited islands, though they retain the right to travel to the Meet each year to seek reconciliation with the larger community. The Gods’ Tale The
Compendium
- 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
mist fills the stairway ahead, then coalesces into the form of the vampire Strahd, his eyes burning red with anger. “You have worn out your welcome,” he says. “Whatever gods you believe in cannot save
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s 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->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
continues. “We just saw something come over the cliffs—a gods-cursed dragon skeleton! We’re retreating, and the Dragon Armies are following. We’ll keep them drawn out as long as we can. See if you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
nearby population in order to “civilize” them.
3 A local leader (Setessan hoplite; see chapter 6) imposes harsh penalties on the poor, claiming their poverty is a sign they have invited the gods
’ wrath.
4 The head of a prominent family (noble) continues to exert abusive control over their adult children, citing their role as matriarch or patriarch to justify it.
5 A local leader
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Titans from the Underworld. Mortals killed him to save themselves. The gods let him escape the Underworld to save themselves. What will Phenax do if he learns of his true destiny?
2 A secret
hostages—if Phenax ever remembers that they exist.
4 Phenax’s bloodline continues. The god’s many-times-over grandchildren live as master thieves and number among the few souls who might be able to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
case, a group of conquered people serves the host best when it continues to produce resources that the goblinoids can use. Only when a settlement offers stiff resistance or has no lasting value to
Maglubiyet’s Will Be Done When Maglubiyet conquered the goblins’ gods, he taught the goblins to fear his cruelty. They bowed in sniveling obeisance to him and then turned their impotent wrath upon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, further isolating the region. Icewind Dale has thus been trapped in a different reality from the rest of the world, for though the sun never rises over the dale, it continues to rise everywhere else
Frostmaiden has imposed her will in this way or why the other gods refuse to challenge her. This prolonged winter, which has gone on for more than two years, threatens to doom not just the flickering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
receiving the guidance of the gods in their battles to keep their homeland free from invasions. In the center of the wall is a painting of a pyramid with a temple atop it and the sun shining over the land
.
Double bronze doors stand in the eastern end of the south wall. Down the hall to the west is an archway carved in the form of twining serpents. Beyond it, the corridor continues on into shadow
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
lasting antagonism—with the people and places of your setting, those people and places stick in the players’ minds. Introduce opportunities to forge these lasting relationships early and often
redeeming quality the characters can appreciate—ideally a villain who isn’t preoccupied with killing or harming the characters. As your campaign continues, introduce new people and locations, and bring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
proved to be a malign power, statues of both Cyric and Bhaal were erected on the ends of the bridge, the two gods facing each other (though it is said Cyric stabbed Bhaal in the back). About a century
caravans camping at the bridge and pilgrims visiting it continues, but now people stay in a caravan ground around a small village that has grown up outside the fort. Activity around the area is overseen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
multiverse to massive ironscale hydras that lurk in deep wildernesses. Beyond even these exist serpentine horrors born of the whims of foul gods, like the legendary hydra Polukranos. Territorial
monsters in prolonged, devastating battles. Vicious Growth. Soon after a hydra claims a territory, it typically buries itself, entering a period of hibernation during which it continues to grow. When it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
in search of mighty heroes, to plead for their aid.
“In my time, I was pharaoh of this realm. It was green and beautiful, blessed by the gods with magical waters that gave life to our land and
into the Border Ethereal and continues his solemn march. Amun Sa doesn’t harm the party and makes no further attempts to defend himself. If Amun Sa’s ghost is slain, he appears to the characters again
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
book they discovered, the sprite becomes friendly and contributes some additional details about their situation. As a scholar among his kind, Wheeldoli knows about some of the gods revered by the big
most a day or two from now.” When the characters have learned all they can from Wheeldoli, the sprite directs them to a narrow gravel path that skirts the community and then continues northward