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Returning 35 results for 'gods surviving'.
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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
recounts the battle between a group of the gods’ champions and a mighty archon, which took place at the mysterious eastern edge of the world. Defeated, the falling archon is said to have met the
developed into the poleis of today.
Even though the age of archons is long past, many wonder if the few surviving archons might someday attempt to reestablish their empire or if they are truly resigned to their lesser role in the world.Radiant
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of nature itself or from a nature deity. Many druids pursue a mystic spirituality of transcendent union with nature rather than devotion to a divine entity, while others serve gods of wild nature
, animals, or elemental forces. The ancient druidic traditions are sometimes called the Old Faith, in contrast to the worship of gods in temples and shrines.
Druid spells are oriented toward nature and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
of the Player’s Handbook for exhaustion effects). He speaks Common and Grung. If the characters befriend Orvex, he can help them forge a truce with any surviving Red Wizards. Orvex can translate Old
Omuan, and his studies of Omu’s carvings taught him the legend of the nine trickster gods (see “Legend of the Nine Gods”), which Orvex is happy to recount once he’s fully healed and rested. Despite the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
of the Player’s Handbook for exhaustion effects). He speaks Common and Grung. If the characters befriend Orvex, he can help them forge a truce with any surviving Red Wizards. Orvex can translate Old
Omuan, and his studies of Omu’s carvings taught him the legend of the nine trickster gods (see “Legend of the Nine Gods”), which Orvex is happy to recount once he’s fully healed and rested. Despite the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Dwellers of the Forbidden City 5th–8th 4. Fane of the Night Serpent 7th–9th 5. Tomb of the Nine Gods 9th and higher You can slow the rate of advancement by withholding XP, “banking” it until you’re
ready for the party to level up. Conversely, you can hasten level advancement by awarding ad hoc XP for making discoveries, completing goals, roleplaying well, and surviving or avoiding deadly traps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Dwellers of the Forbidden City 5th–8th 4. Fane of the Night Serpent 7th–9th 5. Tomb of the Nine Gods 9th and higher You can slow the rate of advancement by withholding XP, “banking” it until you’re
ready for the party to level up. Conversely, you can hasten level advancement by awarding ad hoc XP for making discoveries, completing goals, roleplaying well, and surviving or avoiding deadly traps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Klothys Klothys doesn’t trace her origins to mortal devotion, and she has languished in obscurity for almost the whole of human history. Unlike the other gods (except Kruphix), she doesn’t
was in its infancy. Some surviving myths speak of a personified “destiny” in a way that vaguely suggests the possibility of an actual god’s involvement.
Rage of Titans. The greatest threat to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Klothys Klothys doesn’t trace her origins to mortal devotion, and she has languished in obscurity for almost the whole of human history. Unlike the other gods (except Kruphix), she doesn’t
was in its infancy. Some surviving myths speak of a personified “destiny” in a way that vaguely suggests the possibility of an actual god’s involvement.
Rage of Titans. The greatest threat to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
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
others, becoming petty tyrants. When Maglubiyet conquered the bugbears’ gods, he taught the bugbears the practicality of cold brutality. When Maglubiyet conquered the hobgoblins’ gods, he knew he had to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
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
others, becoming petty tyrants. When Maglubiyet conquered the bugbears’ gods, he taught the bugbears the practicality of cold brutality. When Maglubiyet conquered the hobgoblins’ gods, he knew he had to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the ocean’s depths might seek the means of surviving underwater—whether such takes the form of magic items or devices crafted by ingenious inventors. Alternatively, drowning might only be a concern of
those who aren’t favored by the gods, and heroes might find themselves welcomed into the deep by Thassa herself. The riches of the deep are also vast, with the peoples of the sea hoarding strange
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the ocean’s depths might seek the means of surviving underwater—whether such takes the form of magic items or devices crafted by ingenious inventors. Alternatively, drowning might only be a concern of
those who aren’t favored by the gods, and heroes might find themselves welcomed into the deep by Thassa herself. The riches of the deep are also vast, with the peoples of the sea hoarding strange
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
represent uniform strains virtually identical to each other. Other demons (such as manes) are created from mortal souls shunned or cursed by the gods, or which are otherwise trapped in the Abyss
time spent fighting and surviving in the Abyss. Such elevations are rare, however, for most demons are destroyed before they attain significant power. The greatest of those that do survive make up the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
represent uniform strains virtually identical to each other. Other demons (such as manes) are created from mortal souls shunned or cursed by the gods, or which are otherwise trapped in the Abyss
time spent fighting and surviving in the Abyss. Such elevations are rare, however, for most demons are destroyed before they attain significant power. The greatest of those that do survive make up the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Temple of Mystery (RAYMOND SWANLAND) A temple of mystery is an enigmatic location full of puzzles and traps, found in remote regions of Theros. It is believed that surviving and solving the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
mind, confuse your enemies, and relieve that strain on your lower back. Subtle Stances d8 Stance
1 Incontinent Elder — Standing straight, knees together (excellent for surviving those long
lives to the insight gleaned from an ancient monastic tome. Ancient Tomes d10 Tome
1 Gambling with the Gods
2 Plowshares into Swords
3 The Poetry of Flumphism
4 Monsters are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
mind, confuse your enemies, and relieve that strain on your lower back. Subtle Stances d8 Stance
1 Incontinent Elder — Standing straight, knees together (excellent for surviving those long
lives to the insight gleaned from an ancient monastic tome. Ancient Tomes d10 Tome
1 Gambling with the Gods
2 Plowshares into Swords
3 The Poetry of Flumphism
4 Monsters are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
hope of surviving. The foremost wizard in the Hells, Mephistopheles suffers nothing that would compromise his intellectual focus. He hates distractions and allows only particular devils to speak to him
would otherwise go to the gods or be cast adrift somewhere other than the Nine Hells. If you are already a creature of Law and Evil devoted to no other entity, your damned spirit is of meager value
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
hope of surviving. The foremost wizard in the Hells, Mephistopheles suffers nothing that would compromise his intellectual focus. He hates distractions and allows only particular devils to speak to him
would otherwise go to the gods or be cast adrift somewhere other than the Nine Hells. If you are already a creature of Law and Evil devoted to no other entity, your damned spirit is of meager value
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Temple of Mystery (RAYMOND SWANLAND) A temple of mystery is an enigmatic location full of puzzles and traps, found in remote regions of Theros. It is believed that surviving and solving the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Master. Asmodeus, lord of the Nine Hells, impersonates duergar gods in order to cultivate evil within the hearts of duergar who are already corrupt. He offers them divine guidance and vengeance
a raid against a mind flayer enclave, along with another daughter and three sons. Xardorok killed his eldest son, Ulthoon, son of Thizrun, for plotting to overthrow him. His surviving offspring are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Master. Asmodeus, lord of the Nine Hells, impersonates duergar gods in order to cultivate evil within the hearts of duergar who are already corrupt. He offers them divine guidance and vengeance
a raid against a mind flayer enclave, along with another daughter and three sons. Xardorok killed his eldest son, Ulthoon, son of Thizrun, for plotting to overthrow him. His surviving offspring are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. Although the surviving Tears have made good progress reassembling this room’s broken plaster, they haven’t yet translated any of the hieroglyphs. Hieroglyphs. The hieroglyphs on the walls were carved by
scarred with gouges. I knew with certainty he could not have approached his afterlife in such a boat. As my torch went out, so did the light within my soul. Clutching my staff, I swore by the gods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. Although the surviving Tears have made good progress reassembling this room’s broken plaster, they haven’t yet translated any of the hieroglyphs. Hieroglyphs. The hieroglyphs on the walls were carved by
scarred with gouges. I knew with certainty he could not have approached his afterlife in such a boat. As my torch went out, so did the light within my soul. Clutching my staff, I swore by the gods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Demon Lords The chaotic power of the Abyss rewards demons of particular ruthlessness and ingenuity with a dark blessing, transforming them into unique fiends whose power can rival the gods. These
and hopelessness, the Gnoll Lord yearns to turn the world into a wasteland in which the last surviving gnolls tear each other apart for the right to feast upon the dead. Yeenoghu appears as a huge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Demon Lords The chaotic power of the Abyss rewards demons of particular ruthlessness and ingenuity with a dark blessing, transforming them into unique fiends whose power can rival the gods. These
and hopelessness, the Gnoll Lord yearns to turn the world into a wasteland in which the last surviving gnolls tear each other apart for the right to feast upon the dead. Yeenoghu appears as a huge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
different kinds working together, perhaps united as members of a religious order or some other kind of organization that crosses the divide of giant kinds (see “Gods and Religion” and “Organizations
Against the Giants d8 Adventure Hook 1 Adventurers find a village completely deserted, with tracks leading to a hill giant steading. Can they rescue the surviving villagers and livestock before the hill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
different kinds working together, perhaps united as members of a religious order or some other kind of organization that crosses the divide of giant kinds (see “Gods and Religion” and “Organizations
Against the Giants d8 Adventure Hook 1 Adventurers find a village completely deserted, with tracks leading to a hill giant steading. Can they rescue the surviving villagers and livestock before the hill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
past, many wonder if the few surviving archons might someday attempt to reestablish their empire or if they are truly resigned to their lesser role in the world. Archon of Falling Stars The epic
accounting of the world’s earliest histories called The Cosmogony recounts the battle between a group of the gods’ champions and a mighty archon, which took place at the mysterious eastern edge of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
past, many wonder if the few surviving archons might someday attempt to reestablish their empire or if they are truly resigned to their lesser role in the world. Archon of Falling Stars The epic
accounting of the world’s earliest histories called The Cosmogony recounts the battle between a group of the gods’ champions and a mighty archon, which took place at the mysterious eastern edge of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
people from rampaging evil dragons. Sarlamir was entombed a hero. Jandin regrets this, knowing Sarlamir’s disobedience and deeds contributed to the gods’ disfavor—and ultimately to the Cataclysm. She
gods’ favor. The flames blazing through the tombs are fire from the Cataclysm. They used to be confined to Sarlamir’s tomb, but now they run rampant. Jandin doesn’t know why (she’s unaware of Lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
people from rampaging evil dragons. Sarlamir was entombed a hero. Jandin regrets this, knowing Sarlamir’s disobedience and deeds contributed to the gods’ disfavor—and ultimately to the Cataclysm. She
gods’ favor. The flames blazing through the tombs are fire from the Cataclysm. They used to be confined to Sarlamir’s tomb, but now they run rampant. Jandin doesn’t know why (she’s unaware of Lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
contained shrines to various gods, but the Onyx Scar renovated it, creating a hallway with arrow slits on both sides. Arrow Slits. Four Onyx Scar thugs stand behind the western arrow slits, ready to shoot
“Fountain” below). If one or more myconids are killed, the surviving myconids use their Rapport Spores to signal their surrender. The shambling mound, however, fights until destroyed. Fountain. A narrow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
contained shrines to various gods, but the Onyx Scar renovated it, creating a hallway with arrow slits on both sides. Arrow Slits. Four Onyx Scar thugs stand behind the western arrow slits, ready to shoot
“Fountain” below). If one or more myconids are killed, the surviving myconids use their Rapport Spores to signal their surrender. The shambling mound, however, fights until destroyed. Fountain. A narrow
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
obtained from prior “food”), or even one of their own young. If the colony’s survival is threatened and it thinks it has a chance of surviving a fight, it can leverage its combined might using special lair