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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
a successful one.A bodak is the undying remains of someone who revered Orcus. Devoid of life and soul, it exists only to cause death.
A worshiper of Orcus can take ritual vows while carving the demon
lordâs symbol on their chest over the heart. Orcusâs power flays body, mind, and soul, leaving behind a sentient husk that consumes life energy near it. Most bodaks come into being in
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
: Ardenvale, Embereth, Garenbrig, Locthwain, and Vantress. In ancient times, the courts were established around five relics of tremendous magical power and unknown origin. Each relic is a magical
the realm, knighthood is among the highest honors one can receive. Knights of the realm, who are all addressed with the honorific âSyr,â are revered as champions, heroes, and paragons of
Genasi
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
, carry the power of the planes in their blood. The genasi are one such people, the offspring of genies and mortals.
The Elemental Planes are often inhospitable to natives of the Material Plane
an elemental heritage thatâs lain dormant for generations.
Occasionally, genasi result from exposure to a surge of elemental power, through phenomena such as an eruption from the Inner Planes or
monsters
, Speak with Dead
1/Day Each: Create Undead (level 8 version), Power Word KillLegendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creatureâs turn, Sammaster can expend a use to take one of the
megalomaniacal.
Sammasterâs travels brought him into contact with people who revered dragons as icons of primeval might. Masquerading his desire to dominate dragonkind as devotion, Sammaster
monsters
, Prestidigitation
2/Day Each: Speak with Dead, Wall of Force
1/Day Each: Create Undead (level 8 version), Disintegrate, Power Word KillProtective Magic. Sammaster casts Counterspell or Shield in
.
Sammasterâs travels brought him into contact with people who revered dragons as icons of primeval might. Masquerading his desire to dominate dragonkind as devotion, Sammaster established himself
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
temples and shrines tended by priests who are devoted to various Faerûnian gods. In some of these places, the faithful of deities revered by rulers and other powerful individuals play a greater role in
local politics than those not so favored. In the extreme, worship that is deemed heretical or dangerous is outlawed â for example, in a region where followers of Shar hold authority and power, the worship of her good twin and nemesis SelĂ»ne might be against the law.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Heirs to Elemental Power Genasi inherit something from both sides of their dual nature. They resemble humans but have unusual skin color (red, green, blue, or gray), and there is something odd about
them. The elemental blood flowing through their veins manifests differently in each genasi, often as magical power. Seen in silhouette, a genasi can usually pass for human. Those of earth or water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
500 feet underground. Vox excavated the nexus; now, she uses its power to summon evil elemental monsters to do her destructive bidding. By the time the characters confront her, Vox has called forth her
the entity as if it were next to her. Though she initially revered only Chlimbia, Prince of Magma, Vox now worships all Para-elements. Vox decorates her body with sigils written in ash, and fire and frostbite scar her limbs.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
embody these natural forces, producing magical phenomena that link them to the spirit of nature and the flow of life. Because of their strange and mysterious power, druids are often revered, shunned
minds and spirits with wonder and insight. Many sages and wise folk have studied nature, writing volumes about its mystery and power, but druids are a special kind of being: at some point, they begin to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
have the power to make folk forget their pain or become inured to a loss, and many people in distress pray to Shar for such a blessing. Shar is revered by those who must venture into dark places and so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Appendix B: Gods of the Multiverse Religion is an important part of life in the worlds of the D&D multiverse. When gods walk the world, clerics channel divine power, evil cults perform sacrifices in
choose a single deity for your character to serve, worship, or pay lip service to. Or you can pick a few that your character prays to most often. Or just make a mental note of the gods who are revered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Appendix B: Gods of the Multiverse Religion is an important part of life in the worlds of the D&D multiverse. When gods walk the world, clerics channel divine power, evil cults perform dark
revered in your DMâs campaign so you can invoke their names when appropriate. If youâre playing a cleric or a character with the Acolyte background, decide which god your deity serves or served, and consider the deityâs suggested domains when selecting your characterâs domain.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
spirit or revered forebear. Others see it as a connection to the pain and anguish of the world, as an impersonal tangle of wild magic, or as an expression of their own deepest self. For every Barbarian
, their Rage is a power that fuels not just battle prowess, but also uncanny reflexes and heightened senses. Barbarians often serve as protectors and leaders in their communities. They charge headlong
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
limited to angerâthis Rage is an incarnation of a predatorâs ferocity, a stormâs fury, and a seaâs turmoil. Some Barbarians personify their Rage as a fierce spirit or revered forebear. Others see it as a
connection to the pain and anguish of the world, as an impersonal tangle of wild magic, or as an expression of their own deepest self. For every Barbarian, their Rage is a power that fuels not just
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
Gruumsh, is the god of pure, brute strength, renowned for his power but disdained by some for his oafishness. Horde Leader The patron deity of half-orcs is the war god Ilneval. He has the title of War
Master in the pantheon, revered by those who believe in the wisdom of attacking with overwhelming numbers. Black and White The two most sinister members of the orc pantheon lie at opposite ends of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Revered Queen To slay in her name is our greatest service. To die in her name is our last act of reverence.
â Meldavh, githyanki knight
Vlaakith sits at the center of everything concerning
other races are inferior and that only faith in the Revered Queen preserves your people from the traitorous githzerai and the brain-eating illithids. You undergo years of hard labor and study and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Kiri-Jolith Kiri-Jolith is the god of righteous war. He blesses all who fight in the name of good and scorns those who delight in slaughter and lust for battle. He is particularly revered by the Knights
good magic, is patron of the Mages of High Sorceryâs Order of the White Robes and other benevolent mages. His power manifests through the white moon of Krynn, the brightest of its three moons. Along
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
drow males who rebel against the matriarchy. Kiaransalee, drow goddess of the undead, is served by secretive cults of necromancers. Ghaunadaur, known as That Which Lurks, is a subversive power, the mad
god of oozes, rebels, and outcasts, occasionally revered by drow. The Dark Maiden. Some drow exiles have heard the song of Eilistraee, urging them out onto the surface to behold the moon as it rises
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the ordning (and from the notion of a cosmic order more generally), and exactly the kind of power their ordning rewards. Of the countless rulers of the infinite Abyss, four have particular influence
Demogorgon in chapter 6 is an ettin cultist who has received Demogorgonâs hideous gifts. Kostchtchie. Though he is not terribly important in the Abyss, the demon lord Kostchtchie is revered by many giants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
they keep. 2 Power. The weak rule the strong. 3 Duty. It is by Vlaakithâs will alone that I act. 4 Freedom. No strong soul should be enslaved. Better to die first than live as anotherâs puppet
. Githyanki Bonds d4 Bond 1 There is no greater duty than to serve the Revered Queen. 2 Humanity thrives only because we conquered the illithids. Therefore, what is theirs is ours. 3 Without battle, life
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Bodak A bodak is the undying remains of someone who revered Orcus (appears in this book). Devoid of life and soul, it exists only to cause death. A worshiper of Orcus can take ritual vows while
carving the demon lordâs symbol on their chest over the heart. Orcusâs power flays body, mind, and soul, leaving behind a sentient husk that consumes life energy near it. Most bodaks come into being in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
described in the Dungeon Masterâs Guide, Bahamut is revered as a god of justice and nobility, favored by paladins, while Tiamat is known as a god of greed, wealth, and vengeance. Dragons view the
become some of the most formidable creatures in the multiverse without relying on any external power, and they learn self-sufficiency and self-interest from the moment of their hatching. They do not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
relics of tremendous magical power and unknown origin. Each relic is a magical embodiment of one of the five virtues the knights of the realm hold as standards of excellence. Jason Rainville The recent
addressed with the honorific âSyr,â are revered as champions, heroes, and paragons of virtue. They have many responsibilities, from protecting townsfolk to embarking on adventures in the wilds. Knights are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
in a wilderness theyâre not prepared to endure. 4 Ruler Returned. A tribeâs revered leader has returned from the dead and seeks to resurrect their past glories. 5 Hidden Power. A mysterious figure
manipulates the nationâs puppet leader and guides the governmentâs true agenda. 6 True Regent. The rightful heir to the throne struggles to reclaim power from a perfect impostor. Sovereign Perks A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
orc that has been chosen by Gruumsh must gouge out one of its eyes as a sign of devotion, sacrificing half of its mortal vision in return for divine power. These god-touched orcs are revered as living
symbolize their connection to the power of Yurtrus. The necromancy practiced by the shamans of Yurtrus is a force considered taboo by orcs, which makes them both revered and feared by the rest of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Bodak A bodak is the undead remains of someone who revered Orcus. Devoid of life and soul, it exists only to cause death. Marked by Orcus. A worshiper of Orcus can take ritual vows while carving the
demon lordâs symbol on its chest over the heart. Orcusâs power flays body, mind, and soul, leaving behind a sentient husk that sucks in all life energy near it. Most bodaks come into being in this way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
experiences new meaning in life. DIVINE RANK
The divine beings of the multiverse are often categorized according to their cosmic power. Some gods are worshiped on multiple worlds and have a
planes. Some lesser deities live in the Material Plane, as does the unicorn-goddess Lurue of the Forgotten Realms and the titanic shark-god Sekolah revered by the sahuagin. Others live on the Outer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
to make amends for his past villainy. One factor that influenced his change of heart was Bigbyâs recurring encounters with Diancastra, a demigod revered by many giants. Throughout this book, we see
glory. Maps are a centerpiece of the chapter, presenting a range of sites steeped in giantsâ supernatural power that you can drop into any campaign. Chapter 5 details the treasures characters might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
weapons easily three times that length. Theros minotaurs often carve their horns to sharpen their edges, etch symbols of power into them, or sheathe them in bronze to prevent them from shattering during
, these heroes are revered as spiritual if not literal ancestors. The moral of this story is simply that Mogis is a god who rewards his faithful servants.
Minotaurs who donât follow Mogis are quick
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
creative work included harmonies that continue to resound through existence today, a power known as the Song of Creation. The bards of the College of Creation draw on that primeval song through dance
students of the Song of Creation. And among dragonborn, the Song of Creation is revered, for legends portray Bahamut and Tiamatâthe greatest of dragonsâas two of the songâs first singers. Mote of Potential
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
to evil, but it gave Callarduran the power to control earth elementals â which, it is said, he can confer to deep gnomes by rubbing the stone and saying their names. Flandal Steelskin The stories that
power to heal any sickness, because he knows the medicinal and culinary uses of every creature and plant that lives underground. During the misadventures of the gnome pantheon, Segojan contributes to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Obedience is revered by all who pledge their lives to the Scarlet Order. His goalsâand, by extension, the orderâs goalsâare shrouded in mystery and could one day tilt the balance of power across the
Furyondy, Veluna, and Highfolk against the threats of bandits and hostile neighbors. These nations have little centralized authority or military power, so the knights have historically served as a first
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
using the power of the Companion. These skeletons attack any intruders on the cemetery grounds. When the minotaur skeletons are disposed of and the characters get their first close look at the chapel
Tormâs Sight to Lannish Fogel, a revered hero of Elturelâs past and a dedicated paladin of Torm. The helm pictured in the stained glass is the relic Grand Duke Ravengard came to the chapel in search of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
other paths to power. Cloud Giant Smiling One Cloud giants arenât, on the whole, religious. They tolerate many conflicting ideas about their patron deity, Memnor. The smiling ones strain that tolerance
ceases to be an individual and becomes an object. Paradoxically, that object is revered as a holy embodiment of Grolantorâs eternal, aching hunger. Unlike a typical thick, sluggish, half-asleep hill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
and Finder of Trails. Besilmer dwarves revered these gods as watchers over their dead. The air cultists started exploring the tombs, but they suspended their exploration after ghoul attacks. They and
power of the horn, the summoned djinni was obligated to complete a single service or task. Torhild tasked the djinni with the daunting task of keeping the palace quarter in good repair â a task he has