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Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
dreams of mortals, but to natural forces in the land. As a result, Theran giants are typically infused with the elements they embody, which might manifest as flaming beards, frozen skin, hair
wonders and changing the world—but not always for the better. Doomwake giants arise from pernicious fears that infect a whole city or region. If enough mortals dread destruction for long enough, their
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
their existence not to Nyx and the dreams of mortals, but to natural forces in the land. As a result, Theran giants are typically infused with the elements they embody, which might manifest as flaming
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
deeper truth: things lurking beneath the waves strive to claim the hearts and minds of land dwellers.
Kraken;Krakens, morkoth;morkoths, sea hag;sea hags, marid;marids, storm giant;storm giants, dragon
turtle;dragon turtles (morkoths appear in this book; the others appear in the Monster Manual)—all of these and more can mark mortals as their own and claim them as minions. Unlucky folk might
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
reach, and only those mortals who have the tenacity to complete the daunting journey to a ki-rin’s lair can prove themselves worthy of speaking with its occupant. Many of those who do end up
pledging service to the creature. They study under its tutelage in its lair and serve as its agents in the world. These followers might travel incognito across the land, seeking news of growing evil and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals. They usually
, particularly in volcanic regions. Over time, their psychic presence seeps into the land surrounding their lairs, expanding their awareness and subconsciously luring their favorite food—giant
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals. They usually know of places
, and tunnel networks deep within the earth. They favor warm spaces, particularly in volcanic regions. Over time, their psychic presence seeps into the land surrounding their lairs, expanding their
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
a planar convergence. Elemental energy saturates any creatures in the area and might alter their nature enough that their offspring with other mortals are born as genasi.
Heirs to Elemental Power
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the blink of an eye.
House Orien
Leader: Kwanti d’Orien
Headquarters: Journey’s Home (Passage, Aundair)
The House of Passage manages land transportation. The lightning rail is the house
’s most dramatic tool, but Orien also runs caravans and coaches across the length of Khorvaire. Dragonshard focus items ensure that the fastest vehicles are those driven by heirs with the Mark
Species
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the leonin who call that land home.
Leonin and the Gods
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Attitude
1
I’m amused by the antics of the gods and their earnest, but ultimately deluded, mortal champions, and I
gods, but I roll my eyes at each new twist of fate and try to get on with my life.
5
I wish that I could be as naive as humans and other mortals who actually think the gods are looking out for them
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
a soul?” Gerrion said.
“What makes you think you do?”
—Keith Baker, The Shattered Land
The warforged were built to fight in the Last War. While the first warforged were
.
Warforged Personality
The warforged were built to serve and to fight. For most of their existence, warforged had a clearly defined function and were encouraged to focus purely on that role. The Treaty
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
the snake as the embodiment of the qualities they most appreciated. They developed a philosophy of separating emotion from intellectual pursuits, allowing them to focus their energy on personal
advancement and expanding their territory. They believed themselves to be the most enlightened mortals in the world, and in their hubris they sought to become ever greater.
The serpent gods of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Settlements and Sites Darkon is a land of dark wonders and apathy. The ruins of forgotten magical empires and impossible architecture litter the land, but the jaded people ignore these marvels to focus on daily concerns. Map 3.3: darkon View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Settlements and Sites Barovia’s people are slow to trust strangers, but they eagerly share tales of the past tragedies and grim rumors that haunt every corner of their land. Ancient mysteries pervade
the domain, and those who leave the relative safety of Barovia’s settlements enter perilous lands where mortals aren’t welcome. Map 3.1: barovia View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Background The land of Atagua shares a connection to the Ghost Orchid Tepui, a mysterious region of the Feywild. That realm’s serpentine protector, the spirit Chimagua, was fond of mortals and would
bestow visions upon the folk of Atagua. However, when Atagua fell to invaders from a distant land, visions from Chimagua ended. The sages known as the Green Doctors sought to reconnect the land to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
actions in life, the ghost of a long-dead pharaoh wanders the desert, day and night. Eons of torturous solitude have shown him the error of his ways, and he asks for brave mortals to free his soul and
end an ancient curse upon the land. Seek him out and heed his call.”
Nafas then teleports the characters to a door along the staircase that opens into a bleak desert. After the adventure, the characters can return to the staircase through the same portal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. Elements and Environments If your spells or class features draw on elemental forces or the magic of the land, you might use a connection to giants to tap into that power. A druid belonging to the Circle
of the Land might feel a connection to the giants who inhabit that land. A monk who follows the Way of the Four Elements might seek to emulate Annam, the All-Father, to shape and channel the forces of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Outer Planes Streamers of noxious gas streaked that crimson dome like dirty clouds. They whirled to form what looked like giant eyes staring down, eyes that were swept away before they could focus
, only to form anew, again and again. Beneath the ruby glow lay a dark nightmare land of bare rock and flumes of sparks and gouting flame, where things slithered and scrambled half-seen in the shadows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nylea as Campaign Villain As a villain, Nylea is most likely driven by transgressions against her realm, whether by mortals or by other gods. She might begin her retaliation by barring all sapient
creatures from the Nessian Wood, or by visiting punishment on an entire polis for the actions of a few citizens. From there, she could easily end up in an escalating conflict against mortals across
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Realms of Gods and Mortals What is the farthest explored point on the known world?” Elspeth asked.
“In the east, beyond the leonin lands, there’s another forest,” Daxos told her. “Larger even than
realms in turn, with a focus on the mortal realm where the schemes of the gods intersect with mortal lives.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
ushers each one in and out on schedule, but when angered, she might refuse to change to the next season, or even call upon one out of its proper time. Mortals pray to her to ward off unseasonable
Compared to the other gods, Nylea’s goals are modest. She wants only to keep the natural world free and healthy, shepherd the seasons through their yearly cycle, and enjoy the beauty of the land. But
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
to them, but they accept the Mists as a natural part of their homeland. Many who travel between domains even refer to their world as the Land of the Mists. Any supernatural happening, inexplicable
one wishes to leave a place to reach another land or to escape the realm they’re in. Beyond these truths, the Mists are your tool to establish the boundaries of your horror stories. See the “Nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
National Affairs Sometimes there’s a fine line between the missions assigned by a head of state and those of an espionage agency or a military force, but your team’s central focus is politics. As a
additional options for leaders who might make appealing patrons. Cyran Affairs d6 Mission 1 Convince nations to recognize Oargev as a sovereign 2 Work diplomatically to secure land for a Cyran nation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Dark Fantasy Plots Adventures in dark fantasy domains involve unlikely or reluctant heroes (or rival villains) striking back against the evil at work in the land. This might involve taking on a world
it’s revealed the beloved ruler is a lich.
7 Banish a spirit haunting the moon.
8 Uncover the identity of an otherworldly coward who’s hiding among mortals, avoiding the destructive search of the immortals they fled.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Keranos as Campaign Villain Because Keranos doesn’t readily concern himself with quandaries of good versus evil, it is easy to use him as a villain. The god might be driven by frustration at mortals
storm. Over time, the storm grows out of control. Keranos is delighted by his creation.
2 Dared by Phenax to prove that he can, Keranos inspires eight mortals with eight ingenious ways to destroy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Paradise Lost Before the Blood War reduced it to a blasted wasteland, Avernus was a honey trap created by Asmodeus, a paradise of infinite delights designed to lure and enrapture mortals. Fragments
of this lost paradise still plunge from Avernus’s sky as burning meteors, and the land is dotted with the ruins of palaces and idyllic gardens that were obscenely beautiful in eons past. Fleeting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
land is ruled by Pharaoh Ankhtepot, the immortal intermediary between the mortals and the gods. The pharaoh rules from his pyramid, Pharaoh’s Rest, in the City of the Dead. The people worship a
Noteworthy Features Those familiar with Har’Akir know the following facts: Har’Akir is a land of vast deserts and deadly storms. Water is scarce beyond the land’s few oases and the city of Muhar. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
House Orien The House of Passage manages land transportation. The Lightning Rail is the house’s most dramatic tool, but Orien runs caravans and coaches across the length of Khorvaire. Dragonshard
focus items ensure that the fastest vehicles are those driven by heirs with the Mark of Passage, but the house also licenses unmarked teamsters. The Courier’s Guild of House Orien delivers mail and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Warforged Personality Warforged The warforged were built to serve and to fight. For most of their existence, warforged had a clearly defined function and were encouraged to focus purely on that role
emotion. Many warforged embrace a concrete purpose — such as protecting allies, completing a contract, or exploring a land — and embrace this task as they once did war. However, there are warforged who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Klothys’s Champions The world has suffered terrible wounds from the hubris of mortals and divine entities alike. Klothys directs her champions to thwart the overly ambitious, undo their damage, and
committed to primal justice. The excessive pride of gods and mortals threatens a world already weakened by Xenagos’s gambit, and Klothys chooses champions who can restore and restabilize Theros—even if doing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
willing to pay for that sharing, so much the better. Circle of the Land Any organization that wants to make an imprint on the world needs to employ an environmental consultant, ensuring that they’re
engaging with the land in a sustainable and efficient manner. As a druid of the Circle of the Land, your role in your franchise makes extensive use of your knowledge of nature. Your expertise ensures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Intelligence scores or proficiency in Investigation. Warden. The Warden’s focus isn’t so much on the people of the nation, but on the land encompassed within its borders, both cultivated and wild. Sometimes
land and bringing fugitives to justice. Fighters and paladins make natural Marshals, many being former soldiers who continue fighting the Last War in different venues. They often have reasonable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
your staff and star-gem from your tomb. Only then will your spirit and the land be healed.” Centuries later, Amun Sa’s spirit still roams the desert, cursed to wander the dunes until he finds mortals skilled enough to overcome the traps and perils in his tomb and put his soul to rest.
The Ruin of Bakar Tooba Rezaei A Door to the Pharaoh’s Pyramid Long ago, the kingdom of Bakar spanned what is now known as the Desert of Desolation. Though the land was already a desert, the mighty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Land of the Mists, and where it walks, doom inevitably follows. The Caller appears as a comely individual of any gender, which takes disarming forms to gain the trust of a specific individual. Whether
generations-spanning cycles of the Caller’s manipulations. These schemes shape a mysterious agenda—one gradually molding the Land of the Mists to a nefarious purpose. The Caller’s Traits The Caller’s true
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
to the land several years ago and flourished, now growing exclusively around Zinda. The March of Vice festival originally honored the city’s entire wine trade, but jeli wine has recently become the
focus of the centuries-old tradition. Zinda’s recent prosperity hides a dire secret, however. Five years ago, the Kings of Coin—Zinda’s rulers—established a covenant with a witch named Proud Edun. She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Adventure Flow The accompanying adventure flowchart visualizes the narrative flow of the adventure, which includes chapters that focus on places of interest (chapters 1 and 2) and chapters that focus
drawn to these locations by rumors or quests. These sites are ancillary to the main story but help bring the harsh land of Icewind Dale to life. The adventure kicks off in earnest with chapter 3, as the