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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
creatures whose gray, leathery skin is in stark contrast to the gleaming jewelry made of Underworld gold that they adorn themselves with. Their appetite for pain and death is eclipsed only by their greed
, having no understanding of the difference between fiendish species or distant nightmarish planes. A pit fiend might be interpreted by Theros's mortals as one of the Underworld's countless demonic denizens
Genasi
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
Those who think of other planes at all consider them remote, distant realms, but planar influence can be felt throughout the world. It sometimes manifests in beings who, through an accident of birth
, 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
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Planes as a tyrannical marauder.
Roleplaying Malaxxix
Malaxxix is a being of great cunning, terrible rage, and insatiable bloodlust who regards any opportunity to inflict misery on others as
worthwhile. When Malaxxix deigns to speak with others, the fiend displays grandiloquent diction and a pompous demeanor—a stark contrast to the yugoloth’s usual fury.
Curse of Malaxxix
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Druid
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, 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
water—must remain in equilibrium. If one element were to gain power over the others, the world could be destroyed, drawn into one of the elemental planes and broken apart into its component
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
fundamentally similar to places found on the Material Plane—the place where all four elements mingle freely. At a symbolic level, the Para-elemental Planes represent the interaction and sometimes the contrast
Para-elemental Planes The regions where the Elemental Planes collide and their elemental substances overlap are called Paraelemental Planes. Plane of Ash On the Plane of Ash, also called the Great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
eternity. A third point of view exists, held by those who take both sides at their word and strive to make sure that neither outcome ever comes to pass. The adherents of this viewpoint refer to the
maintain the Balance make enemies wherever they go, because their full reasons for acting as they do aren’t always apparent. The fact that some of these adherents embrace the Balance to further their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
eternity. A third point of view exists, held by those who take both sides at their word and strive to make sure that neither outcome ever comes to pass. The adherents of this viewpoint refer to the
maintain the Balance make enemies wherever they go, because their full reasons for acting as they do aren’t always apparent. The fact that some of these adherents embrace the Balance to further their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
fundamentally similar to places found on the Material Plane—the place where all four elements mingle freely. At a symbolic level, the Para-elemental Planes represent the interaction and sometimes the contrast
Para-elemental Planes The regions where the Elemental Planes collide and their elemental substances overlap are called Paraelemental Planes. Plane of Ash On the Plane of Ash, also called the Great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
layers. The plane is the model of justice and order, of celestial grace and endless mercy, where angels and champions of good guard against incursions of evil. It is one of the few places on the planes
the purest souls can. Gazing toward that peak fills even the most jaded of travelers with awe. Optional Rule: Blessed Beneficence In contrast to the dissonance experienced by evil creatures here, good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
layers. The plane is the model of justice and order, of celestial grace and endless mercy, where angels and champions of good guard against incursions of evil. It is one of the few places on the planes
the purest souls can. Gazing toward that peak fills even the most jaded of travelers with awe. Optional Rule: Blessed Beneficence In contrast to the dissonance experienced by evil creatures here, good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Horizon’s Edge Magic In contrast to the other locations described in this chapter, Horizon’s Edge is notable more for the magic and technology it contains than for any magic inherent to the site
scattered across the Material and Inner Planes, and these cubes are among the few ways to enter Horizon’s Edge. A Horizon puzzle cube is an 8-inch magical cube made of gold, iron, crystal, and copper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Horizon’s Edge Magic In contrast to the other locations described in this chapter, Horizon’s Edge is notable more for the magic and technology it contains than for any magic inherent to the site
scattered across the Material and Inner Planes, and these cubes are among the few ways to enter Horizon’s Edge. A Horizon puzzle cube is an 8-inch magical cube made of gold, iron, crystal, and copper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
find more adherents. However, just as Zariel wants Tiamat out, other devils would be happy to see the Dragon Queen stay in Avernus. Foremost among them is the deposed pit fiend Bel and the devils
that separate the Nine Hells from other planes. Using Devils Devils aren’t numerous in The Rise of Tiamat until the final showdown at the Well of Dragons, but their presence elsewhere in the adventure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
find more adherents. However, just as Zariel wants Tiamat out, other devils would be happy to see the Dragon Queen stay in Avernus. Foremost among them is the deposed pit fiend Bel and the devils
that separate the Nine Hells from other planes. Using Devils Devils aren’t numerous in The Rise of Tiamat until the final showdown at the Well of Dragons, but their presence elsewhere in the adventure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Genies “Welcome to the Great Dismal Delve, gem of the Inner Planes. You are now slaves of the mighty and merciful Khatun Zafara al’Yil jin Zarain, Queen of the Mantled Depths, Pontiff of the Diamond
found on the Material Plane. The rest reside on the Elemental Planes, where they rule from lavish palaces and are attended by worshipful servants. Genies are as brilliant as they are mighty, as proud as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Genies “Welcome to the Great Dismal Delve, gem of the Inner Planes. You are now slaves of the mighty and merciful Khatun Zafara al’Yil jin Zarain, Queen of the Mantled Depths, Pontiff of the Diamond
found on the Material Plane. The rest reside on the Elemental Planes, where they rule from lavish palaces and are attended by worshipful servants. Genies are as brilliant as they are mighty, as proud as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, that change signaled a major shift in the devils’ tactics. Zariel’s fiery temperament and reckless maneuvering stand in stark contrast to Bel’s approach, which relied on his expertise in logistics and
. Many of the active citadels on Avernus loom over the River Styx or surround portals to other planes or to Dis. An amnizu presides over each location, directing the lemures that emerge from the Styx, marshaling forces against invaders, and preventing unauthorized travel.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, that change signaled a major shift in the devils’ tactics. Zariel’s fiery temperament and reckless maneuvering stand in stark contrast to Bel’s approach, which relied on his expertise in logistics and
. Many of the active citadels on Avernus loom over the River Styx or surround portals to other planes or to Dis. An amnizu presides over each location, directing the lemures that emerge from the Styx, marshaling forces against invaders, and preventing unauthorized travel.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
), or even forces and philosophies that don’t center on deities. Tight Pantheons In contrast to a loose pantheon, a tight pantheon focuses on a single religion whose teachings and edicts embrace a small
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->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
), or even forces and philosophies that don’t center on deities. Tight Pantheons In contrast to a loose pantheon, a tight pantheon focuses on a single religion whose teachings and edicts embrace a small
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->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. Leaves change color to contrast with those trying to hide among them, branches move to reveal creatures, fog clears, and so on. Smooth Roads. Difficult terrain
dragon’s lair can forge connections to other worlds of the Material Plane or even other planes of existence. Magic portals to the Elemental Plane of Fire often appear around a red dragon’s lair, for example
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. Leaves change color to contrast with those trying to hide among them, branches move to reveal creatures, fog clears, and so on. Smooth Roads. Difficult terrain
dragon’s lair can forge connections to other worlds of the Material Plane or even other planes of existence. Magic portals to the Elemental Plane of Fire often appear around a red dragon’s lair, for example
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
species or distant nightmarish planes. A pit fiend might be interpreted by Theros’s mortals as one of the Underworld’s countless demonic denizens, while a balor meeting a Theros demon on some other
the incarnate wickedness you desire.
(SLAWOMIR MANIAK) Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent overlords are gaunt, bipedal creatures whose gray, leathery skin is in stark contrast to the gleaming jewelry made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Keptolo. But Vhaeraun represents a different aspect of drow masculinity: strong, silent, obedient, swift, and deadly. He is thought of as Lolth’s favored son, in contrast to Keptolo’s role as her beautiful
, and that activity is tolerated. Even so, adherents of Vhaeraun don’t appear in public without wearing masks. This practice exists in part because Vhaeraun is never portrayed unmasked, and partly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Keptolo. But Vhaeraun represents a different aspect of drow masculinity: strong, silent, obedient, swift, and deadly. He is thought of as Lolth’s favored son, in contrast to Keptolo’s role as her beautiful
, and that activity is tolerated. Even so, adherents of Vhaeraun don’t appear in public without wearing masks. This practice exists in part because Vhaeraun is never portrayed unmasked, and partly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
species or distant nightmarish planes. A pit fiend might be interpreted by Theros’s mortals as one of the Underworld’s countless demonic denizens, while a balor meeting a Theros demon on some other
the incarnate wickedness you desire.
(SLAWOMIR MANIAK) Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent overlords are gaunt, bipedal creatures whose gray, leathery skin is in stark contrast to the gleaming jewelry made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cult attracts adherents of all kinds, from dreamy-eyed youths with little property to world-weary folk eager to put their faith in something as tangible and powerful as an elemental force. Initiates
the Howling Hatred. In contrast to their hurricane counterparts in the air cult, skyweavers embrace the worship of Elemental Evil for a quick path to power. With little experience wielding the might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cult attracts adherents of all kinds, from dreamy-eyed youths with little property to world-weary folk eager to put their faith in something as tangible and powerful as an elemental force. Initiates
the Howling Hatred. In contrast to their hurricane counterparts in the air cult, skyweavers embrace the worship of Elemental Evil for a quick path to power. With little experience wielding the might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
most prone to laughter and enjoying fellowship with his siblings. That image of Stronmaus is in sharp contrast to how storm giants are perceived in the world: aloof and dour. Nonetheless, it is an
invariably draws their attention is an elemental crossing — where the Material Plane and the Elemental Planes intersect and interact. Elemental influence pervades the architecture of storm giants and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
most prone to laughter and enjoying fellowship with his siblings. That image of Stronmaus is in sharp contrast to how storm giants are perceived in the world: aloof and dour. Nonetheless, it is an
invariably draws their attention is an elemental crossing — where the Material Plane and the Elemental Planes intersect and interact. Elemental influence pervades the architecture of storm giants and
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Kindred. With a new faith to fill the void of their lost beliefs, the dragonborn of Castinella became among the most zealous adherents of the Eternal Dogma. Castinella awarded the dragonborn a small
) Disembodied To allow one’s mind to touch the planes is the ultimate dream of many an arcane spellcaster, and nowhere has that dream come closer to reality than in the lost city of Ulmyr’s Gate. Founded in