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until the start of its next turn.Also known as myrmeriks, angels of slaughter serve gods of death (such as Myrkul in the Forgotten Realms setting or Nerull in the Greyhawk setting). Only three angels of
as warnings against whole cities or nations earning the wrath of a god. In rare cases, certain individuals might earn the bitter enmity of a god, causing that deity to request the services of an angel
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- 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
, the arrangement is similar to that between a master and an apprentice. The warlock learns and grows in power, at the cost of occasional services performed on the patron’s behalf. The magic bestowed on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Baldur’s Gate The city of Baldur’s Gate (BAWL-durz GATE), in the Forgotten Realms setting, is a teeming metropolis haunted by the lingering influence of three evil gods (Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul) who
-hearted champions to fight against corruption and bring murderers to justice, while less moral mercenaries find a good price for their services. Baldur’s Gate hosts the most reliable and ruthless market
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
, the arrangement is similar to that between a master and an apprentice. The warlock learns and grows in power, at the cost of occasional services performed on the patron’s behalf. The magic bestowed on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
voices of all others. Occasionally, two gods agree to share the services of an oracle. Oracles who try to remain independent often find themselves pursued by the agents of evil gods who would bind them to
Oracle You possess a precious gift coveted not just by mortals but by the gods themselves: the gift of clear communication between the mortal and divine realms. As an oracle, you can perceive the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
lives. It permeates the cosmos and moves through the ancient possessions of legendary heroes, the mysterious ruins of fallen empires, those touched by the gods, creatures born with supernatural power
so the order’s members can profit from selling their services. Some D&D settings have more magic in them than others. On Athas, the harsh world of the Dark Sun setting, arcane magic is a hated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Religion In many domains, locals maintain chilly relationships with aloof deities, knowing “the gods” only through hollow rituals and clergy with scant supernatural powers. Conversely, some people
privately worship ancestral gods—deities of their family’s tradition with whom they form deep, personal connections. Divergent faiths abound, and some that begin as charlatanry inexplicably gain the power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Religious Institutions Those who serve as priests of a god aren’t necessarily clerics. Indeed, the power invested in clerics and other divine spellcasters by the gods is given out only rarely (see
traditions. Temples in Faerûn don’t have regular services as such. Group observances in a temple occur only at specific festival times, and priests also go out into the community to perform rites such as
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. Some aspire to become like the gods, shaping reality itself. Though the casting of a typical spell requires merely the utterance of a few strange words, fleeting gestures, and sometimes a pinch or
library or university, teaching others the secrets of the multiverse. Other wizards sell their services as diviners, serve in military forces, or pursue lives of crime or domination.
But the lure of
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relationship between warlock and patron is like that of a cleric and a deity, though the beings that serve as patrons for warlocks are not gods. A warlock might lead a cult dedicated to a demon
and grows in power, at the cost of occasional services performed on the patron’s behalf.
The magic bestowed on a warlock ranges from minor but lasting alterations to the warlock’s being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
otherwise disposed of along with valuables deliberately intended for the River Guide discover that they can make use of such items when trading for Athreos’s services. Spirits that reach the shores
work with silent efficiency to restore balance. Divine Relationships Athreos cares little for the dealings of the other gods. As long as other deities don’t impinge on the border between life and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
campaign, but a few select gods, goddesses, and otherworldly powers might play a larger role. Abbathor This dwarven deity of greed gets a bad rap. Because seriously, greed is just another form of the
patron of desires. In the battle of logic versus passion, it’s passion that guides mortals and gods more often than not. As an Acquisitions Incorporated cleric of Sune, your intimate understanding of
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->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
over the heads of a crowd. It is a sight you shouldn’t miss. You should also visit the House of Wonder. This is surely the most splendid temple dedicated to the gods of magic — with Mystra foremost
. There’s no fee for these services, or for the advice and aid of the temple’s many pleasant attendants, but donations are encouraged. Two parks in the Sea Ward might also be worth your time. The Shrines
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
temples of its many gods, several organizations operate across national borders in pursuit of their goals. Some of these organizations could serve as patrons or allies of adventurers in a Greyhawk
, those touched by the gods, creatures born with supernatural power, and individuals who study the secrets of the multiverse. Histories and fireside tales are filled with the exploits of those who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
character’s renown within an organization can never drop below 0. Piety With a few alterations, the renown system can also serve as a measure of a character’s link to the gods. It’s a great option for
campaigns where the gods take active roles in the world. Using this approach, you track renown based on specific divine figures in your campaign. Each character has the option to select a patron deity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
champions of the gods. Many leonin suffered under the rule of the archons and at the whim of fickle gods, a grim history that taught them well-remembered lessons about trusting strangers or relying on
declare their status and ornament themselves with claws and small bones taken from defeated opponents. While intensely territorial, the Ironmanes sometimes offer their services as guards or guides
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
to further your god’s reach. That obligation ranges from proselytizing or performing religious services to meting out divine punishments or recovering lost relics. Beyond that, the needs of your
Religious Order Quests The services you provide your religious order vary depending on the deity you serve and your party’s aptitudes. Regardless, religious orders are opposed by antagonistic faiths
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Gods of the Orcs Orcs believe their gods to be invincible. They see the principles that define them and their deities at work every day in the world around them — nature rewards the strong and
mercilessly eliminates the weak and the infirm. Orcs don’t revere their gods as much as they fear them; every tribe has superstitions about how to avert their wrath or bring their favor. This deep-seated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
resident owns a weapon and knows how to use it. A tight-knit fellowship of hardened warriors, locals revere gods of war and are distant toward visitors who have yet to prove themselves in combat or
heroes. A crackling firepit dominates a smoky chamber in another area of the lodge filled with the succulent scent of roasting meats. Magnificent feasts, given by gods of war to their followers, appear on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
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
House of Hot Ki (delicious barbecue take-out)
7 Sage’s Retreat (custom research services)
8 Monastery of the Wayward Grape (vintners of fine wines)
9 Spider’s House Retreat (drow trainers of giant spiders as mounts and companions)
10 Hall of Mysteries (investigators for hire)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
–30: Fleetswake This festival celebrates the sea, maritime trade, and the gods of the sea, navigation, and weather. It spans the last tenday of Ches, and includes a series of boat races, the
’ services and wares. These offerings usually take the form of glittering displays, but guilds sometimes also sponsor brief plays or other hired entertainments (jugglers, singers, magic shows put on by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
and our services as a gift, so that you may cross his vast dominion while avoiding the many perils of the land below. War against the giants is inevitable, but the Great Dragon commands you forge
about the ordning, however: The ordning dictated the hierarchy of giant society, but the giant gods have apparently dissolved it. Before the ordning’s dissolution, storm giants were at the top of it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
followers of Keranos the tools to glean great truths, be they natural occurrences or omens of the gods. Because of Keranos’s connection to storms and the heavens, such temples often have weather vanes
Conflux Map The oracular conflux shown in map 4.7 has a glass-domed roof, atop which is mounted a massive, ornate weather vane. During stormy services, oracles watch the sky for lightning patterns that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
family becoming immolated in its home, but most agree the culprit was a dracolich, of all things, residing in the ruin and defending the family’s wealth. The gods only know what led to the creation of
local tribes, are common — or appear to be, given how often their services are offered. Local stonecutters, primarily from a small clan of dwarves, excavate pink granite from the rock walls on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
to all manner of gods have been cobbled together in every corner of the city. View Player Version As the city restores itself, there are likely to be requests for ennoblement and the privileges that
training offer their services as laborers or apprentices; those that fail move on to other employment, taking advantage of the multitude of opportunities the city now offers. Those with no other options can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
hold regular services, preach the gospel of Waukeen, and have gained the trust and favor of most of the townsfolk in the month the temple has been open. Ditch stays removed from public interactions
take responsibility for temple services is a sign of her trust and their own ability. They defend her unless they learn the truth. Phandalin … Phandalin. Yeah, I know it. Temperate climate. Average
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
aren’t the only evil giants vying for glory and their gods’ admiration. Other giant lords might be engaged in foul plots throughout the North. Here are a few examples of lords you could create:
A
possibility of establishing trade relations with the giants or bribing them, if necessary, to ensure their own continued wealth and prosperity. At the same time, the Zhentarim profits by selling the services of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
are told of it at the gates, and turned away kindly if they have no such gift. Heralds; priests of the gods Oghma, Gond, Deneir, and Milil; certain archmages; and others acknowledged as “friends of
have no magical power to speak of (though many of them are trained to know about such things); a notable handful, though, are spellcasters — either clerics of gods that represent the pursuit of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
gods of nature agree, for they’ve sent good weather and preserved the monsters’ tracks. Members of the Emerald Enclave in the party gain inspiration whenever the party kills a werewolf. About the
offers the best and cheapest goods and services, both legal and illicit, hoping to undercut its competitors. Members of the Zhentarim think of themselves as members of an extended family and rely on it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Seldarine The pantheon of elven deities, called the Seldarine, includes Corellon and the group of primal elves whom he graced with divinity. These gods were the ones who brought word to Corellon
for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. Several of the gods in the table are described in this section. Elf Deities (The Seldarine) Deity Alignment Province Suggested Domains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the dead rise to stand at his side.
This area of the chapel was used for funeral services for esteemed political and military leaders of Elturel. If a creature kneels before the damaged window and
prepared for their daily services. Spiral stairs leading down are guarded by two creatures with insectoid features. Each one is armed with a wicked trident.
The stairs lead down into the workshop (area G7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
of dust in their luminous pools. Ornate columns support a thirty-foot-high vaulted ceiling, which is adorned with carvings of dwarves basking in the presence of their gods. Deep alcoves line the walls
Ahghairon (see appendix A) in exchange for his services. Dealing with the gold dragon presents an unusual challenge for the characters, and a peaceful resolution is more likely to benefit them than a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
allied faction, or an influential figure in Sigil, one can gain temporary protection services or extra muscle in the form of a few reliable guards who stubbornly obey every city ordinance. Fortune’s
adventure Turn of Fortune’s Wheel. Heart’s Fire Sparkling rays converge on the stained-glass windows of Heart’s Fire, a luminous temple devoted to gods of fire, truth, and light. Golden, wavy blades
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the slaves. But humanoids and monsters that are especially capable or that provide unusual services find themselves treated like favored (though occasionally abused) pets. Virtually any kind of
worked with dogs and horses, and in goblin society those two animals serve similar purposes. KHURGORBAEYAG: THE OVERSEER OF ALL
Goblins once had many gods, but the only one who survived Maglubiyet’s