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classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Horizon Walkers guard the world against threats that originate from other planes or that seek to ravage the mortal realm with otherworldly magic. They seek out planar portals and keep watch over them
elementals — that work to preserve life and the order of the planes.
Horizon Walker Features
Ranger Level
Feature
3rd
Horizon Walker Magic, Detect Portal, Planar Warrior (1d8)
7th
Ethereal Step
11th
Distant Strike, Planar Warrior (2d8)
15th
Spectral Defense
classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Horizon Walkers guard the world against threats that originate from other planes or that seek to ravage the mortal realm with otherworldly magic. They seek out planar portals and keep watch over them
elementals — that work to preserve life and the order of the planes.
Horizon Walker Features
Ranger Level
Feature
3rd
Horizon Walker Magic, Detect Portal, Planar Warrior (1d8)
7th
Ethereal Step
11th
Distant Strike, Planar Warrior (2d8)
15th
Spectral Defense
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
features made monstrous by cruel magic and ages of hatred. Webs fill her lair deep in the Nessian Wood, sticky strands made not of silk but of her own endless hair. In her darkened realm, Arasta broods on
within her hair, and sacrificing themselves in her defense if they must.
See “Myths of Nylea” in chapter 2 for more details on the tragedy of Arasta.
Arasta as a Mythic Encounter
Arasta
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
advantageous approach to dealing with them.
Sapphire dragons watch for signs of Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin
’s knowledge of occult phenomena to track the influence of the Far Realm. Armed with that knowledge, sapphire dragons stamp out alien influence before it spreads.
People who dwell or delve deep
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most advantageous approach to dealing with them.
Sapphire dragons watch for signs of Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm
. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin’s knowledge of occult phenomena to track the influence of the Far Realm. Armed with that knowledge, sapphire dragons stamp out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Fungi With its sky of jagged stone and perpetual night, the Underdark is home to all manner of fungi. Taking the place of plants in the subterranean realm, fungi are vital to the survival of many
that permeates that underground realm, Underdark fungi often develop potent defensive mechanisms or abilities of mimicry and attack. The largest specimens can spread to create vast subterranean forests in which countless creatures live and feed.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
Sapphire dragons watch for signs of Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin’s knowledge of occult phenomena to
track the influence of the Far Realm. Armed with that knowledge, sapphire dragons stamp out alien influence before it spreads.
People who dwell or delve deep beneath the earth can easily find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Zariel’s Flying Fortress This 450-foot-tall structure is mobile and therefore doesn’t appear on the poster map of Avernus or on map 3.1. From this flying fortress, Zariel oversees the defense of her
infernal realm. Attempting to infiltrate the fortress while it’s on the move proves lethal due to the hundreds of devils onboard. While undergoing repairs and refueling at the Stygian Dock (see
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin’s knowledge of occult phenomena to track the influence of the Far Realm
ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures.
3
A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
when the city was in the mortal realm. Shortly after Elturel was pulled into Avernus, a meteor hurled through the High Hall, collapsing the offices and residences of those who could best organize a
defense of the city. Most of the leaders of Elturel were killed by the meteor, but Grand Duke Ravengard of Baldur’s Gate and his retinue were spared the devastation. Ravengard immediately took control
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
)
Government: Absolute monarchy
Defense: Large standing army with specialized corps; every duergar is trained for battle, and the citizens of the city create a formidable militia
Commerce: Weapons and
engage in trade with visitors. As befits a major settlement in a dangerous realm, Gracklstugh places no restrictions on the weapons or gear characters can carry or trade. Twelve stone bridges lead to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
individuals.
2 Seal a portal to a demonic realm that opens within the mouth of an innocent acolyte.
3 Cure a virus turning people into shadows.
4 Mount a defense against the swarm of giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
The Wilds Past the courts, across the stream, into the woods—there lie the wilds, the most magical, strange, and dangerous lands in all Eldraine. In contrast to the order and structure of the realm
creatures living in tight family units deep in the forest. Seeing their homeland under attack inspired them to leave the woods and join the rest of Eldraine in its defense. Since the end of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, reveal a vital secret, or end a destructive conflict. When the other gods send their champions to circumvent divine agreements, Kruphix often calls upon his champions to set things right. The Kruphix’s
the agents sent to stop you.
5 Investigate rumors of an unearthed divine relic and decide whether it’s safe to be in the mortal realm.
6 End a conflict between the followers of two other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, who served as Vertrand Shadowdusk’s assistant (see area 17 for more information about Vertrand). The nothic remembers nothing of its previous life and fights only in self-defense. A character who
deeper into Shadowdusk Hold one goes, the closer one gets to the Far Realm. There’s a secret room on each tier. The nothic knows the locations of all the secret doors leading to the secret rooms in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Event d4 Defining Event 1 You snuck aboard a Sea Princes raiding ship and freed a number of captured fishers doomed to slavery in that realm. Anders Solmor, a prominent person in town, has been a
into town one night to raid the dockside warehouses. You raised the alarm and led the defense. Gellan Primewater, an important merchant in town, owes you a big favor for saving his business.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
residence to adjudicate disputes and collect taxes. Defense: The reeve might have a small force of soldiers. Otherwise, the village relies on a citizen militia. Commerce: Basic supplies are readily
administration. An elected town council represents the interests of the middle class. Defense: The noble commands a sizable army of professional soldiers, as well as personal bodyguards. Commerce: Basic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Feeder Trenches Locations Grells throughout the Far Realm come to the Feeder Trenches for the strange and delicious (to them) fluid prepared by a grell named Feedkeeper Naruv. Naruv’s newest offering
, nonnutritive runoff from the troughs in the adjacent rooms. It smells terrible but isn’t harmful to eat. It drains through tiny vents in the floor, dribbling into other parts of the Far Realm. F2: Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Horizon Walker Horizon Walkers guard the world against threats that originate from other planes or that seek to ravage the mortal realm with otherworldly magic. They seek out planar portals and keep
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Horizon Walker Features Ranger Level Feature 3rd Horizon Walker Magic, Detect Portal, Planar Warrior (1d8) 7th Ethereal Step 11th Distant Strike, Planar Warrior (2d8) 15th Spectral Defense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
thrive. Civic responsibility is essential in Ephara’s eyes, and having an engaged citizenry is important. The pursuit of knowledge is also a vital task, and she encourages advances in philosophy and
difficult one from either perspective. Ephara approves of agriculture, a key ingredient for the development of cities, and both gods are concerned with defense of settlements. Even so, Karametra is tied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Mephistopheles There are few problems that cannot be solved through the application of overwhelming arcane firepower.
— Mephistopheles
Cania, like Stygia above it, is a bitterly cold realm of
series of experiments that expand his understanding of arcane magic and of the planes of existence. Mephistopheles keeps his realm churning with punishing storms. He doesn’t entertain visitors, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nylea’s Champions Nylea is one of the more active of the gods in the mortal realm, but she can’t be everywhere at once. Her heroes are her eyes, ears, and arrows on Theros, defending her interests
champion of another god (most likely Karametra, Heliod, or Ephara).
A Nylea Campaign A campaign in which the player characters are champions of Nylea will feature great feats of heroism in defense of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
recognizes the vital role the sun’s brilliance plays in nurturing life. The relationship between Karametra and Nylea is respectful but strained. Nylea is disappointed by Karametra’s decision, as a nature deity
mortal life. That said, Karametra does recognize the need to fight in defense of one’s life, family, and community when they come under attack, so she and Iroas are able to find some common ground in that matter—and in their shared hatred of Mogis.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
thwart his insights or their defense of the status quo and sends his agents to enlighten them. The campaign might end with the adventurers unraveling a troublesome prophecy, proving themselves of
unnerves) those who live in the areas through which Keranos’s champion travels.
4 Keranos creates a realm of his own design amid the Dakra Isles, a place where the land and its creatures obey
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
governs the town of New Cyre by the sufferance of King Boranel, is planning a brazen act of secession, hoping to transform all of eastern Breland into a new Cyran realm, sources say. According to a group of
Boranel respond to this treachery? Will the nations come to the defense of the displaced prince? Will Oargev’s scheming result in all of eastern Breland being swathed in the same gray mist that consumed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the mortal realm and Nyx. He uses this power to safeguard the mortal world from reckless divine meddling and enforce the balance of power among the gods and their faithful. Because of his lack of
and into death, Kruphix respects both Erebos and Athreos. He sees Erebos as a necessary check on Heliod’s power, and he even allowed Athreos to continue his vital work on the fringes of the mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a vital piece of information from someone who wasn’t supposed to die. This might even mean pursuing the soul of a player character, particularly if they’re somehow barred from being returned to life
the party to help effect their own escape. Regardless of why living characters might enter the Underworld, those who attempt the undertaking might seek to learn more about the realm of the dead, its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
living realm of humans, even if their works have been forgotten by humans and dwarves alike. The greatest and most recent of these dwarven realms was Delzoun, also called the Northkingdom. It
, every fine blade or crushing warhammer forged, every kingdom and battle — won or lost — in defense of their people and the folk around them. The name is as much a battle cry and a badge of honor as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
trickery. Shalghast asks the characters whether they’ve come “to worship Ilvaash, who bleeds from the Far Realm,” or whether they are bringing more “obelisk pieces for the masters.” The mind flayers don’t
goblins drank in a recent game of drink-or-dare. Rift in Reality. The rift leads into the Far Realm to a location called the Feeder Trenches. The Feeder Trenches are described in the “Far Realm Rifts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
and prevent sabotage of the mines, without which Mirabar would collapse. The guard also provides swift and capable defense and law enforcement within the city. The wealth of Mirabar is so great that it
necessary to clear threats away from roads, investigate sabotage, and otherwise protect its vital trade. With the rise of Mithral Hall in the last century, and now Gauntlgrym, Mirabar fears its place as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
while Heliod stands for justice, Iroas actually fights for it, taking up arms against brutality and injustice in defense of what is good and right. Heliod hates and fears Erebos, his dark twin and his
mysterious being who is capable of sealing the borders between the mortal world and the divine realm of Nyx. Kruphix is perhaps the only being who can impose limits on the other gods’ actions, which makes Heliod resent and fear the god of horizons.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
concern of any stronghold is defense, but older and prosperous strongholds can grow to become wondrous underground cities filled with generations of exquisite dwarven artisanship. Regardless of a
existence, dwarves have carved out their strongholds underground for a variety of reasons. Their unmatched prowess in mining and stonework makes them ideal candidates to use the subterranean realm for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
discover a way to escape, forever known as the Path of Phenax. As part of his escape, he swam across the Tartyx, whose waters stripped away his identity. Without that vital part of his being, Phenax
’ lost identities continue to exist, though, becoming eidolons, which scatter throughout the mortal realm, having no connection to their Returned bodies. (See chapter 6 for more information about eidolons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
towers provide defense. The southern gate, called the Twin Teeth, boasts the most impressive towers, standing twice as tall as the city walls, and bedecked with crenellations and arrow slits enough
equal it. The laws of the city govern the behavior of the Ships and their captains, decreeing the Ships responsible for the city’s defense, its administration, and the management of its resources
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
other realm where the forces clash. The leaders of each side recognize that the introduction of some unexpected factor could permanently affect the balance of power. Accordingly, demons and devils
important, demons that are slain and sent back to the Abyss return to their chaotic wanderings in that realm. A demon lord is thus hard pressed to keep a horde cohesive as it takes casualties. If the