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Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
each swallowed creature and regains 10 hit points.A slumbering scion of Grolantor is often mistaken for a hill, and sometimes people erect standing stones, a village, or a city on a scion’s back
entangle and entomb foes.
If the cradle is destroyed, the scion of Grolantor inside it awakens. Standing 50 feet tall, the scion devours everything within reach to satiate its hunger. Its powerful lungs can
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
standing stones, a village, or a city on a scion’s back, unaware of the mighty power beneath them. Such settlements can thrive for centuries, as the scion’s magic causes crops to flourish
massive arms. The cradle uses tree roots and waves of dirt to entangle and entomb foes.
If the cradle is destroyed, the scion of Grolantor inside it awakens. Standing 50 feet tall, the scion devours
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
action on his turn, Hekaton can shift his weight and cause any ship upon which he stands to heave to one side or the other. All other creatures standing on the ship must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity
him. But in recent years, King Hekaton had become convinced that the age of the giants was past, as evidenced by the growing distance between the giants and their gods. Annam the All-Father didn&rsquo
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
magma at intruders, exhales fiery gases, and causes molten stone to erupt from the ground around it.
If the cradle is destroyed, the scion of Surtur inside it awakens. Standing 60 feet tall, the scion
other effects end immediately.
Scions of Giants’ Gods
Giants are descended from the All-Father, Annam, and his children. But scions of giants’ gods boast a greater claim: they are
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
creatures standing on it.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a scion of Thrym is altered by the giant’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Biting Chill. Extreme cold
attack and damage rolls.
Thriving Wildlife. Beasts reproduce rapidly and thrive within 6 miles of the scion.
If the scion dies, these effects end immediately.
Scions of Giants’ Gods
Giants
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
cradle is destroyed, the scion of Surtur inside it awakens. Standing 60 feet tall, the scion’s form is shrouded in a continual cloud of billowing ash and smoke. The awakened scion forms a blade of
rolls.
If the scion dies, existing ore remains, but new veins of ore stop forming. The other effects end immediately.
Scions of Giants’ Gods
Giants are descended from the All-Father, Annam
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Thrym, the scion can achieve a tremendous feat of strength: creating a glacier in the ground and hurling it skyward, along with any creatures standing on it.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a
rapidly and thrive within 6 miles of the scion.
If the scion dies, these effects end immediately.
Scions of Giants’ Gods
Giants are descended from the All-Father, Annam, and his children. But
Dragonborn
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
proudly through a world that greets them with fearful incomprehension. Shaped by draconic gods or the dragons themselves, dragonborn originally hatched from dragon eggs as a unique race, combining the
calling in life.
Proud Dragon Kin
Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the
Acolyte
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred rites and
.
Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon
Dwarf
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Basic Rules (2014)
human standing nearly two feet taller. Their courage and endurance are also easily a match for any of the larger folk.
Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged with red, but the most
ancient strongholds in the youth of the world, and don’t abandon those traditions lightly. Part of those traditions is devotion to the gods of the dwarves, who uphold the dwarven ideals of
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
background might aspire to greater things, not for themselves, but for their faith.
You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary
;performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power.
Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
Lord Dagult Neverember once told me, during a drunken tirade, that orcs are fearful of their gods, and, if one plays one’s cards right, they can be controlled through that fear and made to
the plane of Acheron. It is there in the afterlife where the chosen ones will join Gruumsh and his armies in their endless extraplanar battle for supremacy.
Gods of the Orcs
Orcs believe their gods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
that has ever been known by anyone. Quiet surrounds Kruphix like a shroud. Standing apart from the other gods, he speaks rarely, even to his most favored followers. When he does communicate, it is
often as a barely audible whisper. Kruphix can speak with a booming voice directly into the minds of all the other gods simultaneously, though, doing so when something threatens the cosmic order
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
unexpected red of mistletoe on an oak—and it is in this space that the Celtic gods dwell. They sprang from the brook and stream, their might heightened by the strength of the oak and the beauty of the
woodlands and open moor. When the first forester dared put a name to the face seen in the bole of a tree or the voice babbling in a brook, these gods forced themselves into being. The Celtic gods are as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
2. Gallery of Tricksters Alcoves run the length of a narrow tunnel, each one featuring a bestial statue standing or squatting above a basin of oil.
The statues depict the nine trickster gods, with
each facing pair of alcoves dedicated to two trickster gods who oppose each other. Moving down the hall from west to east, the opposing statues depict Moa (jaculi) and Wongo (su-monster), I’jin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
8. Courses of the Gods This room is wet, and the walls are covered with a slimy, white buildup. There is about an inch and a half of water and mud blanketing the floor. Many overturned pedestals and
pieces of broken statuary lie on the floor, partially buried in the mud. Opposite the entrance to this room is another door.
Only one pedestal remains standing, in the northwest corner. On it sits a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to demonstrate principles of both mathematics and magic. Grand temples line the streets, testifying to the Meletians’ devotion to the gods. These rise as both mighty bastions dedicated to individual
exploration, advancements in magical technique, investigation into the nature of the gods, or perfection of techniques in crafting and trade. But the edifice of knowledge in Meletis is a literal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Leonin The leonin guard the shining lands of Oreskos, a golden plain where even the gods rarely trespass. Prides of these nomadic, lion-like humanoids rarely interact with other peoples, having all
superiority proven), the insult is forgotten—along with the vanquished foe. Pride and Self-Reliance Few leonin devote themselves to the service of the gods. Centuries ago, the leonin worshiped the same gods
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
gods, whether by mediating, forcing a truce, or siding with the weaker group to defeat the stronger one.
A Kruphix Campaign A campaign structured around champions of Kruphix can embrace moral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the most severe wrongs, offenders are banished to uninhabited islands, though they retain the right to travel to the Meet each year to seek reconciliation with the larger community. The Gods’ Tale The
influence of the deities who founded Godsbreath is captured in the Covenant tales—verses of the Awakening Song that tell stories of the gods’ past exploits and share signs of their current influence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
rules or once ruled, adventurers might find monuments built to honor great leaders, gods, and cultures. Use the Monuments table for inspiration, or randomly roll to determine what monument the adventurers
standing stones 19 Ruined or toppled circle of standing stones 20 Totem pole Ruins Crumbling towers, ancient temples, and razed cities are perfect sites for adventures. Additionally, noting the existence of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
creature’s lair are localized to the levels where they dwell. Despite being the dungeon’s creator, Acererak doesn’t count the Tomb of the Nine Gods as his lair. Consequently, no lair actions or regional
enter an area containing a skeleton key, it might be standing in the middle of the room, standing in a corner, walking across the ceiling, or clinging to a wall. A skeleton key’s primary goal is to avoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dark Six The Dark Six are the shadows of the Sovereign Host. These dark gods shape the world and are present at all times, speaking to those willing to hear them. Where the Sovereigns govern
worshiped openly elsewhere in Khorvaire; the gods’ shrines are hidden, and it’s more common to find a cult devoted to a single member of the Six than a temple dedicated to the entire pantheon.
The Six
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Broken Silence For hundreds of years, the world of Krynn has been bereft of those who call upon the favor of the gods. Legends say deities turned away from the world after the Cataclysm, and the
prayers of the few who remember them have been met with silence ever since. But that silence is now being broken. A chosen few hear the call of the gods and awaken to their power. This prelude suits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Acolyte You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred
. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being from among those listed in appendix B or those specified by your DM, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Acolyte You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred
. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being from among those listed in appendix B or those specified by your DM, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
into them: bear, elk, hawk, goat, owl, panther, raven, and wolf. The standing stones are nonmagical. However, druid characters who enter the circle can sense that powerful gods once blessed this site
U6. Standing Stones A dozen moss-covered menhirs form a near-perfect circle in the spongy earth. These weathered stones range in height from 15 to 18 feet. A couple of them lean inward as if to share
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Empyrean Empyreans are the celestial children of the gods of the Upper Planes. They are universally beautiful, statuesque, and self-assured. Manifest Emotion. An empyrean can experience deity-like
by evil gods. An evil empyrean can’t survive long on the Upper Planes and usually retreats to the Material Plane, where it can rule over a kingdom of mortals as an indomitable tyrant. Immortal Titans
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
competing interests or priorities while they pursue the same goals.
Adventurer organizations are also a great source of special rewards beyond Experience Points and treasure. Increased standing in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
People of Meletis The people of Meletis take pride in their city’s grand architecture, especially the great temples to the gods. They value philosophy and other intellectual pursuits, especially the
practice of magic. Meletis’s army is known for its discipline and its piety, and its navy is unparalleled. The city observes every one of the gods’ holy days in various ways, and most residents try to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
standing stones to whisper primal secrets in Druidic. The circle’s wisest members preside as the chief priests of communities that hold to the Old Faith and serve as advisors to the rulers of those
against you. DRUIDS AND THE GODS
Some druids venerate the forces of nature themselves, but most druids are devoted to one of the many nature deities worshiped in the multiverse (the lists of gods in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
pleasure. While their spontaneity and whimsy sometimes put them at odds with more stoic peoples, satyrs rarely let the moodiness of others hinder their own happiness. Life is a blessing from the gods
constraints of time, to let go of the future and past, and to be wholly in the present moment. For satyrs, encountering life with all the senses honors the gods, and—most importantly—it feels really good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
ceiling, and when you look up, you see a distorted view of the room you left behind.
Characters standing near the wall carving can see characters trapped in the maze but can’t hear them. Similarly
, characters in the maze can see giant, distorted versions of any creatures standing within 10 feet of the wall carving, but they can’t hear anything outside the maze. The configuration of the maze
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
shrine, with a smaller ruin standing nearby.
The shrine to the trickster god Unkh (represented by a flail snail) contains one of nine puzzle cubes needed to enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods. 8A. Shrine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
centuries before the magic sustaining his health failed. He now lies entombed in his tower, which you can still see standing in the courtyard of the Palace of Waterdeep. Beware that you don’t
— the most recent (and hopefully final). On all these occasions, the actions of gods at war with one another led to the loss or the twisting of magic in the world. During the Time of Troubles