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to change those names when they wander into a human area. A verdan is also not hesitant to change their name as their physical appearance changes — or, indeed, whenever the mood strikes them
The verdan owe their existence to chaos. Descended and transformed from a large clan of goblins and hobgoblins, those who became the verdan were simply living their lives, doing goblinoid things. But
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
physical might. Their strikes crackle with psychic energy, and while angered, goblin psi brawlers can unleash a telekinetic thrust strong enough to knock enemies to the ground.
Psionic Goblins
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specifics of how a psionic goblin comes to exist vary. Some are born, changed by energy leaking from the Far Realm. Others transform themselves with their psionic power or enter into agreements with
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
figure of Vistani legend, Luba’s Tarokka of Souls shaped the destiny of countless heroes. The prophecies of this deck of cards also revealed great evils and guided its creator into the path of
cases, Mother Luba managed to ensnare beings of pure evil amid the strands of fate, imprisoning them within her tarokka deck. There these foul spirits dwell still, trapped within a nether-realm hidden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
their name as their physical appearance changes — or, indeed, whenever the mood strikes them. Verdan make no differentiation between male, female, and family names, and often eschew family names
Verdan Names The oldest verdan names spring from goblinoid traditions, but more recent names reflect the character of the different cultures these folk have encountered since coming out into the
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
Dragons
Aasimar bear within their souls the light of the heavens. They are descended from humans with a touch of the power of Mount Celestia, the divine realm of many lawful good deities. Aasimar are
receives visions and guidance from celestial entities via dreams. These dreams help shape an aasimar, granting a sense of destiny and a desire for righteousness.
Each aasimar can count a specific
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Outer Planes, ki-rins in service to benevolent deities take a direct role in the eternal struggle between good and evil. In the mortal world, ki-rins are celebrated far and wide as harbingers of destiny
change in weather to persist.
Pure Waters. Water flows pure within 3 miles of a ki-rin’s lair. Any purposeful corruption of the water lasts for no longer than 3 minutes.
Realm of Respite. Curses
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
to the extradimensional realm that created him. From the steps of the staircase, Nafas hears the wishes of creatures across the multiverse but cannot act on them. Moved by their stories but barred by
, and the target must succeed on a DC 21 Strength saving throw or have the prone condition.
Lightning Strike. A bolt of lightning strikes a point Nafas can see within 120 feet of him. Each creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Fate and Destiny Two closely related concepts loom large in the way mortals think about their place in the world: fate and destiny. The idea of fate is that the course of each mortal’s life is
proud defiance of fate is rewarded when they at last complete their mortal journeys; worthy heroes spend their afterlives in Ilysia, the fairest realm of the Underworld, where they finally rest from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
The Siren Sea Callaphe gazed on the coastline,
certain her destiny called her
here, where the mist-shrouded rocks sang,
promising glories undreamed of.
—The Callapheia
The vast Siren Sea
range from deadly reefs and wandering islands to predatory beasts and devastating krakens (see chapter 6). Ever-changing, the Siren Sea is a realm of impossible sights and constant danger, the setting of legendary odysseys and the crucible of heroes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
strands of destiny, constantly tightening the trap that keeps the titans imprisoned. Were it not for her immortal vigilance, the titans might once again claim the mortal realm as their own.
challenges, topple mighty demagogues, and mold the world in accordance with its destiny, the characters might attract followers, incite rebellions, and clash with rivals who interpret Klothys’s will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Consider the possibilities on the Underworld Adventures table should a character find themselves trying to escape the realm of the dead. Underworld Adventures d20 Plot
1 In Phylias, find
most legendary member in Ilysia and prove yourself worthy of their name.
6 Steal a legendary, long-shattered treasure from its resting place in Ilysia’s Citadel of Destiny.
7 Seek out a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Klothys’s Influence Klothys is the embodiment and enforcer of destiny. Largely forgotten after ages spent in the Underworld, Klothys has only recently emerged, brimming with silent frustration at the
state of Theros. Each strand of Klothys’s hair is part of the fabric of destiny, the natural order that underpins all existence. Her followers claim to see these strands woven into all things
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Example Epic Destinies The following sections detail two example destinies: one for an heir to a throne, and another for an aspiring wizard. Heir to the Throne As an example of an epic destiny
, consider a character who is the heir to the throne, destined to rule a realm … if they survive long enough! At the beginning of the character’s story, the character is related to the ruler, but no one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
duergar warlock formerly of the Underdark. His patron, Deep Duerra, has urged Xardorok to fulfill his destiny and become the first duergar to rule a kingdom on the surface. Icewind Dale is cold, dark
, and heartlessly cruel—the perfect realm for Xardorok to claim as despot. Unbeknownst to Xardorok, however, it is not Deep Duerra guiding his actions but the archdevil Asmodeus in the guise of Deep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
god or her agents if they stand in opposition to destiny. Various monsters rose from the Underworld when Klothys entered the mortal realm, and her most zealous followers often see them as
Insulted satyr revelers (see chapter 6) channel Klothys’s magic to drive a polis’s priests into embarrassing debauchery.
5 An oracle (see chapter 6) knows it is a character’s destiny to serve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Erebos’s Influence Born from Heliod’s shadow and then banished to the Underworld, Erebos claimed dominion over that desolate realm. He sees it as his duty and his right to ensure that those who
enter his realm remain there for all time. Within the Underworld, only the relative paradise of Ilysia is sheltered from his influence. In the other four realms of the dead, his will is law. Mortals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
request a hand in your own destiny.”
—Jenna Helland, Godsend
As with this clash between the gods Karametra and Pharika, the quarrels of
deities and demigods often spill from Nyx into the realm of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ordning are the xenophobic stone giants, who mostly live underground and regard the surface world as a realm of dreams. How well they sculpt stone determines their place among their peers. The lowest and
so doing, Annam has spurred cloud, fire, frost, stone, and hill giants to challenge the established hierarchy and reforge their destiny. All the giants sensed the upheaval instantly, and now the giant
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
the Underworld, and he doesn’t know what her emergence portends. She is the only other god whose existence predates mortal belief, and though he is unlikely to draw her ire by manipulating destiny, he doesn’t know how her return will affect the pantheon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
in search of mighty heroes, to plead for their aid.
“In my time, I was pharaoh of this realm. It was green and beautiful, blessed by the gods with magical waters that gave life to our land and
terrible mistake by removing these two precious objects from my tomb, you may keep all the treasure you find within. Follow my path to wealth or woe, to destiny or doom.”
Amun Sa then turns and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
mortals dare not free them upon an unsuspecting afterlife. Luba’s Tarokka of Souls Created by a figure of Vistani legend, Luba’s Tarokka of Souls shaped the destiny of countless heroes. The prophecies of
deck. There these foul spirits dwell still, trapped within a nether-realm hidden amid shuffling cards, waiting for fate to turn foul—as it inevitably will. Like all tarokka decks, the Tarokka of Souls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nyxborn Born from the minds of the gods, the creatures that populate the gods’ realm are called Nyxborn. Nyxborn creatures resemble mortal beings, but philosophers debate their true character. Are
Quirk
1 Whenever my weapon strikes something, the weapon gives off a shower of starry sparks.
2 My hair moves as if in a perpetual breeze.
3 My anger smells like burning autumn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
adventure hooks that you can use instead, or combine with the ones here, as inspiration strikes you. Delve into the Past d6 Adventure Hook 1 During a long drought, the water level of a lake lowers
when they play out on the stage of a giant’s realm. The Giant-Sized Schemes table offers suggestions, including several inspired by the plots of famous dramas. Giant-Sized Schemes d6 Adventure Hook
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
—Jenna Helland, Godsend
The caprice of the gods. The destiny of heroes. Great journeys into monster-infested wilds, and mythic odysseys to the edge of the world and back. These elements of adventure
into the divine realm of Nyx and the dismal realms of the Underworld. Chapter 4 builds on the guidelines in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, highlighting adventures set in Theros. Maintaining a focus on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the realm of Arvandor. While enjoying the company of these primal elves, Corellon came to appreciate their ideas, which were both novel and familiar, and singled out those of great repute for special
Corellon as their father, the one who had sired them, and Lolth as their mother, the one who set them on the path to their destiny. Each of the other primal elves, as children will do, favored one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
slaughter because of the circumstances of their creation. Perhaps most importantly, minotaurs aren’t an offshoot of humanity but a people in their own right, and neither their nature nor their destiny
, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Goring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Baalzebul Through sufficient penance and grace, even the lowliest can redeem themselves. Am I not a living testament to that fact?
— Baalzebul
Maladomini was once a bustling realm of vibrant
motivated by his desire to keep his current appearance. Second, Asmodeus decreed that any deal Baalzebul strikes shall end in disaster for the other party. For this reason, other devils avoid forming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
all Meletians. Elpidian mages embrace magic in all its forms. Formalists. Formalist philosophers believe in a realm populated by abstract entities such as numbers and theories. They focus their
. Nyklean philosophers teach that reason or destiny underlies all of reality, so that everything that takes place must unfold just as it does. These philosophers train themselves to accept and endure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
feet below the edge of the pit, concealed in the inky-dark water. If it senses activity in the water above or at the lip of the pit, it races up and strikes. Although still immature, the kraken is
, unknown destiny. It was content to let Sgothgah serve its needs as it grew, but it had already decided to kill the aboleth once Sgothgah’s usefulness had run its course. The kraken has no interest in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Supernatural Regions Not all lands thrive as nature intended. Magical forces, strange interlopers, or tragic events can alter an area’s destiny, fundamentally changing the land. While the flora
succeeds automatically. The character can use the feature granted in this way only once and must use it within 7 days. Reroll if you’ve already rolled this effect. Far Realm As souls travel away from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
tales of their greatest heroes, they often speak of centaurs who found their heroic destiny on a protoporos. Pheres Raiders The Pheres roam the wild lands between Setessa and Akros in small raiding
, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Equine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
-rins are celebrated far and wide as harbingers of destiny, guardians of the sacred, and counterbalances to the forces of evil. Ki-rins are an embodiment of good, and simply beholding one can evoke
. Pure Waters. Water flows pure within 3 miles of a ki-rin’s lair. Any purposeful corruption of the water lasts for no longer than 3 minutes. Realm of Respite. Curses, diseases, and poisons on creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
is Gruumsh One-Eye, who created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the
except Gruumsh. His realm is the darkness that no creatures but those devoted to him can see through. To other orcs, the followers of Shargaas are depraved and twisted creatures that have no honor and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Far Realm entity trapped inside it). Otherwise, the compartment is empty. Seconds before the pool refills with water, the safe reseals itself and the runes vanish from the golden rings. P13: Vanity
shard solitaire’s extradimensional space, to no avail. Zorhanna’s sense of reality has been warped by prolonged contact with the shapeless Far Realm entity that haunts the extradimensional space. She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
success, the character discerns that the runes are connected to a ritual that could open a rift to the Far Realm. The dead humanoids were likely victims sacrificed to power the ritual. Something went
characters attempt to open the door into this area, they find it locked from the inside. If they pick or smash the lock and then try to open the door, read: The door strikes a large piece of stone on the