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<blockquote data-quote="JEB" data-source="post: 8353595" data-attributes="member: 10148"><p>XANATHAR'S GUIDE TO EVERYTHING</p><p></p><p><em>Dragonlance</em></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Reorx is associated with the Forge Domain</li> </ul><p><em>Greyhawk</em></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Wee Jas is associated with the Grave Domain</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Blackrazor is referenced under the Hexblade entry as a sentient magical weapon "carved from the stuff of shadow", tied to the Shadowfell (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pholtus, god of the sun, is referenced under one of the example rivals; he has "somber" worshipers</li> </ul><p><em>Nentir Vale</em></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Raven Queen is referenced under the Hexblade entry as the creator of the first shadow/Hexblade weapons (not explicitly tied to Nentir Vale)</li> </ul><p>MORDENKAINEN'S TOME OF FOES</p><p></p><p><em>Greyhawk</em></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The book is ostensibly by the "Oeridian wizard Mordenkainen" and was shared by his student Qort</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shemeska's introduction mentions Bigby, Mordenkainen's apprentice whom he turned from evil; but she casts doubt on that</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Qort's introduction mentions the Circle of Eight</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shemeshka and Qort both mention Mordenkainen's philosophy of "the Balance", which is elaborated on in the Blood War chapter</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Iuz the Old is quoted in the section on demons; he mentions Doraaka, Greyhawk (the city), and the Amedio jungles</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rary is mentioned in Mordenkainen's sidebar on Demogorgon</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Keptolo is mentioned as a primal elf/god and gets a profile in the drow deities section (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tarsellis is mentioned as a primal elf/god and again in the list of elf deities (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Mordenkainen describes the elves of Oerth in a sidebar as "a sorry sort, abused by their past conquerors, often in hiding, and much divided."</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The list of elf deities includes Gadhelyn and Ye'Cind (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Mordenkainen has met Elminster, according to a sidebar at the end of the drow section</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Vecna is described as a rival of the Raven Queen; Kas is mentioned in the same sidebar</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The chapter on dwarves has a section on the dwarves of Greyhawk, to include specific details on Oerth's hill and mountain dwarves</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The list of dwarf deities includes Muamman Duathal and Ulaa (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The list of halfling deities includes Charmalaine, who also gets a full profile (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The sidebar Halflings of the Multiverse describes the halflings of the Greyhawk setting, to include hairfeet, tallfellows (taller and more athletic with a resemblance to elves), and stouts</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The list of gnome deities includes Nebelun, who also gets a full profile, and Bleredd (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The astral dreadnought entry mentions Tharizdun, the Chained God, as their creator; Tharizdun is also listed as an Elder Evil</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fraz-Urb'luu is said to have been imprisoned for centuries within Castle Greyhawk on Oerth</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The first skull lords are said to have appeared in the aftermath of Vecna's bid to conquer the world of Greyhawk; Vecna punished warlords of his that turned on one another by turning them into skull lords</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Star spawn larva mages can arise from cultists of Kyuss; Kyuss is also listed among the Elder Evils (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk)</li> </ul><p><em>Planescape</em></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The book was ostensibly delivered by Shesmeska the Marauder</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Lady of Pain is mentioned as possibly playing a "game" against the Raven Queen</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sigil's Great Bazaar is mentioned in the halfling section</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Maruts (and "the Kolyarut") have <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/what-is-canon-about-older-edition-settings-in-5e.681606/post-8353040" target="_blank">a new origin</a> tied to Sigil (thanks, [USER=20323]@Quickleaf[/USER])</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Steel predators are constructed by a rogue hexton modron at a shop in Sigil</li> </ul><p><em>Dragonlance</em></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The section on Elves and Magic describes a <em>mythal</em> raised at Qualinost by the elves of Krynn</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Mordenkainen describes the "dark" elves of Krynn in a sidebar, describes them as elves "whom others believe have betrayed their people"; he notes they don't have the physical appearance of drow, but wonders if that's permanent; he also notes Lolth and Corellon are unknown in Krynn</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The chapter on dwarves has a section on the dwarves of Dragonlance, to include Kal-Thax, the Cataclysm, the Neidar, Thorbardin, the Dwarfgate Wars, the Hylar, the Theiwar, the Daergar, the Daewar, the Klar; it also has a specific section on the gully dwarves (aghar), which are "derided as stupid, smelly, and dirty" and "vermin" (no indication that there's anything to that beyond perception)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The sidebar Halflings of the Multiverse describes kender as the counterparts of halflings; they are described as having shorter life spans, pointed ears, and becoming "wizened" as they age; also as "great mimics and vocalists", "consummate storytellers", and very fast speakers (no mention is made of their views on property)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tinker gnomes get a dedicated sidebar in the gnome section</li> </ul><p><em>Nentir Vale</em></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Raven Queen is detailed at length, with a new origin (not explicitly tied to Nentir Vale)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The new origins of nagpa and shadar-kai are tied to the Raven Queen (not explicitly tied to Nentir Vale)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Haemnathuun, the Blood Lord, is listed among Elder Evils (not explicitly tied to Nentir Vale)</li> </ul><p><em>Birthright</em></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The section on dwarves has quotes from "Tenelar, Outcast of Five Peaks"; Five Peaks is a location in the Birthright setting; could be coincidence (and not explicitly tied to Birthright)</li> </ul><p><em>Spelljammer</em></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Githyanki flying vessels are based on the illithid flying vessels, and powered by helms piloted by gishes (not explicitly tied to Spelljammer)</li> </ul><p><em>Dark Sun</em></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The sidebar Halflings of the Multiverse describes the halflings of Athas as "feral creatures" that devour human and elf flesh; they live under chiefs and eke out an existence with "hunting, foraging, and raiding"; also described as "mistrusting, cynical, and often paranoid" due to their assumption that other races also devour other humanoids</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JEB, post: 8353595, member: 10148"] XANATHAR'S GUIDE TO EVERYTHING [I]Dragonlance[/I] [LIST] [*]Reorx is associated with the Forge Domain [/LIST] [I]Greyhawk[/I] [LIST] [*]Wee Jas is associated with the Grave Domain [*]Blackrazor is referenced under the Hexblade entry as a sentient magical weapon "carved from the stuff of shadow", tied to the Shadowfell (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk) [*]Pholtus, god of the sun, is referenced under one of the example rivals; he has "somber" worshipers [/LIST] [I]Nentir Vale[/I] [LIST] [*]The Raven Queen is referenced under the Hexblade entry as the creator of the first shadow/Hexblade weapons (not explicitly tied to Nentir Vale) [/LIST] MORDENKAINEN'S TOME OF FOES [I]Greyhawk[/I] [LIST] [*]The book is ostensibly by the "Oeridian wizard Mordenkainen" and was shared by his student Qort [*]Shemeska's introduction mentions Bigby, Mordenkainen's apprentice whom he turned from evil; but she casts doubt on that [*]Qort's introduction mentions the Circle of Eight [*]Shemeshka and Qort both mention Mordenkainen's philosophy of "the Balance", which is elaborated on in the Blood War chapter [*]Iuz the Old is quoted in the section on demons; he mentions Doraaka, Greyhawk (the city), and the Amedio jungles [*]Rary is mentioned in Mordenkainen's sidebar on Demogorgon [*]Keptolo is mentioned as a primal elf/god and gets a profile in the drow deities section (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk) [*]Tarsellis is mentioned as a primal elf/god and again in the list of elf deities (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk) [*]Mordenkainen describes the elves of Oerth in a sidebar as "a sorry sort, abused by their past conquerors, often in hiding, and much divided." [*]The list of elf deities includes Gadhelyn and Ye'Cind (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk) [*]Mordenkainen has met Elminster, according to a sidebar at the end of the drow section [*]Vecna is described as a rival of the Raven Queen; Kas is mentioned in the same sidebar [*]The chapter on dwarves has a section on the dwarves of Greyhawk, to include specific details on Oerth's hill and mountain dwarves [*]The list of dwarf deities includes Muamman Duathal and Ulaa (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk) [*]The list of halfling deities includes Charmalaine, who also gets a full profile (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk) [*]The sidebar Halflings of the Multiverse describes the halflings of the Greyhawk setting, to include hairfeet, tallfellows (taller and more athletic with a resemblance to elves), and stouts [*]The list of gnome deities includes Nebelun, who also gets a full profile, and Bleredd (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk) [*]The astral dreadnought entry mentions Tharizdun, the Chained God, as their creator; Tharizdun is also listed as an Elder Evil [*]Fraz-Urb'luu is said to have been imprisoned for centuries within Castle Greyhawk on Oerth [*]The first skull lords are said to have appeared in the aftermath of Vecna's bid to conquer the world of Greyhawk; Vecna punished warlords of his that turned on one another by turning them into skull lords [*]Star spawn larva mages can arise from cultists of Kyuss; Kyuss is also listed among the Elder Evils (not explicitly tied to Greyhawk) [/LIST] [I]Planescape[/I] [LIST] [*]The book was ostensibly delivered by Shesmeska the Marauder [*]The Lady of Pain is mentioned as possibly playing a "game" against the Raven Queen [*]Sigil's Great Bazaar is mentioned in the halfling section [*]Maruts (and "the Kolyarut") have [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/what-is-canon-about-older-edition-settings-in-5e.681606/post-8353040']a new origin[/URL] tied to Sigil (thanks, [USER=20323]@Quickleaf[/USER]) [*]Steel predators are constructed by a rogue hexton modron at a shop in Sigil [/LIST] [I]Dragonlance[/I] [LIST] [*]The section on Elves and Magic describes a [I]mythal[/I] raised at Qualinost by the elves of Krynn [*]Mordenkainen describes the "dark" elves of Krynn in a sidebar, describes them as elves "whom others believe have betrayed their people"; he notes they don't have the physical appearance of drow, but wonders if that's permanent; he also notes Lolth and Corellon are unknown in Krynn [*]The chapter on dwarves has a section on the dwarves of Dragonlance, to include Kal-Thax, the Cataclysm, the Neidar, Thorbardin, the Dwarfgate Wars, the Hylar, the Theiwar, the Daergar, the Daewar, the Klar; it also has a specific section on the gully dwarves (aghar), which are "derided as stupid, smelly, and dirty" and "vermin" (no indication that there's anything to that beyond perception) [*]The sidebar Halflings of the Multiverse describes kender as the counterparts of halflings; they are described as having shorter life spans, pointed ears, and becoming "wizened" as they age; also as "great mimics and vocalists", "consummate storytellers", and very fast speakers (no mention is made of their views on property) [*]Tinker gnomes get a dedicated sidebar in the gnome section [/LIST] [I]Nentir Vale[/I] [LIST] [*]The Raven Queen is detailed at length, with a new origin (not explicitly tied to Nentir Vale) [*]The new origins of nagpa and shadar-kai are tied to the Raven Queen (not explicitly tied to Nentir Vale) [*]Haemnathuun, the Blood Lord, is listed among Elder Evils (not explicitly tied to Nentir Vale) [/LIST] [I]Birthright[/I] [LIST] [*]The section on dwarves has quotes from "Tenelar, Outcast of Five Peaks"; Five Peaks is a location in the Birthright setting; could be coincidence (and not explicitly tied to Birthright) [/LIST] [I]Spelljammer[/I] [LIST] [*]Githyanki flying vessels are based on the illithid flying vessels, and powered by helms piloted by gishes (not explicitly tied to Spelljammer) [/LIST] [I]Dark Sun[/I] [LIST] [*]The sidebar Halflings of the Multiverse describes the halflings of Athas as "feral creatures" that devour human and elf flesh; they live under chiefs and eke out an existence with "hunting, foraging, and raiding"; also described as "mistrusting, cynical, and often paranoid" due to their assumption that other races also devour other humanoids [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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