Episode 23

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30th Dec 2020

Episode #23: Dreaming of the Divine! The Pantheon of Theros Pt.1

Show Notes

This week, in the first in a two-parter special, Fiona takes Ryan on a tour of the pantheon of gods who guide religious life on Theros, a Greek-inspired campaign setting for the 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons, originally created for Magic: The Gathering back in September 2013.

In this first episode, we look at:

  • The background and unique campaign features of Theros
  • Piety score
  • The general structure of the pantheon

1st Generation of the Pantheon: Mortal Fears made real as Titans

2nd Generation of the Pantheon:

  • Klothys - the god of destiny
  • Kruphix - the god of horizons


3rd Generation of the Pantheon:

  • Heliod - the god of the sun
  • Erebos - the god of the dead
  • Nylea - the god of the hunt
  • Purphoros - the god of the forge
  • Thassa - the god of the sea


Chapter discussed: 'Ch. 2: Gods of Theros' (p33 - 82)

Book: 'Mythic Odysseys of Theros' published by Wizards of the Coast, July 2020.

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