It's hard for me to describe why I don't like this book. The general concept is solid: players are the direct champions of involved gods. This is quite different from most D&D settings. But the big problem is that the world feels and plays like it's tiny and unimpressive. I and several of my players have agreed that the world is too small and nonsensical.
The new classes are fine. The Bard of Eloquence is a hilariously overpowered face character.
The Piety system is nothing new, just the first time it's been officially applied.
Mythic Monsters are basically just Dark Souls monsters. Get them half way down, they transform, and get worse. Not really a new concept.
The Eberron source book provides a massive, well considered, lived in universe with a whole new class, monsters, faction systems, and much much more. This book cannot be described as anything more than forgettable.
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Will Your Story Be One of Legend—or of Tragedy?
In this D&D campaign setting, you’ll explore the Magic: The Gathering plane of Theros, a world inspired by the gripping epics, unforgettable monsters, and rich mythology of Ancient Greece.
Set off on an epic voyage across the Siren Sea, where mystic isles hide untold wonders and mythic monsters lurk in the deep. Visit the necropolies of the Returned—where melancholy golden masks mark those who dared escape the Underworld. Or journey into an enchanted valley to join satyrs in their indulgent revelry.
From the starry realm of Nyx, the gods rule over all. They seek champions—heroes to enact their schemes and spread their ideals. But are their gifts ever truly free?
Inside Mythic Odysseys of Theros
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Power & PietyAll heroes are born with supernatural gifts. Were they bestowed by a god? The gift of a sphinx? The choice is yours. Each option grants your hero unique talents—whether blessing or curse. |
Legendary Character OptionsIntroducing two playable races: get up to mischief as a fun-loving Satyr or play a proud, lion-like Leonin. Two subclasses also join the fray: Bards of the College of Eloquence are masters of rhetoric, and Paladins who swear the Oath of Glory dedicate their lives to heroic deeds. Plus, the admired Athlete also enters the ring of possible character backgrounds. |
Mythic EncountersKick off your campaign with a ready-to-play starting adventure. Players will unravel a mystery, uncovering secrets buried in the depths of the Underworld. Beware the gorgon queen, Hythonia, and krakens eager to feed. Create climactic battles with detailed maps and stat blocks for mythic monsters. Discover treasures, from flying chariots to the spear of Heliod himself. |
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Become An AdventurerAdventurers come in all shapes and sizes. Find one that’s fun for you. A elvish cleric, driven from society for trespassing on tradition. A dwarven paladin, atoning for an ignominous past. The Player’s Handbook provides the skeleton for your characters. Flesh them out however you choose. |
Join the PartyD&D brings people together and forges new friendships. Silly moments spawn inside jokes, moving battles leave treasured memories—whether in the heat of battle, embroiled in social intrigue, or solving clever puzzles, your party has your back. |
Choose Your Own PathThe woods are growing dark. Behind a mass of ivy, you see the stones of a crumbling castle. What do you do? In D&D, your options are limitless. Because the Dungeon Master, as narrator of your tale, can improvise in reaction to any choice you make, what happens next is entirely flexible. Do you dare go on? |
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