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CELESTIALS, GODS, AND FIENDS • Bel Shalor, the Shadow in the Flame.
A spirit of corruption, Bel Shalor is said
Eberron has no parallel to the gods of other to be bound in the temple-citadel of
settings. It’s possible that the Progenitor Flamekeep. It whispers to all those who
Dragons were such beings, but many assume follow the Silver Flame, trying to lead them
that the Progenitor Dragons are entirely astray.
metaphorical. As an Eberron DM, you decide
• Rak Tulkhesh, the Rage of War. The
the truth of this. embodiment of aggression, Rak Tulkhesh
The people of Eberron believe their gods are feeds of hatred and drives mortals to battle.
omnipresent—not bound to a single coherent
• Sul Khatesh, the Keeper of Secrets. A
form but rather present in all places at all times.
spirit of forbidden knowledge, Sul Khatesh
If you revere the Silver Flame, its power is
possesses a wealth of arcane secrets and
always with you. The Sovereign Onatar guides
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spawned by Khyber or Siberys. overlords. This is why Eberron needs heroes.
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