Theros

Akros (AH-krohs), inspired by Sparta, is a polis high in the Katachton Mountains, which serves as a shield between its holdings and the rest of Theros. The Akroans are half-mythical even within their own time.

A Kraken that escaped its sealock once threatened the small seaside city of Altrisos. Recently weakened by a triton raid, the city had no defenses left and would be destroyed by an attack. The people prayed to Ephara, and the large image of her face on the city's wall came to life. The walls of the city grew impossibly high and strong, and the Kraken could do no more than dash its head against the impassable barrier. The monster soon returned to the ocean to find an easier meal. Altrisos now has Ephara's face on nearly every building and wall in the entire city in gratitude.

Asphodel (AHZ-foh-del) is a necropolis of the Returned on Theros, located south of the Nessian Wood. Description Unlike their sister city of Odunos, the Returned of Asphodel are purposeless and seek only to be left alone.

The river next to which Akros is built, the Deyda has very high cliffs for banks and rough waters. It takes less than an hour to sail from the mouth of the Deyda to the Harbor of Meletis. The Great River Road runs along the Deyda out to sea. It is situated such that when heading towards the sea, the river is on one's left. It takes under two days to walk between the sea and Akros along the road.

The bone-white tableland called Four Winds Plateau sits just inland of the mouth of Meletis Harbor, before one reaches the city itself. It was the site of many battles and tragedies, including the defeat of the Archons of Trax, the murder of the first Nyxborn Nykthos, and Elspeth's legendary battle with Polukranos the World Eater, among others.

The small coastal town of Glossion boasts a remarkable library that according to local legend was a gift from Ephara. Other tales suggest that the library was founded by an ancient sage named Anatheia, but then a terrible fire destroyed the place, and along with it generations of collected knowledge. Once the people finished rebuilding the structure to start the library over, Ephara is said to have appeared and restored the books and scrolls the library had lost, copying the information from her scrolls of sacred knowledge. The bulk of the town's economy revolves around maintaining the library and meeting the needs of travelers who come to visit it.

The Katachton Mountains, which serve as a shield between Akros and the rest of Theros.

Krimnos, home of the famed philosopher Anapse. The village of Krimnos attracts many philosophers who share Anapse's delight in the pleasures of a simple life.

Meletis (Mehl-EE-tis), inspired by Athens, is the largest polis on Theros. It is a city-state of progressive thinkers, pious thaumaturges, and wise oracles on the Coast of the Siren Sea.

The large bay serves as easy access into and out of Meletis by sea. The polis is protected by a large sea wall overlooked by the two stone statues of Kynaios and Tyro.

One of the largest and most sacred mountains in the Katachton. Atop Mount Kure is a massive golden temple devoted to Heliod, god of the sun and justice. Pilgrimages are rare and often bring the god's followers into conflict with the leonin.

Visible from Akros, Mount Velus is an energetically active volcano. The fiery mountain serves as nothing less than Purphoros's home in the mortal world.

Mount Vesios, also known as the Little Sister, is a smaller volcano that resembles Mount Velus and erupts concurrently with Velus. A monastery on its western slope houses scholars and spellcasters who study the volcano, believing that through it, they might be able to control the eruptions of Mount Velus. Numerous oreads and Akroan flamespeakers offer their omens from the volcano's heights.

The residents of Natumbria are famous for training sea animals as skillfully as Setessans train land and air animals. They train sea snakes, dolphins, and even sharks on a few occasions to be combatants, working animals, aquatic mounts, and companions.

Though they are regarded as Meletians, the people of Neolantin view themselves as citizens of Olantin, a coastal polis that long ago vanished into the sea. According to legend, an angry Heliod smote the polis with his spear, sinking it in punishment for its people's utter hubris. The fact that the Neolantians were spared this fate, they say, is evidence of their humility, and they take special care in their sacrifices to Heliod.

Nyx is the night sky of Theros, and the home of the Gods. Description A paranormal realm associated with dreams and the subconscious, it is a literal and proverbial night sky where the gods dwell.

Odunos (OH-dun-ohs) is a necropolis of the Returned in Theros, located south of Phoberos. In contrast to Asphodel, their sister city, the Returned of Odunos are filled with greed and resentment, violently lashing out against the living.

The Oraniad Mountains are closer to the gods, and therefore more dangerous. This range serves as the site of many legendary volcanos, including the mysterious Empty Eye, the burning Phoenix Stairs, and the frozen Winter's Heart. The nexus of Nykthos on Mount Carian is the most famous gateway to Nyx, built by the first Nyxborn.

Oreskos is a grassland valley in Theros and the central domain of the leonin, isolated from the human poleis.

Oxus is a quiet town with a notably wealthy population, consisting largely of merchants who have retired from trade with large fortunes at their disposal. The tomb of Kynaios and Tiro stands in the center of the town, the subject of many local legends.

Adrasteia is one of the three spinning fates of Theros, responsible for cutting the threads of mort…

Aesrias, the Hero of Iroas is a famous Akroan hero on the plane of Theros.

Agnomakhos was the leader of the Archon tyrants of Theros, who ruled for hundreds of years over Tra…

Alexio was a skyguard from Meletis on the plane of Theros, who gave his life to protect the Oracle …

Anarcissistknown for staring longingly at his own reflection in a pond, Alirios has somehow been ab…

Anax was the legendary king of Akros on Theros, a brilliant tactician and warrior. He was the husba…

Anikthea, Hand of Erebos, is a demigod of Erebos on Theros.

Anthousa is a legendary warrior on the plane of Theros. History When the Lachrymosa was stealing ch…

Aphemia is a harpy from the plane of Theros. History A Nyxborn creature, Aphemia lurks around the n…

Arasta is a gigantic humanoid spider from the plane of Theros. History Arasta was originally a belo…

Arixmethes is a kraken from Theros.

Ashiok (ASH-ee-ock) is a nightmare-like planeswalker of unknown gender and origin. Appearance and c…

Athreos is the God of Passage on Theros. In his role of easing the passage from life to death, he i…

Atris is a human advisor from Theros. History Atris is an oracle whose origins are shrouded in myst…

Brigone is a human soldier from Theros. Description Brigone is a light-skinned human soldier with b…

Brimaz is the current leonin "king" of Oreskos, on the plane of Theros.

Cacophony was briefly the God of Dark Cities, created by Ashiok's schemes and unmade by Ephara.

Calix is a Theran Nyxborn Human and former Planeswalker.

Callaphe the Mariner was a human trickster from Meletis who sailed a ship called The Monsoon. Now s…

Cilissa is a Setessan warrior on the plane of Theros, who has a bond with the goddess Karametra.

Cymede was the queen of Akros on Theros, a devoted follower of Keranos and wife of Anax.

Dalakos is a famous Triton inventor from Theros.

Daxos is a demigod from Theros. He used to be a human soldier and an oracle of Heliod living at the…

Diantha is a human acolyte from Theros.

The Lagonna Band is a collection of centaur merchant families on Theros, different from the more vi…

Nyxborn are beings born of a god's mind in Theros ' starry domain: the Nyx. A Nyxborn is …

The Pheres Band are a collection of centaur nomads and raiders on Theros, more violent than the Lag…