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Morpheus is the Greek god of dreams who has the ability to shape and control dreams.
Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams, is a fascinating and enigmatic figure from ancient mythology. As one of the twelve Olympian gods, he holds a prominent position in Greek religion and is often depicted as a handsome and mysterious figure with wings on his temples.
Morpheus is a character driven by his desire to control the realm of dreams and to manipulate them to his will. He is known for his ability to take on any form or shape, and for his talent in creating vivid and powerful dreams that leave a lasting impression on those who experience them.
As a god, Morpheus is deeply connected to the human psyche, and his powers are believed to be closely linked to the subconscious mind. He is driven by a desire to explore the depths of the human psyche and to understand the hidden desires and fears that lie beneath the surface.
Despite his mysterious nature, Morpheus is a deeply compassionate and empathetic character. He is known for his ability to comfort and soothe those who are troubled by nightmares or who are struggling with difficult emotions. Through his dreams, he seeks to help people find clarity and understanding, and to provide them with a sense of hope and reassurance.
He is a tall and slender figure with piercing, expressive eyes that seem to change color depending on his mood. He has dark hair that falls in soft waves around his face, and his features are strikingly handsome and ethereal. Morpheus is often depicted wearing a flowing robe or tunic, and he has large wings on his temples that mark him as a divine being. His movements are graceful and fluid, and he exudes an air of mystery and intrigue that is both captivating and unnerving.
Ultimately, Morpheus is a character who seeks to bring order to the chaos of the dream world, and to use his powers for the greater good. Through his dreams, he hopes to help people find meaning and purpose in their lives, and to inspire them to reach their full potential. As one of the most powerful and influential gods in Greek mythology, Morpheus continues to capture the imaginations of people around the world today.
- Pantheon: Greek pantheon
- Deity Title: Morpheus, the God of Dreams
- Deity Symbol: A poppy flower or a dreamcatcher
- Home Plane: The Dream Realm
- Deity Level: Lesser deity
- Alignment: Lawful Neutral
- Aliases: The Oneiroi, Morpheus Oneiros
- Superior: None
- Traditional Allies: Hypnos, Thanatos, Nyx
- Traditional Foes: Phantasos, Ikelos
- Divine Artifact: The Oneiroi’s Gates, a pair of golden gates that separate the Dream Realm from the waking world.
- Servants: Oneiroi, dream spirits
- Servitor Creatures: Hypnalisks, creatures that inhabit the Dream Realm
- Sacred Animal: The owl
- Manifestations: Speaking through dreams, appearing in dreams as a figure or symbol, causing sleep and vivid dreams
- Signs of Favor: Vivid and prophetic dreams, a sense of clarity and direction, feeling rested and rejuvenated after sleep
- Worshipers: Artists, writers, poets, people suffering from insomnia, those seeking guidance or inspiration
- Cleric Alignments: Lawful Neutral, True Neutral
- Specialty Priests: Dreamweavers, Oneirocritics
- Holy Days: The Festival of Sleep, held on the winter solstice
- Portfolio: Dreams, sleep, rest, inspiration, the subconscious mind
- Domains: Dream, Knowledge, Mind, Protection
- Favored Weapon: Club
- Favored Class: Cleric
- Favored Race: Humans
- Duties of the Priesthood: Interpretation of dreams, promoting rest and relaxation, fostering creativity and inspiration
- Major Cult/Temple Sites: The Oneiroi’s Gates, the Temple of Hypnos, the Shrine of Dreams
- Benefits: Access to dream magic, prophetic dreams, protection from nightmares, the ability to enter and explore the Dream Realm, increased creativity and inspiration.
Morpheus, the God of Dreams
| Strength | Dexterity | Constitution | Intelligence | Wisdom | Charisma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Modifier | +10 | +10 | +10 | +10 | +10 | +10 |
| Saving Throws | +20 | +20 | +20 | +20 | +20 | +20 |
Armor Class: 30 (Divine Armor)
Hit Points: 800 (50d20 + 400)
Speed: 120 ft., fly 240 ft.
Skills: Insight +30, Perception +30
Senses: Truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 40
Damage Immunities: Psychic
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Exhaustion, Paralyzed, Poisoned
Languages: All, Telepathy 120 ft.
Divine Aura: Any creature within 120 feet of Morpheus must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 30) or fall asleep for 1 minute. Creatures immune to the charmed condition are unaffected.
Legendary Resistance (3/day): If Morpheus fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Divine Spellcasting: Morpheus is a 30th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 30, +22 to hit with spell attacks). Morpheus has the following spells prepared:
- Cantrips (at will): dream, message, guidance, spare the dying
- 1st level (8 slots): comprehend languages, detect magic, identify, sleep
- 2nd level (8 slots): calm emotions, detect thoughts, mind spike, suggestion
- 3rd level (8 slots): clairvoyance, hypnotic pattern, speak with dead, tongues
- 4th level (8 slots): confusion, divination, locate creature, phantasmal killer
- 5th level (8 slots): awaken, dream, hold monster, scrying
- 6th level (8 slots): mass suggestion, programmed illusion, true seeing, word of recall
- 7th level (8 slots): etherealness, foresight, plane shift, power word stun
- 8th level (8 slots): antipathy/sympathy, demand, feeblemind, mind blank
- 9th level (8 slots): foresight, power word kill, time stop, true polymorph
Actions
Divine Strike. Morpheus can make a weapon attack with his favored weapon. On a hit, the target takes 20 (3d8 + 10) bludgeoning damage and 20 (3d8 + 10) psychic damage.
Infinite Dreams. Morpheus can cause all creatures within 120 feet to fall into a dream-like state, as if affected by the sleep spell. Creatures immune to being charmed or immune to the unconscious condition are unaffected. This ability lasts for 1 minute.
Legendary Actions
Morpheus can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Morpheus regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
**Dream Shift:** Morpheus targets one creature within 120 feet and causes them to fall into a dream, as if affected by the dream spell.
Dream Projection: Morpheus creates a dream projection of himself that lasts for 1 minute. The dream projection can move and take actions as if it were Morpheus.
Divine Healing: Morpheus regains 50 hit points.
Lair Actions
Morpheus can use lair actions to cause the environment around him to shift and morph into a dream-like state, altering reality and creating illusions. These lair actions can include:
Dreamscape: Morpheus creates a dreamscape within a 120-foot radius. The environment becomes surreal and dream-like, and creatures within the dreamscape are affected by the dream spell.
Illusory Terrain: Morpheus alters the terrain within a 120-foot radius, creating illusions of obstacles or traps.
Nightmare Manifestation: Morpheus summons a nightmarish creature within a 120-foot radius to attack his enemies.
Regional Effects
Morpheus’s presence can have a profound effect on the surrounding area, warping reality and distorting dreams. These regional effects can include:
Distorted Dreams: The dreams of creatures within a 10-mile radius of Morpheus become distorted and twisted, affecting the dreamer’s waking life.
Reality Warp: Reality within a 10-mile radius of Morpheus becomes distorted and unpredictable, causing random effects and illusions.
Divine Blessing: Worshipers of Morpheus within a 10-mile radius gain the ability to cast dream once per day without expending a spell slot.
Nightmare Summons: Creatures within a 10-mile radius of Morpheus have a chance of being attacked by nightmarish creatures in their dreams, causing exhaustion upon waking.
Dream Sight: Creatures within a 1-mile radius of Morpheus can see into the dreams of others as if using the scrying spell.
Divine Presence: Morpheus’s presence can inspire awe or fear in creatures, depending on their disposition towards him. Creatures within a 120-foot radius must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 30) or be charmed or frightened for 1 minute. Creatures immune to the charmed or frightened condition are unaffected.
Divine Intervention: Once per day, Morpheus can intervene in the course of events to shape the outcome. He can choose to succeed at any one task or action that he could normally attempt, regardless of the difficulty or improbability of success. This ability cannot be used to directly harm another creature, but can be used to influence events in a way that benefits Morpheus or his goals.
Challenge Rating: 30