Most heroes of Theros have some kind of supernatural aid to help them achieve their goals. Often this aid comes from the gods, but some heroes might find their support from other beings, such as the sphinx Medomai, an oracle like Atris or Kydele, or a repository of mystical knowledge. Some heroes are born with supernatural power or born as a result of supernatural events.
A character in Theros begins with one supernatural gift chosen from those in this section. Work with the DM to decide where your character's gift came from. Is it tied to the god you serve? Was it the result of a fateful encounter with a sphinx or an oracle? Does it indicate the nature of your birth? Each gift's description also includes a table to spark your imagination as you think about your character's gift.
These supernatural gifts are intended for starting characters, but some might be bestowed by gods as rewards for remarkable deeds.
Heroic Feats
If your campaign uses the Feats rules from, your Dungeon Master might allow you to take a feat as a variant Heroic gift. You gain one feat of your choice. This list suggests twelve Feats, but you can choose any feat your DM allows:‣ A snake emerged from my mouth before I took my first breath—an omen of my gift for deception. (Actor)
‣ I hear voices on the wind, warning me of danger. (Alert)
‣ Iroas gifted me with physical prowess, intending to see me compete in the Iroan Games. (Athlete)
‣ I feel the vitality of the earth beneath my feet, and it refreshes my strength when I rest on it. (Durable)
‣ The stars of Nyx are never hidden from my sight, revealing their secrets to my eyes. (Keen Mind)
‣ I hear the echoes of the gods' speech in every mortal language and trace the patterns of Nyx in the written word. (Linguist)
‣ The gods smile on me, but I dread the day when they withdraw their favor and my luck runs out. (Lucky)
‣ As a child, I used to run through the woods and play with a giant lynx—which, I learned later, was an emissary of Nylea. (Mobile)
‣ The sun's light brings what is hidden to clear view in my eyes. (Observant)
‣ I ate a magical fruit that blessed me with extraordinary resilience. (Resilient)
‣ I studied with a supernatural tutor. (Skilled)
‣ I was bathed in the waters of a mystic river that left my skin resistant to harm—and glittering with starlight. (Tough)