| Tiamat | |
|---|---|
| Titles | The Dragon Queen, The Chromatic Dragon |
| Gender | Female |
| Power Level | Greater Deity |
| Alignment | Lawful Evil |
| Domains | Evil Dragons, Greed, Conquest, Chromatic Dragons |
| Holy Symbol | Five-headed dragon |
| Favored Weapon | Claw or bite |
| Cleric Domains | Trickery, War |
Tiamat is the goddess of evil dragons and the embodiment of greed, conquest, and the predatory power of dragonkind at its worst. She manifests as a colossal five-headed dragon, each head a different chromatic color with its own breath weapon and personality — together forming a being of terrifying power and constant internal conflict. She desires to conquer the mortal world and fill her hoard with all its wealth.
Tiamat is imprisoned in the Nine Hells, bound there by divine compact, but she constantly schemes to free herself. She is cunning enough to work through mortal agents and draconic servants while awaiting her release.
Followers
Tiamat is worshipped by evil dragons, chromatic dragonborn, and those who seek to serve or control evil draconic power. Her mortal cults are secretive and dangerous. Her clergy seek to accumulate wealth, spread draconic terror, and work toward her eventual release. They tend to be greedy, hierarchical, and brutally pragmatic — they serve Tiamat because they believe she will reward them, not out of any genuine devotion.
Divine Relationships
Tiamat’s eternal enemy is Bahamut, the god of good dragons, and their conflict defines the relationship between chromatic and metallic dragonkind. She is imprisoned in the Nine Hells and has a complicated relationship with Asmodeus as a result. She views most other evil deities with contempt, believing none of them match her in power or ambition.