The River Heralds are a collection of small, nomadic bands of merfolk who were the dominant inhabitants of Ixalan before the rise of the Sun Empire. They live in harmony with the land, and their shamans wield powerful nature magic to control the elements of wind and water. They believe that the power of the Immortal Sun is too dangerous for anyone to wield—including themselves. And so they seek to protect the golden city of Orazca and steer all intruders away from it.
Suggested Classes
Consider the following class options for your River Herald character.
Druid: Many River Herald shamans are druids of the Circle of the Land.
Fighter: The warriors among the River Heralds include cunning strategists (often Battle Masters), bold Champions, and Eldritch Knights who fuse arcane magic with their use of weapons.
Ranger: Other River Herald warriors wield the druidic magic of the forest in the defense of their lands.
Wizard: The magic of wind, mist, illusion, and misdirection is the province of River Herald wizards.
Suggested Characteristics
Races: Merfolk
Suggested Backgrounds: Acolyte, folk hero, hermit, outlander, sage
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Harmony. The peoples of this world should strive for the same harmony that exists between air and water. |
| 2 | Nature. In the midst of war, it is often the forest that suffers most—unless we protect it. |
| 3 | Knowledge. True understanding of one’s self and the world is the highest good. |
| 4 | Reverence. The wisdom of the shamans and elders is our best guide in the world. |
| 5 | Cleverness. The best way to defeat your opponents is to outsmart them. |
| 6 | Defense. The golden city must remain hidden, and its power kept from those who would abuse it. |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have carried on secret trade with a Sun Empire merchant for years now. |
| 2 | I am related to the shaman of my band. |
| 3 | I am fascinated by the culture and beliefs of the strangers in our land. |
| 4 | A small tributary to the Great River is in my care, and I will do anything to defend it. |
| 5 | I aspire to become the leader of my band—either as a shaman, or by supplanting the shaman as a war leader. |
| 6 | I will one day find the Immortal Sun and use its power to drive the invaders from our land. |
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