Once, your family held sway over a vast stretch of land, its boundaries marked by ancestral trees and whispered tales of a legacy that stretched through generations. However, fate dealt a cruel hand, and your family's once-pristine dominion slipped through your grasp, leaving you with a mere scroll of ownership and the echo of a forgotten heritage. Whether through political machinations, untimely tragedies, or mystical forces, your ancestral home is now lost to you.
Work with your Dungeon Master to shape the details of your lost land ownership. Was it a sprawling estate, a hidden glade, or a mystical realm tucked away from the prying eyes of the world? What events led to its forfeiture, and what secrets does the land still hold? Is it a place of untold riches, guarded by ancient spirits, or a desolate landscape waiting to be reclaimed?
Your journey begins with the weight of your lost legacy pressing upon you. Perhaps you are determined to reclaim what was rightfully yours, seeking the means to restore your family's honor. Alternatively, the mystery surrounding your lost land serves as a catalyst for adventure, driving you to uncover the truth behind its disappearance.
These details help establish your family and your land as features of the world of the campaign.
- Skill Proficiencies: Survival plus one from among History, Investigation, Nature,
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose one type of artisan's tools
- Languages: Any one of your choice
- Equipment: A set of traveler's clothes, a letter stamp, a scroll of ownership, the tool you choose for this background’s tool proficiency, and a purse containing 15 gp
Choose or randomly determine the nature of your lost land ownership from the possibilities in the table below. Work with your DM to create the details surrounding its importance and history. The DM may use your lost land ownership as a story hook, sending you on quests to learn more about its past or confront you with individuals who seek to claim it for themselves. The true properties of your lost land ownership are at the discretion of the DM, and it may evolve or gain potency over time.
Suggested Characteristics
The experience of losing your family's land has shaped your character, leaving a lasting impact on your personality and worldview.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nostalgic: You often find yourself lost in memories of your family's lost land, longing for the days when it thrived. |
| 2 | Determined: The loss of your land fuels your determination to reclaim it, and you approach challenges with unwavering resolve. |
| 3 | Mysterious: You keep your emotions and thoughts hidden behind a veil, revealing only what is necessary to navigate social situations. |
| 4 | Guarded: The pain of losing your land has made you cautious, and you are slow to trust others with the story of your heritage. |
| 5 | Inquisitive: The mysteries surrounding your lost legacy drive you to seek knowledge and understanding wherever you go. |
| 6 | Adaptable: You've learned to adapt to new situations quickly, as the loss of your land forced you to navigate unfamiliar territory. |
| 7 | Resilient: The hardships you faced have made you resilient, and you face adversity with a steely determination. |
| 8 | Wistful: You often daydream about what life would be like if your family's land were still in your possession. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Restoration: Your primary goal is to restore your family's lost land and honor its legacy. (Good) |
| 2 | Justice: You seek to uncover the truth behind the loss of your land and bring those responsible to justice. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Independence: The shackles of your family's legacy no longer bind you, and you strive for independence and self-discovery. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Discovery: The mysteries surrounding your lost land drive you to explore hidden truths and uncover what happened. (Neutral) |
| 5 | Tenacity: Having lost something precious, your tenacity drives you to persevere until your family's land is reclaimed. (Any) |
| 6 | Ambition: The loss of your land has fueled a burning ambition to amass wealth and power to rival that which was taken from you. (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Family Legacy: Your family's legacy is the driving force behind everything you do, and you are determined to honor it. |
| 2 | Seeking Answers: The quest for the truth behind the loss of your land is your ultimate priority. |
| 3 | Companionship: You value the companionship of others, as they provide solace in the face of your family's absence. |
| 4 | Reclamation: You are driven to reclaim what was lost and restore your family's land to its former glory. |
| 5 | Guardianship: You feel a responsibility to protect the memories and remnants of your family's land from being forgotten. |
| 6 | Alliance: You seek allies who can aid you in your quest to reclaim your lost land. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Obsessive: Your obsession with reclaiming your family's land sometimes blinds you to the needs and concerns of those around you. |
| 2 | Secretive: You find it challenging to trust others with the details of your family's history, even when it might be beneficial. |
| 3 | Vengeful: The anger and pain from losing your land drive a desire for vengeance against those responsible. |
| 4 | Fearful: The fear of losing more weighs heavily on your mind, making you hesitant to form deep connections with others. |
| 5 | Impatient: The urgency to reclaim your lost land makes you impatient, and you struggle with long-term planning. |
| 6 | Isolationist: The loss of your family's land has left you hesitant to form strong bonds. |
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