The Forgotten Realms god of the hunt is feral, wild, and vicious: Malar is the dark side of nature. The civilized people of Faerûn might pray to Malar out of fear or before hunting. But they also forbid worshiping him and loathe his followers, considering them savage murderers.
Assembled from the vast collection of knowledge contained within Candlekeep's Great Library—along with all-new information—Malar: The Beastlord Compendium details everything there is to know about Malar, his followers, their faith, and their practices, rites, and sacrifices.
Malar: The Beastlord Compendium is a resource for Dungeon Masters and players alike, featuring new character options to inspire and flavor your game.
45 pages of lore covering:
Introduction - Who is Malar? What are his goals?
Chapter 1: Followers of Malar - Who follows Malar and why?
Chapter 2: Cult of Malar - What are the doctrine and religious rites?
Chapter 3: Areas of Activity - Where have Malarites been seen? Where are they now?
Chapter 4: Friends and Foes - Who are the infamous leaders of the cults? Who opposes them?
Chapter 5: Events - What are their High Rites and annual celebrations?
Chapter 6: Roleplaying a Malarite - Suggestions for NPC and PC Malarites
Appendices include:
Appendix A: Character Options
Disciple of Malar and Lycan Hunter backgrounds
Bestial cleric domain and druid Circle of the Blood Moon
12 feats including Howl of the Blood Moon, Hunter of Malar, Lycan Scholar
15 spells including Beast Claw, Law of the Wild, Spectral Stag
4 supernatural gifts of 3 minor blessings, Unholy Water of Malar
3 blood sacrifices with mechanics on empowering ritual spells with a blood sacrifice
Appendix B: Equipment and Magic Items
7 pieces of equipment including Claws of Malar, Lycanthrope Gas Bombs
35 magic items including Book of Fangs and Talons, Claw of Malar, Sword of Cymrych Hugh
Appendix C: Creatures
3 Malar champions including 2 Huntmasters, Gnong the hill giant wereape
5 Malar clergy with ranks from Acolyte (CR2) to Archpriest (CR12)
6 new lycanthropes with player templates for wereape, werebadger, werefox, werelion, werepanther, werewolverine
1 werewolf-vampire hybrid
2 Avatars of Malar
Templates for an enhanced lycanthrope and Chosen of Malar
5 more monsters including Beast of Malar, Ityak-Ortheel, and Kazgaroth
Appendix D: Other Rules
3 diseases including Malar's Fury, Moon Frenzy
3 drugs/poisons including Blacktooth Fungus
Appendix E: Plot Hooks
A collection of ideas to integrate Malar into existing campaigns
Appendix F: Maps (PDF Only)
Four digital (tactical, battle) map images including Bloody Rock, Wyvernstones of Hullack (with and without grids)
Available now in hardcover and PDF
The Forgotten Realms god of the hunt is feral, wild, and vicious: Malar is the dark side of nature. The civilized people of Faerûn might pray to Malar out of fear or before hunting. But they also forbid worshiping him and loathe his followers, considering them savage murderers.
Assembled from the vast collection of knowledge contained within Candlekeep's Great Library—along with all-new information—Malar: The Beastlord Compendium details everything there is to know about Malar, his followers, their faith, and their practices, rites, and sacrifices.
Malar: The Beastlord Compendium is a resource for Dungeon Masters and players alike, featuring new character options to inspire and flavor your game.
45 pages of lore covering:
Appendices include:
Available now in hardcover and PDF
30 page preview and screenshots available at
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/285018/Malar-The-Beastlord-Compendium