You hail from Lorwyn, a land of eternal sunshine, or you have studied the place with great intensity. You consider the majestic creature Eirdu the living embodiment of the sun, and you love embarking on whimsical adventures. You hold your loved ones close, even if only emotionally, for youโve seen some venture into Shadowmoor or beyond and become faded versions of themselves. Youโre neverthelessโฆ
Manyhorn Guild Brokers are the senior officials who draft, organise, and oversee trade negotiations between their guild and other parties. These include negotiations between other Manyhorn guilds, as well as other cities, kingdoms, or political groups. Manyhorn Guild Brokers are generally exceptionally cool-headed, especially in a crisis. They pride themselves on their ability to use logicalโฆ
To forestall the inevitable, some storm giants approaching the end of their natural life spans seek an escape from death. They plumb the depths of their powerful connection to the elements and disperse themselves into nature, transforming into semiconscious storms. The blizzard that rages unendingly around a mountain peak, the vortex that swirls around a remote island, or the thunderstorm thatโฆ
Wondrous Item, uncommon (requires attunement) This warm canvas robe is lined with roc down. While wearing it, you can tolerate temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or lower without any additional protection. In addition, the robe has 5 charges and regains 1d4 + 1 expended charges daily at dawn. While wearing the robe, you can take a Magic action to expend 1 charge and unfurl it. The robe opensโฆ
The Syndicate's most skilled assassins concoct specialized compounds for each mission. They can make their target spasm in pain, suffocate in silence, or simply fall unconscious, allowing the agent to wisk them away or stage the murder as desired. Their smoke bombs help them escape or turn an unexpected fight in their favour.
Grinfield is Fallowheartโs central and largest borough. Its pointed architecture, with steep tiled roofs and gothic archways, is typical of an Ostoyan city. Not a single stone of masonry is without some embellishment: every surface is an opportunity to engrave a tangle of thorny roses, a skeletal bas relief, or the glaring countenance of an owl. This grim ornamentation typifies how theโฆ
Boggarts in Lorwyn are born into communal warrens where laws and hierarchies are considered suggestions. The oldest and most powerful boggarts, known as โaunties,โ serve as respected leaders who keep the peace. Lorwyn boggarts value sharing knowledge and past experiences with their communities. Many are willing to brave great dangers in pursuit of new experiences, and adventurers are common.โฆ
Lorwyn kithkin live in pastoral villages called clachans and welcome outsiders into their communities. These kithkin collect their cultural heritage in a tome called the Book of Kith and Kin. They also often entertain many superstitions, particularly related to Lorwynโs incarnations of nature.
Graveborn are a ghoul-like species native to Syndramas, typically rising from one of the countless graves that mark the frozen battlefields of the province. They were first created in a kingdom-wide ritual that twisted countless humans into new Undead creatures that barely resembled who they once were. Graveborn now wage war endlessly and perpetuate a culture of martial prowess, relentlessness,โฆ
The dwarf, Kreffik (Medium Cannith Artificer), and the two remaining members of the crew are thankful that the characters deterred the pirates, but also because they discerned how to resume control of the Recluse. Kreffik is clever and understands that ethics and principles serve only as obstacles to academic pursuits. He has few reservations about lying when it comes to protecting hisโฆ
The Augustine Trading Company tailor their business plan to make them indispensable, no matter the local laws or customs. If a trade is looked down upon, such as arcane items in Castinella, they emphasize other goods, or bribe local governments to allow their trade to go unimpeded. If one Valikan Clan raids them, they bring vital resources and wonders from the south to another, emphasizing thatโฆ
You alter the appearance of a set of nonmagical clothing that isnโt being worn by someone else. You determine the color, styling, decoration, and form the clothing takes, though you canโt generate clothes worth more than 15 GP. For example, you could transform a tattered Robe into Fine Clothes, or vice versa. At the end of the spellโs duration, the altered clothing returns to its original form.โฆ
Origin Feat (Prerequisite: Elf) Growing up in Aerenal, you spent decades developing your talent with one particular skill. You gain the following benefits. Skill Proficiency. You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice. Expertise. You gain Expertise with the skill you selected for this feat. Notes: Skill Proficiency, Expertise
Ankylier Forgemasters are among the highest-ranking members of Ankylier society. Through years of hard work, they have built the reputation and strength required to run multiple forges with minimal help. This makes them fearsomely strong and remarkably influential. They are seen as both economic and social leaders, with great spheres of political influence, and it is not unheard-of forโฆ
Chapter 4 Aurora's Whole Realms Catalog Welcome to Auroraโs Whole Realms Catalog! My great-grandmother founded this business over a century ago, providing adventuring gear and tools of the trade to discerning clients across Faerรปn. It is my privilege to carry on in her famous footsteps. What you see here is just a sample of the hundreds of items on sale at any of our emporium shops, located inโฆ
Weapon (glaive, greatsword, longsword, rapier, scimitar, or shortsword), very rare (requires attunement) When you hit with an attack roll using this magic weapon, the target takes an extra 1d6 Cold damage. In addition, while you hold the weapon, you have Resistance to Fire damage. In freezing temperatures, the weapon sheds Bright Light in a 10-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 10 feet.โฆ
Graveknights are undead warriors granted unlife by a cursed suit of armor. Even the lowliest of graveknights are deadly foesโgraveknights are almost never encountered in less-powerful incarnations than those presented below.
You are from Shadowmoor or have studied it for years. Itโs a gloomy, chaotic place perpetually lit by pale moonlight. You might survive Shadowmoorโs merciless conditions thanks to your wit and cunning, or you might keep threats at bay with your brawn and bravery. Regardless of where you tread, you keenly understand that friendship is a rare commodity. You believe that knowing who to trust and whoโฆ
Once the characters resume their journey, they find a beaded, oil-cloth satchel on the Recluseโs deck, which was seemingly dropped by a pirate that boarded the airship. The satchel contains 25 GP and a Potion of Healing (greater). If Kreffik is fought and defeated, they find that he wears a suit of +1 Scale Mail and a backpack containing 250 GP in Soldorak trade bars (for use in bribingโฆ
The charactersโ interactions with the Free Swords can range from uncomfortable interactions while on competing missions to full membership. Unaffiliated characters can find themselves hired by the company to fix urgent issues or to assist in times when extra hands are needed. Those in service to political powers or small settlements may find that the Free Company has been hired as an opposingโฆ
General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+) Your skill with magical Orbs helps you evade enemies while overcoming their defenses. You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum 20. Fortune Teller. When you finish a Short or Long Rest, roll 1d6 and record the result. When you cast a spell using an Orb as a Spellcastingโฆ
Ability Scores: Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma Feat: Insightful Collector Skill Proficiencies: History and Persuasion Tool Proficiency: Forgery Kit Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Forgery Kit, Book (history), Magnifying Glass, Parchment (10 sheets), Robe, 8 GP; or (B) 50 GP Youโve used your education and knowledge from working on behalf of the Augustine Trading Company. Youโve been generally heldโฆ
Wondrous Item, uncommon (requires attunement) This ancient, heavy marble torc is strangely warm to the touch. Though it resembles stone jewelry, the torc is in fact a simple symbiont which grants a limited form of control over earth and the ability to manipulate quickstone without the usual rituals. To attune to it, you must wear it around your neck for the full Attunement period, during whichโฆ
Ankylier Enchanters utilise their magical skills to add further value to the merchandise that the Ankylier forges produce. By commercialising their knowledge, they are able to imbue mystical energies into a piece of armour or weapon, granting it magical properties. Despite their magical abilities, Ankylier Enchanters are not generally turned to for guidance or wisdom. Instead, they are seen asโฆ
Ability Scores: Dexterity, Intelligence, Charisma Feat: Shadowmoor Hexer Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics and Deception Tool Proficiency: Glassblowerโs Tools Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Dagger, Glassblowerโs Tools, Backpack, Hunting Trap, Lamp, Oil (3 flasks), Travelerโs Clothes, Waterskin, 8 GP; or (B) 50 GP You are from Shadowmoor or have studied it for years. Itโs a gloomy, chaoticโฆ
Medium or Small Humanoid, Lawful Evil AC 15 Initiative +3 (13) HP 104 (16d8 + 32) Speed 30 ft.
Stoneborn are a gargoyle-like species native to Pholsense, usually meticulously carved by the lord of the province, Archbishop Danton Alexandre Renault. Blessed by the divine power known as the Silver Path, these people can call upon the godliness that suffuses their construction. In a domain of darkness, they have looked to the light of their god to build a civilization that attempts to upholdโฆ
Kolyhs Papinian Manoch Augustus began life as a priest. While in the priesthood, he came to work in the Secretariat of Coin, managing the churchโs funds. There he discovered his talent for growing funds through unscrupulous means. When his peers did not applaud his financial acumen, he left the church amid scandal. With few options left, he turned his talents to commerce. He tried to learn theโฆ
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