Weapon (morningstar), uncommon You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Proficiency with a Morningstar allows you to add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll for any attack you make with it. This weapon has the following mastery property. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it. Sap. If you hit a creature with this weapon, that…

Weapon (morningstar), very rare You have a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Proficiency with a Morningstar allows you to add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll for any attack you make with it. This weapon has the following mastery property. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it. Sap. If you hit a creature with this weapon, that…

Ketgrinn are catlike Fey spirits who delight in puzzles, riddles, and bargains. They have large, bright eyes and too-wide grins that gleam starkly even in shadows. Ketgrinn are tricksters and spies, often sent by those they serve to steal the voices of a rival’s minions to sow chaos and confusion. Secret. Ketgrinn can’t resist a puzzle or riddle, and a difficult one can send a ketgrinn’s mind…

Chiappe, L. M. 2009. Downsized Dinosaurs: The Evolutionary Transition to Modern Birds. Evolution: Education and Outreach, 2(2), 248-256. O’Connor, J.K., and Chiappe, L.M. 2011. A revision of enantiornithine (Aves: Ornithothoraces) skull morphology. Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, 9(1), 135-157. O’Connor, P.M., Turner, A.H., Groenke, J.R., Felice, R.N., Rogers, R.R., Krause, D.W., and…

Domain of Betrayal and Revenge Darklord: Ramya Vasavadan Adventure Genres: Gothic horror and dark fantasy Hallmarks: Monstrous leaders, family intrigue, war-torn nation Mist Talismans: Rusted tulwar, shield with a wyvern-and-lotus emblem, a polished skull Aligned Tarokka Card: Avenger Opposed Tarokka Card: Artifact Deceptively beautiful, Kalakeri is a land of verdant rainforests and a web of…

Weapon (morningstar), rare You have a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Proficiency with a Morningstar allows you to add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll for any attack you make with it. This weapon has the following mastery property. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it. Sap. If you hit a creature with this weapon, that…

Enantiornitheans have a complicated phylogeny and there is still debate over whether they are true birds. This is a common problem in the wider Avialae, the theropod group leading to birds, as much of them share the presence of complex feathers, wings, and beaks. Currently, there isn’t a consensus on which features can be considered truly “bird”-like, and so Falcatakely ’s position in the tree of…

Ankylier Karls are the lowest members of Ankylier society, fulfilling menial tasks and hard labour. Karls are not generally treated with much respect, but are paid appropriately for their efforts by their Ankylier bosses. This allows for wealth to not necessarily be a reflection of social status within Ankylier society. Through an exceptional work ethic or extensive experience, Karls will be…

You touch a corpse and leave a magical mark. You can choose to make it a visible mark that appears as a rune or word written on the flesh, or you can choose to make the mark Invisible. A creature that takes the Study action to specifically examine a corpse automatically detects it, whether visible or Invisible. Available For: Bard (Legacy), Sorcerer (Legacy), Warlock (Legacy), Wizard (Legacy),…

While Ramya is in control of the Sapphire Throne, Kalakeri is altered by Ramya’s presence, creating the following effects: Closing the Borders. While in her domain, Ramya can close or open the borders to Kalakeri at will. While the borders are closed, the Mists surrounding Kalakeri sap the life of those within them. A creature that enters the Mists for the first time on a turn or starts its turn…

Multiattack. Keldar makes two attacks using Longsword or Handaxe in any combination. She can replace one of her attacks with a use of Spellcasting. Longsword. Melee Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Thunder damage. Handaxe. Melee or Ranged Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) Slashing damage plus 5 (2d4) Thunder…

Falcatakely was a bird-like theropod from the Cretaceous (65-70 million years ago) of Madagascar. It was a relative of Cratoavis (see The Crato Formation) and was about the size of a raven. It possessed an unusual beak and appears to be another example of a specialised animal evolving on an isolated island. Design Philosophy Life is diverse. We find that the current 5.5e system of normal,…

“Fal-kah-take-lee” (Small scythe) The mornin’ chorus in this region was much more vibrant than most areas. It didn’t take long for us to find out why, since the culprit was such a beautiful beastie. A stunnin’, vividly-patterned bird with a long curved beak. Friendly thin’ – seemed to have a fondness of fruits if I recall. Falcatakely was a bird-like theropod from the Cretaceous (65-70 million…

Kalashtar (pronounced kal-ASH-tar) are created from the union of humanity and renegade spirits called quori from the plane of dreams. Kalashtar appear human, but their spiritual connection affects them in a variety of ways. They have symmetrical, slightly angular features, and their eyes often glow when they are concentrating or expressing strong emotions. Kalashtar can’t communicate directly…

Weapon (dart), very rare You have a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Proficiency with a Dart allows you to add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll for any attack you make with it. This weapon has the following mastery property. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it. Vex. If you hit a creature with this weapon and deal damage to…

Armor (ring mail), legendary You have a +3 bonus to AC while wearing this armor. This armor is leather armor with heavy rings sewn into it. The rings help reinforce the armor against blows from swords and axes. Ring mail is inferior to chain mail, and it's usually worn only by those who can't afford better armor.

Armor (ring mail), very rare You have a +2 bonus to AC while wearing this armor. This armor is leather armor with heavy rings sewn into it. The rings help reinforce the armor against blows from swords and axes. Ring mail is inferior to chain mail, and it's usually worn only by those who can't afford better armor.

Darklord Perpetually Denied Control “Are you loyal to your maharani? Or are you yet more rebel skulls to add to the Tower of Traitors?” —Ramya Vasavadan Ramya Vasavadan desperately fights to claim and hold power over Kalakeri in a brutal cycle of victory and loss with her equally uncompromising siblings. Unlike most Darklords, Ramya struggles to control her domain, leading her to seek allies in…

Assassin Heir to a Sinister Legacy After the death of patriarch Fzoul Chembryl, House Chembryl and its descendants were scattered across Faerûn. Some members have dutifully continued the family’s dedication to Bane, while others have sought to free themselves from that god’s malignant shadow. However, none have embraced the Chembryls’ tyrannical legacy more than Karas Chembryl, a ruthless…

Assassin Heir to a Sinister Legacy After the death of patriarch Fzoul Chembryl, House Chembryl and its descendants were scattered across Faerûn. Some members have dutifully continued the family’s dedication to Bane, while others have sought to free themselves from that god’s malignant shadow. However, none have embraced the Chembryls’ tyrannical legacy more than Karas Chembryl, a ruthless…

Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement) This cube is about an inch across. Each face has a distinct marking on it. You can press one of those faces, expend the number of charges required for it, and thereby cast the spell associated with it (save DC 17), as shown in the Cube of Force Faces table. The cube starts with 10 charges, and it regains 1d6 expended charges daily at dawn. Cube of Force…

Nearly every major power of Faerûn has its own currency minted within its borders that represent both its influence and material wealth. Most coins of pure composition and standard weight are accepted across the continent, though not every city-state or nation bothers to mint every sort of coin. The standard used to set the weight and value of coins is Waukeen’s Golden Coin, a relic that lies on…