Magic Items for Starting Characters If you’re starting a campaign for characters above level 1, the Player’s Handbook offers suggestions for how many magic items such characters should start with and the rarity of those items. Consider these approaches to determining the items each character receives: DM Choice: Choose items for each character using your own judgment. Player Choice: Let the…
The horns of Lorwyn elves are stubby like a goat’s or curved like a ram’s, but always ridged. Their pointed ears are long and slender. In Lorwyn, elves value beauty above all, though what any given elf deems beautiful can seem arbitrary. Some Lorwyn elves assume authority over the land’s other peoples, using their fallen empire to support their claims. These elves blame the fall of their empire…
Spells Prepared. You determine what spells you can prepare for each class individually, as if you were a single-classed member of that class. If you are a level 4 Ranger / level 3 Sorcerer, for example, you can prepare five level 1 Ranger spells, and you can prepare six Sorcerer spells of level 1 or 2 (as well as four Sorcerer cantrips). Each spell you prepare is associated with one of your…
Origin Feat You gain proficiency in any combination of three skills or tools of your choice. Repeatable. You can take this feat more than once. Notes: Proficiency in three skills or tools
Content Warning Gothic horror, magical corruption, imprisonment, manipulative villains, substance use.
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 you’ve seen some venture into Shadowmoor or beyond and become faded versions of themselves. You’re nevertheless…
Lolth’s worship is matriarchal, and only female drow can rise to become priestesses of the Spider Queen or rule a noble house.
Origin Feat You gain the following benefits. Cantrip. You learn the Friends cantrip. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell (choose when you select this feat). Cunning Diversion. You can take the Dodge action as a Bonus Action. You can use this benefit a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long…
Some drow pursue arcane study, summoning Fiends from the Abyss in Lolth’s name.
Rogues rely on cunning, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack for finding the solution to just about any problem. A few even learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. Many Rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming…
| Level | Proficiency Bonus | Class Features | Sneak Attack |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2 | Expertise, Sneak Attack, Thieves’ Cant, Weapon Mastery | 1d6 |
| 2 | +2 | Cunning Action | 1d6 … |
Armor (ring mail), rare You have a +1 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.
Epic Boon Feat (Prerequisite: Level 19+, Eberron Campaign) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase one ability score of your choice by 1, to a maximum of 30. Aberrant Magic. Choose a spell from the Siberys Dragonmark Spells table (the table includes dragonmark suggestions if you’d like to associate a spell with one of the marks). You always have that spell prepared. You…
Jeholrak Infiltrators are specialist members of Jeholrak society, hired by Jeholrak Politicians to eliminate other politicians. They are, in essence, master assassins whose primary purpose is to act as a wedge in the complex interplay of Jeholrak politics. The assassination of a particular politician is usually requested by another who has less influence, intending to clear space for their…
Origin Feat You gain proficiency in any combination of three skills or tools of your choice. Repeatable. You can take this feat more than once. Notes: Proficiency in three skills or tools
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 as…
Those who have encountered calignis quickly learn that their method of death involves burning out instead of bleeding out. At times, this dramatic immolation is denied to a caligni and they arise as an undead bright walker. This moniker is a bit of a misnomer, because these undead don’t walk; they instead float a few inches above the ground. Though tied to caligni society, bright walkers don’t…
Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where the influence of these beings can be felt. In no time, each Warlock is drawn into a binding pact with a powerful patron.…
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Adlin Humbington | A bookish Ghost who haunts his surgical theater, Adlin is so tied to his experiments that he’s unaware he’s dead. |
| Kadra Faldrig | The Lawful Neutral Lich Kadra hides that she’s undead so her highly regarded insights into lichdom seem inspired by intellect rather than a study of her own nature. … |
| Level | Proficiency Bonus | Class Features | Eldritch Invocations | Cantrips | Prepared Spells | Spell Slots | Slot Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2 | Eldritch Invocations, Pact Magic | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | +2 | Magical Cunning | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 … |
Drow of Lolth defend cities in the Underdark and raid the surface in the name of the Spider Queen. Drow of Lolth Throughout the vast Underdark, in cities such as Menzoberranzan, many drow worship Lolth, the Spider Queen. Exiled from the surface world millennia ago, these drow now consider the Underdark to be their true home. Their insidious schemes include raiding the surface, plotting against…
Throughout the vast Underdark, in cities such as Menzoberranzan, many drow worship Lolth, the Spider Queen. Exiled from the surface world millennia ago, these drow now consider the Underdark to be their true home. Their insidious schemes include raiding the surface, plotting against each other, and preparing for ultimate war.
One of the best ways to learn how to run a D&D; game is to observe other DMs in action. Another DM can give you a solid foundation for understanding the role—as well as inspire you with cool things you can do in your games. You can use these questions to help you reflect on a game you observe: Beginning the Session. How did the DM start the session? Was there a recap? Body Language. What gestures…
You twist your fingers and fate seems to follow suit. Until the end of your next turn, you can reroll any ability check you make to play nonmagical games of skill and must use the new roll. Therefore, this spell could influence a game of poker, but not the result of a Deck of Many Things. Available For: Bard (Legacy), Sorcerer (Legacy), Warlock (Legacy), Wizard (Legacy), Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock,…
| Skill | Ability | Example Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Acrobatics | Dexterity | Stay on your feet in a tricky situation, or perform an acrobatic stunt. |
| Animal Handling | Wisdom | Calm or train an animal, or get an animal to behave in a certain way. … |
Character class provides a character’s most exciting capabilities. This chapter offers twelve classes—all summarized below. Barbarian. Storm with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat. Then follow the Path of the Berserker to unleash raw violence. Bard. Perform spells that inspire and heal allies or beguile foes. Then join the College of Lore to collect knowledge and magical secrets. Cleric.…
After dealing with the consequences of failed checks, move to the next challenge.
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