Contract Loopholes
Unfortunately, finding these dandyish devils’ contractual loopholes is not nearly as much fun as I had hoped. —ASTARION ON HARVESTER DEVILS
Unfortunately, finding these dandyish devils’ contractual loopholes is not nearly as much fun as I had hoped. —ASTARION ON HARVESTER DEVILS
Domain of the Ancient Dead Darklord: Ankhtepot Genre: Dark fantasy Hallmarks: Ancient tombs, desert perils, lost gods, mummies Mist Talismans: Canopic jar, lapis lazuli scarab, scroll of hieroglyphics Aligned Tarokka Card: Monk Opposed Tarokka Card: Raven Untold generations of tombs and monuments choke on the obsidian sands of the desert domain of Har’Akir. Here, past splendors lie forgotten, and…
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 logical…
Type: Vehicle (Water) Cost: -- Weight: -- The smallest of the flat-keel longships, the karvi can traverse shallow waters to transport goods, fish, and even raiders. While a karvi can be used in battle, it is often used as a general-purpose river and coastal ship. Its size and shallow keel make it less ocean-worthy than other longboats. While a knarr is used for transporting livestock, it is…
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.
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…
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…
Type: Poison Cost: 1,000 GP Weight: -- Injury Poison A creature subjected to Ulcrun must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 21 (6d6) Poison damage and gain 1 Exhaustion level.
Your strikes have become even deadlier. The extra damage of your Close Quarters increases to 6d6. In addition, if you deal damage to a creature with Close Quarters, the target has Disadvantage on all attack rolls until the end of your next turn.
You have delved into the forces that animate all life—even those that counterfeit life, such as Constructs and Undead. Many of these studies concentrate on the nature of blood and its power to sustain life and transmit vital essence, binding the soul to the flesh. You might have apprenticed under a sly-hearted mentor or a secret cabal focused on understanding or even manipulating life and death.…
Other urdefhans scorn the death scouts’ stealthy methods, but none can argue with their results. Urdefhans Translucent-skinned scourges of the Darklands, urdefhans are born with certainty that they are the true foot soldiers of the world’s end. Their enclaves are terrifying abattoirs filled with gruesome trophies, training grounds, and blood sports.
Of course I’m furious! Even when they didn’t just dance away from our blows, we could barely scratch them. Three nimblewrights were too much for my squad to handle. A thousand will put every soldier in this land out of work. —Mafat A’Haddin, soldier
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.
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…
You take control of the weather within 5 miles of you for the duration. You must be outdoors to cast this spell, and it ends early if you go indoors. When you cast the spell, you change the current weather conditions, which are determined by the DM. You can change precipitation, temperature, and wind. It takes 1d4 × 10 minutes for the new conditions to take effect. Once they do so, you can change…
General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Strength or Dexterity by 1, to a maximum of 20. Puncture. Once per turn, when you hit a creature with an attack that deals Piercing damage, you can reroll one of the attack’s damage dice, and you must use the new roll. Enhanced Critical. When you score a Critical Hit that deals Piercing…
Piercers resemble stalactites, but each has a toothy maw and a single eye. They hang from cavern ceilings along routes frequented by denizens of the Underdark. Piercers might lurk for months at a time, waiting for any creature of their approximate size to pass underneath. When potential meals move below, piercers release their grip and plummet, intent on impaling prey in a single strike. If…
Dark Bargains weave Druskenvald’s essence into the characters who dare to strike them. These ancient agreements bind the land, its magical energies, its creatures.. and you. The effects bring boon and bane alike. It may be best for some sinister characters to offer their bargains plainly, letting the lurking curses reveal themselves only when the time is right. Beware your entry into these…
Harvestborn are a scarecrow-like species native to Enoch, most often crafted with great care by Methuselah, the lord of the province. Infused with the vital, green magic that surges through the immensely fertile land, they have a strong connection to the cycle of both the harvest and life, death, and rebirth. They feed much of Druskenvald with the crops they grow in a relatively peaceful society…
Bandit deceivers use magic to disguise their activities or create flashy distractions. Bandits Bandits use the threat of violence to take what they want. Such criminals include gang members, desperadoes, and lawless mercenaries. Yet not all bandits are motivated by greed. Some are driven to lives of crime by unjust laws, desperation, or the threats of merciless leaders. Roll on or choose a result…
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…
(ANKYLOSAURUS MAGNIVENTRIS) Physical Description The Ankylier are a species of heavily armoured, herbivorous humanoids. They have a large and broad appearance, with thick, bony osteoderms covering their back, flanks, limbs, and head which are, in turn, covered in tough scutes. They are so heavily armoured that even their eyelids are reinforced. Their skin is thick, scaly, and gives them a…
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