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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
and ruin. But for the last few generations, some bands among the tribes were tempted to settle, make peace, trade, and even to build towns. Perhaps this is why Uthgar chose to raise up the totems
among the people as living embodiments of his power. Perhaps they needed a reminder of who they were and from whence they came. The Chosen of Uthgar led bands back to the old ways, and most of your people
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nomadic bands that travel constantly, lured by the open road and the wide horizon to discover the wonders of new lands and peoples. But even these wanderers love peace, food, hearth, and home, though home
despite the rise and fall of empires.
Many halflings live among other races, where the halflings’ hard work and loyal outlook offer them abundant rewards and creature comforts. Some halfling
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pages were tales of bold heroes, strange and fierce animals, mighty primitive gods, and a magic that was part and fabric of that distant land.
— Elaine Cunningham, Daughter of the Drow
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reckonings of most worlds, humans are the youngest of the common races, late to arrive on the world scene and short-lived in comparison to dwarves, elves, and dragons. Perhaps it is because of their
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen
master of these skills? Do you have ancestors in the Undying Court, and if so, what’s your relationship with them? Do you find dealing with the short-lived races to be a challenge, or are you patient with them?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Races A diverse assortment of peoples dwell among the lands of Theros. Aside from humans, the races in the Player’s Handbook are unknown on Theros, unless they’re visiting from other worlds. This
chapter provides information about the following common playable races of Theros, as well as racial traits for all of them except humans: Humans on Theros are similar to those found on other D&D worlds
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over time. Gnome names are typically variants on the names of ancestors or distant relatives, though some are purely new inventions. When dealing with humans and others who are “stuffy” about
know that most races don’t share their sense of humor, but they enjoy anyone’s company just as they enjoy everything else they set out to do.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Races Humanoids of all kinds have made their mark on the continent of Khorvaire. Presented in alphabetical order, the playable races in this section have especially shaped the land’s recent history
. Each of the races described in the Player’s Handbook has a place in Eberron. As you make a character from one of these races, this section can help you understand your character’s place in the world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
A Brief History The known history of the Sword Coast region spans thousands of years, extending back into the misty epochs of the creator races and the ages of the first nations of the elves and
dwarves. Comparatively recent history is the story of the rise and deeds of humans and other younger races. Much of what follows in this section is known mainly by sages, some of whom have been alive for
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Distant cousins of giants, the first firbolgs wandered the primeval forests of the multiverse, and the magic of those forests entwined itself with the firbolgs’ souls. Centuries later, that
;t meet a violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuries. If typical members of a race can live longer than a century, that fact is mentioned in
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The saurian lizardfolk are thought by some sages to be distant cousins of dragonborn and kobolds. Despite their resemblance to those other scaled folk, however, lizardfolk are their own people and
on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuries. If typical members of a race can live longer than a century, that fact is mentioned in the race’s
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen
master of these skills? Do you have ancestors in the Undying Court, and if so, what’s your relationship with them? Do you find dealing with the short-lived races to be a challenge, or are you patient with them?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Chapter 2: Character Races Heroes come in many shapes and sizes. This chapter presents character races that are some of the more distinctive race options in the D&D multiverse. They supplement the
options in the Player’s Handbook and are more rare in the worlds of D&D than the races in that book are. If you’re a player, consult with your DM before using any of the races here. Many DMs like to
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
pages were tales of bold heroes, strange and fierce animals, mighty primitive gods, and a magic that was part and fabric of that distant land.
— Elaine Cunningham, Daughter of the Drow
In the
reckonings of most worlds, humans are the youngest of the common races, late to arrive on the world scene and short-lived in comparison to dwarves, elves, and dragons. Perhaps it is because of their shorter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
pages were tales of bold heroes, strange and fierce animals, mighty primitive gods, and a magic that was part and fabric of that distant land.
— Elaine Cunningham, Daughter of the Drow
In the
reckonings of most worlds, humans are the youngest of the common races, late to arrive on the world scene and short-lived in comparison to dwarves, elves, and dragons. Perhaps it is because of their shorter
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smooth-skins is far greater.
Despite their alien outlook, some lizardfolk make an effort to understand and, in their own manner, befriend people of other races. Such lizardfolk make faithful and
emotion and empathy. The same label serves as an apt depiction of lizardfolk.
Lacking any internal emotional reactions, lizardfolk behave in a distant manner. They don’t mourn fallen comrades or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Chapter 3: Races of Eberron The Bazaar in Sharn is flooded with merchants and customers. An Aereni elf scowls behind a golden deathmask as she argues with a dwarf merchant. As a Talenta halfling
mounts. This chapter provides an overview of the common races and their role in the world. It also presents four new races that were originally developed for the Eberron campaign setting. Changelings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
, only one has an actual door. This entry’s door is made of sturdy oak with iron bands, and it swings open easily to reveal a spacious library. Bookshelves line every wall, with three free-standing
sea air. Heavy pillars mark the three open sides, supporting the wooden roof. In the center of the temple stands a stone statue of a kind-looking old man with canaries perched on his hands, shoulders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Island Kingdoms Off the western coast of Faerûn are a number of island realms of varying size. The most distant, and yet perhaps the most symbolically important to the mainland, is Evermeet, the
influential nation unto itself. In the seas to the south, pirates of many races and predilections sail from the Nelanther Isles, preying on trade running north and south along the coasts. Since the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Conflict without End Few others aside from the dwarves and the duergar understand or appreciate the true scope and intensity of the battles between these two races. Viewed on a grand scale, the
-scale assault against the duergar. They actively protect their strongholds, keeping careful watch for signs of tunneling, and — dwarven pride being what it is — send bands of warriors out from time to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
two races whose enmity endures to this day. What these tall, gaunt creatures were like before the mind flayers enslaved and changed them, none can say. Not even the original name of their race
remains from that distant time. “The githyanki and the githzerai were so profoundly scarred by their enslavement to the mind flayers that they forgot they were one race, united. Having won their freedom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Young Race, Old Roots In the distant past, half-elves were scarce because humans and elves came into contact only infrequently. The ancient elven kingdoms of Cormanthyr and Myth Drannor had
significant populations of half-elves. It is only in the past thousand years or so, as the races have intermingled more and more, that the number of half-elves has increased so that they are now found
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
elemental cults has been taken as a sign from Gruumsh that blood and gold must flow from the lands of lesser races. The orcs seek supply sources in the valley. Scouts found that the farmers and ranchers
in the area are prime options. Now, roving war bands attack the frontier families directly, raiding the homesteads with impunity. In addition to stealing livestock, the Iceshields take any carts and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
cunning drow in the depths of a primordial jungle. In the distant past, Xen’drik was home to the civilizations of the giants. Now it is a place of mysteries and ruins. The giants were destroyed by the
rare Siberys dragonshards. In addition to savage giants, Xen’drik is home to the enigmatic drow and many other races and creatures never seen in Khorvaire. The port city of Stormreach serves as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Welcome to Eberron In an ancient ruin beneath the Demon Wastes, a band of heroes races to claim the Reaper’s Heart. If the agents of the Emerald Claw reach it first, they’ll reignite the Last War and
will destroy the airship and everyone on it. But if she wins the debate, the dragon will take them to distant Argonnessen, and no human has ever seen the land of dragons and returned! The world of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the land in a terrible cataclysm at the same time that it caused the distant isle of Evermeet to rise from beneath the sea. Then came the Crown Wars, a series of conflicts between the great elven
long, slow decline, and many of their kind took part in the great Retreat to their refuge on Evermeet. As the elves increasingly withdrew from the world, other races and civilizations rose to prominence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
here, as you spy drow, svirfneblin, derro, orcs, and other races in the crowds. The shouting of people blends with the sound of distant hammering to create a constant, distracting din.
Behind the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
them a distant and distorted connection to Annam. Oni are often said to be distantly related to ogres, but at this point they are more fiendish than Giant. Cyclopes. Contradictory legends explain the
, ettins would have no connection to Annam and couldn’t be considered kin of the giants. Most giants acknowledge ettins as distant relatives and consider them descendants of Grolantor (and thus distant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
first stop when exploring the distant land of Xen’drik. This book describes the shadowy ruins, sinister organizations, and treasure-laden dungeons of Stormreach. In addition to providing Dungeon
important locations, events, organizations, races, and features of the Eberron campaign setting, this gives a sense of what a player character might know about the world, while providing additional character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
ago that are distant or even ancient history to humans might have been experienced firsthand by many elves who are still alive. And an elf’s memory of such events is likely more accurate than a well
lives. It’s a rare elf who forms strong relationships with people of other races, particularly those whose life spans are much shorter. Humans like to believe that elves don’t form close bonds with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the influence of Lolth. Meanwhile, the elves revere their ancestors—many of whom still linger and guide them—as opposed to distant gods.
This is an opportunity to explore these traditional races in
a new light. However, if you want to incorporate Corellon and Lolth, there’s a few ways to do it. One possibility is that Eberron was created as a copy of the distant realms of the multiverse, hidden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Waterdeep, in particular, is a melting pot of races from all over Faerûn. Outside these communities, however, people have much less tolerance for strangers, as folk tend to feel safer among their own
. In generations past, most human settlers of the North were light-haired and light-skinned. Since then, the riches and promise of the Savage Frontier have attracted distant foreigners, and several
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
live on the move in traveling bands, and their members are most likely to take to a life of adventuring. Stronghearts are homebodies by nature, most of them likely to spend their lives tucked away in
their secluded villages, and are also quite happy living in the communities of other races, working as farmers, innkeepers, cobblers and bakers.
In the Dragonlance setting, kender are the
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hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to
warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Hobgoblin Military Legions. Hobgoblins organize themselves into tribal bands known as legions. In their martial society, every hobgoblin has a rank, from the powerful leaders and champions, to the
expendable troops, including goblins, bugbears, orcs, evil humans, ogres, and giants.
Beast Trainers. Hobgoblins have a long history of training animals to service. Like the more civilized races, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
and outlook of these people are now shared by members of many races. In particular, lightfoot halflings frequently hear the call of the wild and become rangers, often acting as guides and protectors of
roving halfling bands, and shield dwarves forced to wander far from old clanholds sometimes follow the ranger’s path. Not every prospector wandering far hills or trapper hunting through uninhabited