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Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
espouse the idea of being “the bridge between,” believing they are called to facilitate communication and cooperation between members of diff erent cultures or species. Khoravar who follow this
philosophy often become bards, diplomats, mediators, or translators. Others, fascinated by their distant connection to the Fey, seek to build bridges between the Material Plane and the Feywild of
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Psi-Charged Scimitar", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.Centuries ago, an abandoned duergar mining outpost called Zorzula’s Rest was
, but the goblins remained, sequestered from the rest of the world until recently when the mind flayer fanatics called on them. Some of these goblins’ descendants possess psionic powers, as
Species
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
The Simic Combine uses magic to fuse different life forms together. In recent years, the Simic Combine has extended this research to humanoid subjects, magically transferring the traits of various
called Simic hybrids, though they sometimes refer to themselves as guardians.
Extensive Adaptation
A hybrid’s biological enhancements can change its appearance drastically, though most hybrids
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and juggling, and mock
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and juggling, and mock
Dragonborn
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Basic Rules (2014)
to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position.
A continual drive for
DRACONIANS
In the Dragonlance setting, the followers of the evil goddess Takhisis learned a vile ritual that let them corrupt the eggs of metallic dragons, producing evil dragonborn called draconians
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
embodiment of one of the five virtues the knights of the realm hold as standards of excellence.
The recent invasion of nightmarish creatures called Phyrexians devastated the courts, with much of the
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Lantomir was an apprentice of Zelenn the White, one of five archmages who oversee the Arcane Brotherhood. Nass and Zelenn’s relationship started off well, but in recent years it has become
and headed toward the Sea of Moving Ice, hoping to find a tome called The Codicil of White, a book of magic and lore composed by servants of Auril the Frostmaiden. The Arcane Brotherhood believes that
Elf
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. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at what they have
time after the hundredth birthday, and before this period they are called by child names.
On declaring adulthood, an elf selects an adult name, although those who knew him or her as a youngster
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and
: In recent years, the Zhentarim have become more visible in the world at large, as the group works to improve its reputation among the common people. The faction draws employees and associates
Cleric
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her holy symbol as light pours from it to drive back the zombies crowding in on her companions.
Clerics are intermediaries between the mortal world and the distant planes of the gods. As varied as the
their combat training to let them wade into melee with the power of the gods on their side.
Divine Agents
Not every acolyte or officiant at a temple or shrine is a cleric. Some priests are called to
Paladin
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an orc war band celebrating its recent victory. Silently, he stalks into their midst and whispers an oath, and two orcs are dead before they even realize he is there.
Silver hair shining in a shaft
while you were at prayer? Did another paladin sense the potential within you and decide to train you as a squire? Or did some terrible event—the destruction of your home, perhaps—drive you to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can leave the lair
drive the yetis out.
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An adult crystal dragon and an elf archmage have been friends for centuries and often go stargazing together on the peaks of their favorite mountains, but the dragon is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Bards Bards hold a special place of responsibility and respect in the Forgotten Realms. They are bearers of news, gossip, and messages in their travels from place to place, in addition to being
living storehouses of history and folklore. Bards know a great deal, and they tend to be willing to share what they know, or at least barter for it. The arrival of a renowned bard is a special occasion
Kalashtar
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
-Lashtavar.
—Lakashtai, servant of the light
The kalashtar are a compound race created from the union of humanity and renegade spirits from the plane of dreams — spirits called quori
.
Kalashtar Quirks
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Quirk
1
You try to understand the motives and feelings of your enemies.
2
You prefer using telepathy over speaking aloud.
3
You feel a strong drive to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to extraordinary deeds when they are called on to pursue their ideals, to protect their bonds, and to overcome their flaws. In Theros, heroic drive stems from the same sources, but the power of fate
Heroic Drive The defining characteristic of a hero in Theros is their heroic drive—the force that impels them to live a life worthy of great epics. Ordinary mortals across the multiverse are driven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the bards, each of which is named after one of the colleges. See chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for the game statistics of these magic instruments. Long ago, bards who sought the rank of
tradition fell when the colleges went into decline, but some bards dream of restoring it. College of Fochlucan The original College of Fochlucan once stood on the northeastern edge of Silverymoon. Many years
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
its agriculture. Sadly, its farmlands have become depleted in recent years. The struggle to survive grows ever more dire, and this year’s harvest is expected to be the poorest in recent memory. Locals
an invitation from Proclaimer Tungsten Ward, an acolyte who works at a temple in Promise called the Listening Post. Proclaimer Ward hopes you can find the lost verses of the Awakening Song, giving the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
horses or oxen can be driven through the water to bathe them, drive off flies, and let them drink. It’s also home to a tanner, a smith, some horse dealers and trainers who keep extensive stables, and an
vanished years ago. The innkeeper went missing shortly thereafter. In recent years, bodyguards and mercenaries formerly active in Waterdeep and along the Heartlands trade routes retired to Beliard, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
Halfling Rogue You fell in with a thieves’ guild called the Gilded Gallows at an early age. The guild has prospered in recent years, and its influence is spreading across the Sword Coast. You
went cold in Neverwinter, but recently you’ve learned of a remote island cloister called Dragon’s Rest. The cloister holds a temple to the dragon god Bahamut, who is a patron of heroes and a champion of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
with the Hunter or Beast Master archetypes. Other classes or archetypes especially suited to a path are called out below. The Wardens of the Wood seek to maintain the balance between nature and
fey creatures. Bards and archfey warlocks are often found among the Greensingers, and the Circles of Dreams works well for Greensinger druids. The Gatekeepers protect the natural world from unnatural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Cult of the Obelisk The most recent faction to enter Talhundereth is a gang that calls itself the Cult of the Obelisk. These cultists were drawn to the broken obelisk, responding to a psychic call to
obelisk provides them a conduit to an entity from the Far Realm. A malevolent Aberration called an encephalon cluster (see appendix A) never leaves the obelisk’s side. The encephalon cluster occasionally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
a way of life in this forested domain, with everyone from the bards of Skald to the actors of Emherst pursuing dazzling dreams. Here, the people live by a simple rule: never let an audience grow bored
mentor?
What do you use your talents, work, or travels to hide? Does insecurity or doubt drive you to excel? Did someone best you in your field of mastery? Does a vice, curse, or rumor color your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
communication and cooperation between members of different cultures or species. Such Khoravar often become mediators, diplomats, translators, or bards. Others are fascinated by their distant connection to
shipping industry, and the recent development of the airship has increased its power and potential. House Lyrandar presents itself as a pillar for the Khoravar, and even if you don’t have a dragonmark you could work for the house, whether as a sailor or a house agent.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
and artisans. A clan of orcs called the Jhorash’tar live among the Ironroot Mountains. The Jhorash’tar have been slowly crowded into the least hospitable regions of the mountains. A few dwarven clans
seek to incorporate the Jhorash’tar into Mror society, but others wish to drive them out once and for all. The dwarves have recovered artifacts and arcane secrets from the Realm Below. Dwarf artificers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
to be of assistance. d6 Spirit Guardian
1 A half-orc enforcer called Joey Plantain, missing his right arm
2 A disgraced tax collector named Nibbin Clutchquill
3 An overly
enthusiastic morale liaison called Apricot Reese
4 A grumpy dwarf carriage driver nicknamed Bolt
5 A pair of identical twin circus performers called Stella and Bella
6 An elf bodyguard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
idea of being “the bridge between,” believing they are called to facilitate communication and cooperation between members of different cultures or species. Khoravar who follow this philosophy often
become bards, diplomats, mediators, or translators. Others, fascinated by their distant connection to the Fey, seek to build bridges between the Material Plane and the Feywild of Thelanis. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
import is the narcotic called dreamlily. But the Boromars traffic in a wide range of goods, from arcane and alchemical weapons to foreign luxury items that have been made scarce by embargoes and
to Sharn, thus avoiding friction with local law enforcement. When appropriate, stolen goods are transported out of the city by the fences and porters that drive the clan’s smuggling operations.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Many of the stalls in the town’s paved central market are closed as locals shore up buildings damaged by the recent earthquake or reinforce the town walls.
Enough local shops are still open that the
characters can find any common goods they seek. A local inn called the Jolly Cotinga can also host guests, giving them a place to stay and a delicious meal of rice, fruit, and smoked turkey for 1 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Plane of Water), is a region of frigid winds called the Mistral Reach. These gales drive snowstorms into the Frostfell and away from it, toward the heart of the plane. Earth motes in the reach are covered with snow and ice.
). Rain and snow fall only in the part of the plane nearest to the Plane of Water. Most of the Plane of Air is a complex web of air streams, currents, and winds called the Labyrinth Winds. These range from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. He’s looking for someone to head east on the Triboar Trail, where marauders have attacked several caravans near Wyvern Tor. The most recent victims reported that at least one strange goblin accompanied
the marauders, who consist of at least an ogre and some bugbears. Harbin is offering a 100 gp contract to any group that can drive the marauders and any goblin companions away. If the party pursues
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Vale of Dancing Waters Called Tyn’rrin Wurlur in Dwarvish, this narrow gorge carries a trio of creeks down to the Dessarin River in cascades of water. The vale is on the west side of the river and
palace collapsed long ago, but the shrine survives.) Recent sightings of monsters and roving bands of marauders in the Sumber Hills have alarmed the shield dwarf priests who tend the shrine. They worry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
fearsome claws, crushing horns, and fiery breath, chimeras are tempests of ferocity, driven by their three heads’ conflicting instincts. Their heads agree on little but their desires to feed and to drive
alongside trophies and bones from their recent kills. Brave souls seeking to distract or temporarily appease a chimera can do so by offering it treasure and food. Chimera Large Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil
AC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
ruin, a crumbled memory overtaken by nature. In recent months, the observatory ruins have become the home of an arrogant blue dragon wyrmling called Sparkrender, a descendant of Runara’s ancient rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
traditions have a troubling side: the disquieting ancestral spirits called gwishin that refuse to leave the world behind. When a citizen of Yeonido dies feeling wronged or knowing that they’ve harmed others
ever more dangerous. In recent years, some in Yeonido have begun to challenge the cultural reverence for ancient traditions, creating unease and discord. It may be no coincidence that gwishin are