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Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
GrowthSwanmays are members of a reclusive order of wilderness defenders. Each bears a primal blessing that allows them to transform into a swan to watch over the lakes and woods they call home. Swanmays get
along well with dryads and other creatures devoted to protecting the wilderness.
Roll or choose a result from the Swanmay’s Charge table as inspiration for what a swanmay protects.
Swanmay
Species
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
this identity. Members of these communities call themselves Khoravar, an Elvish term meaning “children of Khorvaire,” as they dislike the term “half-elf.”
Many Khoravar
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
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others
. Other Swarmkeepers enjoy building vibrant communities that work for the mutual benefit of all those they consider part of their swarm.
A Swarmkeeper’s swarm and spells are reflections of the
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.Elkhorn has been Strongheart;Strongheart's most stalwart companion over the years—unflinchingly loyal, tirelessly optimistic, and fiercely devoted to the
;s much more dangerous against creatures that are significantly bigger than he is.
Valor's Call
The noble adventuring party known as Valor’s Call was founded by Strongheart, a resolute human
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
force in battle, as well as helpful company for the ranger. Some Swarmkeepers are outcasts or hermits, keeping to themselves and their attendant swarms rather than dealing with the discomfort of others
. Other Swarmkeepers enjoy building vibrant communities that work for the mutual benefit of all those they consider part of their swarm.
A Swarmkeeper’s swarm and spells are reflections of the
Giff
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
rank. Promotions don’t depend on age but are granted by a superior as a reward for valor. Giff are devoted to their children, even as most of their education is geared toward fighting and war
building a bomb big enough to level a fortification. They gladly accept payment in kegs of gunpowder in preference to gold, gems, or other currency.
No Honor in Magic. Some giff become wizards
Tortle
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The Tortle Package
I caught a big fish.
Now I search for a good friend
To share my lunch with.
— Tortle haiku
What many tortles consider a simple life, others might call a life of adventure. Tortles are
watch a frog croaking on a lily pad, or to stand in a crowded human marketplace.
Tortles like to learn new skills. They craft their own tools and weapons, and they are good at building structures and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Greensingers The Greensingers are devoted to the fey, and serve as mediators between the fey and mortals. The ranks of the Greensingers include bards as well as warlocks with Archfey patrons; a druid or ranger might also serve a specific archfey.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
reflect the agenda, sentiment, or philosophy of one’s order.
KNIGHTLY ORDERS OF FAERÛN
Many who rightfully call themselves “knight” earn that title as part of an order in
again in ruins, Dove Falconhand decided to reform the group with the primary goal of building alliances and friendship between the civilized races of the world and goodly people in order to combat evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Bard Colleges The way of a bard is gregarious. Bards seek each other out to swap songs and stories, boast of their accomplishments, and share their knowledge. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to facilitate their gatherings and preserve their traditions.
Shifter
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
can’t fully change shape, they can temporarily enhance their animalistic features — a state they call shifting. Each shifter walks on the knife’s edge between the wilds and the
ready for change or opportunity.
Shifters have a natural inclination toward classes with a primal connection. A shifter barbarian draws their rage from the beast within. A shifter ranger indulges
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the greatest 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
future.
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An ancient crystal dragon is stalked by a villainous ranger who has already claimed a dozen draconic trophies.
3
An ancient crystal dragon follows a pod of whales from one sea to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Bard Colleges The way of a bard is gregarious. Bards seek each other out to swap songs and stories, boast of their accomplishments, and share their knowledge. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to facilitate their gatherings and preserve their traditions.
Paladin
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Basic Rules (2014)
sacred work. Although many paladins are devoted to gods of good, a paladin’s power comes as much from a commitment to justice itself as it does from a god.
Paladins train for years to learn the
of the world, but even fewer people can claim the true calling of a paladin. When they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
shipping business.
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A talented young ranger is kidnapped by a deep dragon who wants a hunting partner.
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A friendly young copper dragon seeks an entourage, hoping to impress the deep dragon
, they use local settlements—and any competent visitors—as pawns in their struggle.
4
An ancient deep dragon has put the folk of a city to work building the dragon a metropolis to rule
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
you normally would when you forage there.
Additionally, you can call upon the hospitality of your people, and those folk allied with your tribe, often including members of druid circles, tribes of
nomadic elves, the Harpers, and the priesthoods devoted to the gods of the First Circle.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the outlander background below as the basis for your
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
at the burned-out building, a sudden cacophony erupted around us. Birds squawked, cats hissed, and dogs growled. Lidda hustled us back to the city’s safer avenues. Only when we were back within
kenku make an easy living serving as messengers, spies, and lookouts for thieves’ guilds, bandits, and other criminal cartels. A network of kenku can relay a bird call or similar noise across the
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
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I helped create a krasis that I love like a pet and would carry with me everywhere … except it’s the size of a building, and it might eat me.
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In my laboratory, I
, devoted to contemplating philosophical principles.
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My former clade supervisor is now engaged in field research studying some of the largest beasts and monsters on Ravnica.
Non-Simic
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
basic knowledge of the structure of buildings, including the stuff behind the walls. You can also find blueprints of a specific building in order to learn the details of its construction. Such
Spells
Cantrip
produce flame, shocking grasp
1st
chaos bolt, create or destroy water, unseen servant
2nd
heat metal, rope trick
3rd
call lightning,
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
devoted to war, with an unmatched focus on sheer martial skill. Their weaponry and artillery are of the highest quality, and they place their trust in strength of arms, not on magic. The Dhakaani don’t
worship gods, and no clerics or paladins are among them. The Kech Volaar have picked up some of the elven traditions of wizardry, and all clans have bards known as duur’kala (dirge singers), but in general the Dhakaani don’t rely on magic on the battlefield.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Ranger I spend a lot of my life away from civilization, keeping to its fringes to protect it. Don’t assume that because I don’t bend the knee to your king that I haven’t done more to protect him than
also benefit the kingdoms and other civilized realms that they avoid, so be it. If you’re creating or playing a ranger character, the following sections offer ideas for embellishing the character and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
wilderness area that you find twice as much food and water as you normally would when you forage there. Additionally, you can call upon the hospitality of your people, and those folk allied with your
tribe, often including members of druid circles, tribes of nomadic elves, the Harpers, and the priesthoods devoted to the gods of the First Circle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Heroes” Kaynen Guardian of the redwood grove Dryad R3 Marilissa Sunset-Is-Nigh’s devoted servant Yuan-ti Malison (Type 1) L3 Selenar Woodwise Elf council member Noble (Medium) “A Call for Heroes” Sunny
Elves forced into the dragon’s service Guard (Medium) L1 Fergus Deerborn Elf village cook Commoner (Medium) “Village Green” Gwenhumara Goldmoss Elf council member Priest Acolyte (Medium) “A Call for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Character Creation Options Next are four chapters of character-focused content: Chapter 6: Rogue. This chapter provides advice and new magic items suited to bards, rangers, rogues, and other
Knight card gain the service of an ally; this chapter describes a new creature that answers that call. DMs can also find advice on integrating allies into an adventuring party. In addition, the chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Favored Foe 1st-level ranger feature, which replaces the Favored Enemy feature and works with the Foe Slayer feature When you hit a creature with an attack roll, you can call on your mystical bond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
chapter is for any D&D character who hopes or fears that they might one day face a dragon. But this chapter is also for the bard who has made a lifelong study of dragonsong, the cleric devoted to
give characters a draconic heritage strongly linked to the three great dragon families. “Subclass Options” allows monk and ranger characters to explore deeper ties with dragonkind. “Heroes of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
large meeting rooms, and a small concert hall. Rumors say that this is an outpost of the secret Circle of Song, a society of bards and entertainers spread across Khorvaire; others swear that House
. Devoted to the Sovereign of Law and Lore, this grand temple is an architectural marvel as well as a sacred site. Many scholars and sages make the pilgrimage and spend one night in the Great Hall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
whether you have ties to one of the orc tribes or the integrated clans. The Clans blend the traditions of human and orc, building towns and working with steel. They still rely on skilled hunters, and
they have their own unique traditions of art and music. Rangers, rogues, and bards all have a place in the clans, and there are gatekeeper druids among them. Some in the clans worship a limited form of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Ranger Subclass A Ranger subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Ranger levels, as specified in the subclass. This section presents the Hunter subclass. Hunter Protect Nature
Lore You can call on the forces of nature to reveal certain strengths and weaknesses of your prey. While a creature is marked by your Hunter’s Mark, you know whether that creature has any Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Building a Party It’s possible to put together a diverse party of D&D characters drawn from a single guild. The guild descriptions in chapter 2 offer suggestions for what such a party might look like
. Choose a guild and refer to its description in chapter 2 for suggestions on building the party around it. 2 Classic Party. Boros or Selesnya cleric (Life Domain), Azorius or Boros fighter (Champion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Lords of Dust. Over time they drifted away from their duties, building a nation in eastern Khorvaire and clashing with the goblinoids of the Dhakaani Empire. This dragonborn nation came crashing down
. They have remained there ever since, guarding against corruption and fighting the evil forces of the Poison Dusk — which is sometimes described as a cult devoted to a dragon, and sometimes as an army
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bard Subclass A Bard subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Bard levels, as specified in the subclass. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to preserve
their traditions. This section presents the College of Lore subclass. College of Lore Plumb the Depths of Magical Knowledge Bards of the College of Lore collect spells and secrets from diverse sources
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Sedgemoor Encompassing Witherbloom College’s campus, Sedgemoor is a wild bayou known for the range of strange creatures that call it home. It is also a rich source of fungi, herbs, spider silk, and
following features: Building Doors. The doors to the research sheds (areas S4 and S5) are unlocked. Swamp Water. The watery areas on the map are shallow along the shore, growing deeper off the map
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
an orphan, discuss your family with your DM. What’s their business? Who’s your favorite relative? Are you currently involved in any family schemes? Family members might call on you for help over the
appropriate, reflecting their love of intrigue. Classes that specialize in melee combat are rare among the Zil. The soldiers of Zilargo include rogues, bards, wizards, and artificers. The Trust. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
has always been on a war footing. As an elf, consider your role in a warband. Are you a simple soldier? An outlander scout? An acolyte devoted to the elven ancestors, or a sage familiar both with
bond to a patron ancestor, a place in a warband, and a chance at immortality? Or are you more interested in building a homeland for your own people? As a native, do you want to work with the elves or do you want to drive them out—and if so, who do you want to replace them?






