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Storm King's Thunder
capital of Cormyr. He came to Icewind Dale to become a knucklehead trout fisher but instead found religion. The misbegotten son of Artus Cimber, a renowned human adventurer, Sirac hasn’t seen his
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
thinking of his older brother as the successful one.) But he can be quick to show self-consciousness when talking of where he came from, and he never speaks of the name he bore in that former life.
After
adventurer was nearly cut short during a battle of which the bards still sing. Unleashing a devastating attack with the aptly named Apocalypse Dagger, the rogue destroyed a giant single-handedly — and lost
Monsters
Keys from the Golden Vault
far as to murder her fellow councilor, Regine, while she slept.
As she came to realize the people of Ghalasine didn’t love her as they did the king, Charmayne became filled with rage. She used
magic to tear out Jhaeros’s heart while keeping it alive. She then used the still-beating heart as the focus of a ritual to destroy Ghalasine.Fire
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
autognome might have an actual beating heart in its chest cavity, while another might be powered by stardust or intricate clockwork gears.
Roll on the Autognome History table or choose an entry that
to fend for yourself.
3
A glitch caused you to forget your original programming. You don’t remember who made you or where you came from.
4
You didn’t like how you were being
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 the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and frequently seek aid from law enforcement friendly to the order’s ideals, and the clergy of the order’s patron gods.
The
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
time apart from the clamor of society, you found quiet, solitude, and perhaps some of the answers you were looking for.
Skill Proficiencies: Medicine, Religion
Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit
’s Gate. You came here seeking something else, only to learn that the quest that drove you had become impossible to fulfill—its object was destroyed or its purpose was negated by some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, but when it came time for him to pay up, Octavian refused to give Bavlorna what she wanted in return: Octavian’s still-beating heart. As punishment, Bavlorna took what she wanted by force, switching out
toadstool, playing a somber tune on a double flute.
The flutist is a wood elf named Octavian Meliamne, who came to Bavlorna seeking magic that would make him forget his lost loves. A deal was struck
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
autognome might have an actual beating heart in its chest cavity, while another might be powered by stardust or intricate clockwork gears. Roll on the Autognome History table or choose an entry that
. 3 A glitch caused you to forget your original programming. You don’t remember who made you or where you came from. 4 You didn’t like how you were being treated by your creator, so you ran away from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, a beating is the best they can hope for. A smart character submits to this humiliation, because fighting back means that Bog Luck calls everyone else to help him punish the thief, and all the
characters are ostracized from then on. Taking the beating means Bog Luck keeps the incident between the two of them. Characters can arrange to have a room next to the Cult of the Dragon teamsters and listen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, a beating is the best they can hope for. A smart character submits to this humiliation, because fighting back means that Bog Luck calls everyone else to help him punish the thief, and all the
characters are ostracized from then on. Taking the beating means Bog Luck keeps the incident between the two of them. Characters can arrange to have a room next to the Cult of the Dragon teamsters and listen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Idyllglen History Any character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (History or Religion) check recalls the following information about Idyllglen: Ages ago, Idyllglen was threatened by gnoll tribes
himself leading the war band. Zariel and the Hellriders came to the Idyllglen’s aid, but not before the town was mostly destroyed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, laws, rituals, religious beliefs, languages, and art, you have learned how tribes, empires, and all forms of society in between craft their own destinies and doom. This knowledge came to you not only
through books and scrolls, but also through first-hand observation — by visiting far-flung settlements and exploring local histories and customs. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
raging halfling barbarian riding a furious clawfoot raptor. Talenta religion reveres spirits, both departed ancestors and natural spirits. Each tribe has a lath—a chieftain who guides the tribe—and
shamans who consult the spirits and choose the paths of migration. In the past, the tribes stood alone, but during the Last War, many halflings came together under Lathon Halpum to defend their land
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
, followers of a druidic nature religion came here, drawn by the unique plants that have spread from the githyanki’s magical gardens. Merchants. In the two centuries since the dragon’s last fiery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
between a hunter and their mount, and few people are prepared to face a raging halfling barbarian riding a furious clawfoot raptor. Talenta religion is based around reverence for spirits, both
migration. In the past the tribes have stood alone, but during the Last War many halflings came together under Lathon Halpum to defend their land, and it is Halpum who won recognition for the Plains as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
anyone born in Ghalasine from entering or leaving the city. As she came to realize the people of Ghalasine didn’t love her as they did the king, Charmayne became filled with rage. She used magic to tear
out Jhaeros’s heart while keeping it alive. She then used the still-beating heart as the focus of a ritual to destroy Ghalasine. A spherical void appeared in the sky above Castle Cinis, causing the city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
venture from the deserts’ depths. The scorpions vanish when killed. A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check realizes this is the mark of a magically summoned creature
heir to the land’s ruler, Empress Inaya. His childhood was filled with trips to her palace, the Azure Dome. In time, Kirina grew close to the empress. He came to see Inaya as a benevolent aunt, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, History, Nature, and Religion. Diplomat. Negotiating treaties, de-escalating conflicts, and issuing ultimatums are tasks that fall within the purview of the Diplomat, who typically puts their high
Charisma to work in the service of the state. These characters often come from a noble background and bring proficiency in skills such as Intimidation and Persuasion to their work. Bards are natural fits in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. Today, there are four primary goblinoid cultures in Khorvaire. City Goblins Goblins are found in most of the major cities of the Five Nations. When humans first came to Khorvaire, they enslaved many
strife; when they weren’t fighting with Galifar or Zilargo, the tribes usually turned on one another. This came to an end with the Last War. House Deneith hired Ghaal’dar mercenaries, and this gave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Persuasion (or sometimes Intimidation) and Religion can be useful for this character. Many clerics fill this role, but devout bards can also be effective Teachers. Some Teachers bring skills from the
connection to the divine. This character might be the driving force behind the group’s quests, steering them according to divine will. Proficiency in skills such as Insight and Religion can help reflect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
morkoth, have been around since the earliest editions of the game. Others, such as the banderhobb and the vargouille, came later but are equally beloved. Some of the new creatures found herein are
chapter, the lore and maps in chapter 1 might inspire you. Similarly, the racial traits in chapter 2 can be applied to the stat blocks in appendix B to create such memorable NPCs as goliath champions, kenku master thieves, and tabaxi bards.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
skills. Bards and rogues make natural academic Financiers, as do those with the charlatan and noble backgrounds. Research Assistant. Whether their seeking to graduate, get published, or make their
sage background is an obvious choice for the Scholar, with acolyte and hermit also providing fine alternatives. Proficiency in skills such as Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, and Religion often proves useful for this character.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and innkeepers, rangers, and the clergy of gods that are
different, however: bearers of the gauntlet are holy warriors on a righteous quest to crush evil and promote justice, and they never hide in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
The Last War For hundreds of years the continent of Khorvaire was united under the Kingdom of Galifar. This came to an end with the death of King Jarot in 894 YK, just over a century ago. Conflict
fear brought the nations to the negotiating table, and the Last War came to an end in 996 YK with the Treaty of Thronehold. While many celebrated the end of the war, others remain unsatisfied with its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
ascended to the throne. The new pharaoh quickly became unpopular among the people and priests. Seeking a remedy for this, Ankhtepot came to believe that the gods wanted another to take the pharaoh’s
gods he once served. Immediately he set to wiping out that religion, replacing it with new gods of his own imagining, false divinities for whom he alone spoke. Using blasphemous rites, Ankhtepot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
point out that there’s nothing left in the library to steal, Ilda is overcome by a fit of misery as she agonizes over her failures. A successful DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check reveals that Ilda
divination magic, which is how he discovered the mysterious pool in this cavern complex. He excavated these chambers around the pool, and kings and wizards came bearing tribute. When he died after many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
your world might worship a patron deity, performing secret missions in that deity’s name. To reflect this cultural detail, you could add Religion to the list of skills that a rogue character can choose
firmly in the world by associating the class with a particular race or culture. For example, you might decide that bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards represent the magical traditions of four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
: History, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, a hammer, a hooded lantern, a tinderbox, a tome of history, a school uniform, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Lorehold. Bards thrive in Lorehold, and wizards (particularly those of the School of Divination) are numerous among its students. Clerics (often with the Knowledge or Light domains) are also quite common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a DC 15 Intelligence (Nature) check realizes that the scales came from multiple owners. Most were shed by an adult red dragon, while a few were cast off by one or more young red dragons. 12b. Tiamat
his head. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the old man as a representation of Bahamut, the god of good dragons, in human form, and the seven canaries as his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
where his parents insist on thinking of his older brother as the successful one.) But he can be quick to show self-consciousness when talking of where he came from, and he never speaks of the name he
vengeance. Viari’s career as an adventurer was nearly cut short during a battle of which the bards still sing. Unleashing a devastating attack with the aptly named Apocalypse Dagger, the rogue destroyed a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check realizes the water creatures are defenders of the temple. A character who uses an action and succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check
are wounded, but thankfully everyone is alive. However, both Amanisha Manivarshi and the Riverine’s Shankha trophy are missing. Plabon approaches the characters, and he says: “The river came for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
(Religion) check reveals that Ilda can be released from her sojourn here if any volumes from the lost library are returned (see area 11). Although Ilda is not evil, the confrontation with her should
: Diderius’s passion was powerful divination magic, which is how he discovered the mysterious pool in this cavern complex. He excavated these chambers around the pool, and kings and wizards came
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
shrine originated from the obelisk. This small, obsidian shard was a centerpiece in the shrine’s archway for years until a band of goblins came in the wee hours of the morning and plucked it from its
desecrated. She gladly accepts any offers of help to rebuild and rededicate the shrine. A character can try to help by making a DC 15 Wisdom (Survival), Wisdom (Religion), or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
originally came seeking. The Regent’s Mission Atiba-Pa admits that finding the Girscamen won’t be easy. No one in Djaynai knows where the ship sank. However, the People’s Regents know the undersea folk
mutters, “If the Night Revelers don’t drag us into chaos first.”
Characters who succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence (History or Religion) check know the Night Revelers are local philosopher-hedonists who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Madam Eva knows she is Strahd’s half-sister but has told no one of the royal blood flowing through her veins. Mother Night. Over four hundred years ago, Katarina came to Barovia and insinuated
herself into Strahd’s court, working as a maid in Castle Ravenloft. She came to know the castle like the back of her hand, and she was present for the wedding of Sergei and Tatyana. After Strahd went mad