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of dwarves were built in hills or mountains, and the families who trace their ancestry to those settlements call themselves hill dwarves or mountain dwarves, respectively. The Greyhawk and Dragonlance
settings have such communities.
Dwarf Traits
Creature Type: HumanoidSize: Medium (about 4–5 feet tall)Speed: 30 feet
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the latest challenger to her authority over their tribe, ready to break his neck with her bare hands as she did to the last six rivals.
Frothing at the mouth, a dwarf slams his helmet into the face
the closeknit family structures of the tribe, but eventually find them replaced by the bonds formed among the members of their adventuring parties.
Creating a Barbarian
When creating a barbarian
Cleric
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Arms and eyes upraised toward the sun and a prayer on his lips, an elf begins to glow with an inner light that spills out to heal his battle-worn companions.
Chanting a song of glory, a dwarf swings
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Creating a Cleric
As you create a cleric, the most important question to consider is which deity to serve and what principles you want your character to embody. The Gods of the Multiverse section
Fighter
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exquisite bow. The half-orc nearby shouts orders, helping the two combatants coordinate their assault to the best advantage.
A dwarf in chain mail interposes his shield between the ogre’s club
left behind. There are greater risks, perhaps, but also much greater rewards—few fighters in the city watch have the opportunity to discover a magic flame tongue sword, for example.
Creating a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Dwarf MIKE PAPE Dwarves were raised from the earth in the elder days by a deity of the forge. Called by various names on different worlds—Moradin, Reorx, and others—that god gave dwarves an affinity
dwarves were built in hills or mountains, and the families who trace their ancestry to those settlements call themselves hill dwarves or mountain dwarves, respectively. The Greyhawk and Dragonlance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Dwarf Dwarves were raised from the earth in the elder days by a deity of the forge. Called by various names on different worlds—Moradin, Reorx, and others—that god gave dwarves an affinity for stone
were built in hills or mountains, and the families who trace their ancestry to those settlements call themselves hill dwarves or mountain dwarves, respectively. The Greyhawk and Dragonlance settings have
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shines from her hands, the man’s wounds knit closed, and his eyes open wide with amazement.
A dwarf crouches behind an outcrop, his black cloak making him nearly invisible in the night, and watches
, and even the smallest victory against it can tilt the cosmic balance away from oblivion.
Creating a Paladin
The most important aspect of a paladin character is the nature of his or her holy quest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Five Nations, and many dwarves fought for their nations in the Last War, at least for a time. When creating a dwarf character from the Five Nations, consider both your national loyalty and the role your
Dwarves of the Five Nations Dwarves are spread across Khorvaire. Dwarf soldiers and engineers were part of the armies that united the Five Nations, and dwarf masons laid the foundations of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Elemental Fire Encounters tables (see chapter 3) into the surrounding area. Unless the runes are repaired, the star threatens to consume the region—or perhaps the whole world. Forging a Throne A dwarf smith
Star Forge. The voice offers instructions for creating a fantastic magic item, but creatures from the Giant Necropolis Encounters table (see chapter 3) desperately oppose the work. Magnum Opus A fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Humans “The dwarf is stoic. The elf is wise. The gnome is cunning. And humans? They can’t make up their mind, so they try to be all of these things at once.”
—Kessler, Sharn bard
Humans have
rogue. When you’re creating a human character, consider where you’re from and how that’s reflected in your class and background. Chapter 2 presents an overview of the nations of Khorvaire and ideas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Creating a Dragonmarked Character Dragonmarks manifest on certain members of a few species, represented in the rules by variant race options: For humans and half-orcs, a dragonmark is a variant race
Bodyguards, mercenaries Shadow Phiarlan
Thuranni
Elf
Elf
Entertainment, espionage
Entertainment, assassination
Storm Lyrandar Half-elf Air and sea transportation Warding Kundarak Dwarf Banking, storage, prisons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
carving of a mountain, beneath which a large stylized eye looks down on a line of dwarf warriors.
Monsters. Five enlarged duergar occupy the 10-foot spaces in front of the carving, examining the
mithral filigree. Two xorn stand watch in the middle of the hall, feeding on discarded mithral fragments.
Broken Door. The door to the north has been reduced to rubble, creating an open passageway.
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Monster Manual.
Statues. The main cave has a 40-foot-high ceiling filled with the petrified victims of a medusa that once lived here. The drider has wrapped these statues in thick webs, creating an
petrified creatures hidden inside them. The creatures include several drow, kuo-toa, and troglodytes, as well as a few dwarf miners and human pirates. All of them are locked in poses of combat, with expressions of fear on their faces.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
One for All: The Stronghold I live here among my folk, and I swear that if need be I will die here atop a mountain of my enemies’ corpses.
— King Ulaar Strongheart
Every dwarf clan maintains a
murals that tell of the clan’s greatest deeds. A clan’s feasting hall might be stocked with utensils and place settings made of silver and gold. Defense Comes First Every dwarf knows instinctively that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
-size statue of a dwarf in plate armor, wearing a bucket helm and standing at attention atop a block of stone that measures 3 feet on a side.
Secret Door. Set into the north wall is a secret door that
swings open into area 40b.
The dwarf statue is inseparable from its base, and its base is inseparable from the floor. If anyone other than Arcturia opens the secret door, the statue transforms into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
with several sheaves of his best architectural plans. The corrupted energies unleashed by the mind flayers bound the designs to the corpse of the dwarf, creating a mummy wrapped in architectural plans
walls here, two against the northern wall and two against the southern wall. A statue of a dwarf warrior stands between each pair of sarcophagi. The statues and sarcophagi are all badly cracked, as if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
22. Garrux’s Brewery This complex was built by a dwarf named Garrux, who served as Master of Ale and Provisions for the Melairkyn dwarves. 22a. Ale Dispenser Pillar. A stone pillar in the middle of
of each dwarf protrudes from the wall. Three of these hands grasp copper tankards.
The stone pillar has copper pipes running through it. These pipes connect to the vats in area 22c. When the brewery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Creating a Faerie Dragon Use the Faerie Dragon Personality Traits and Faerie Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive faerie dragon characters. Faerie Dragon Personality Traits
track of your rations, that’s really a personal failing.
3 I’m much smarter than I look, and if you can’t say the same, this is going to be a short conversation.
4 Elf, dwarf, horse—you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
protected by mountains, they frequently form defensive pacts with humans, gnomes, and elves that live nearby. Although the best artisans are revered for their skills, just as in any dwarf clan, hill
dwarves put special emphasis on diplomacy and trade as key elements in the clan’s survival. They appreciate the value of creating high-quality goods to trade with others, both to enrich the clan and to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
desired sort. A character can sell an item crafted in this way at its listed price. Crafting Magic Items. Creating a magic item requires more than just time, effort, and materials. It is a long-term
Legendary 19+ If appropriate, pick a monster or a location that is a thematic fit for the item to be crafted. For example, creating mariner’s armor might require the essence of a water weird. Crafting a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Why a Monstrous Character? Creating characters as creatures normally cast as villains offers up some interesting roleplaying possibilities. Whether played for comedy, as a tragic story of betrayal
other members of the adventuring party. An orc warlock might be the dwarf ranger’s sworn enemy, but the two are forced to work together to defeat a mutual foe. Perhaps the kobold sorcerer was the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
giants in the nearby mountains Gran March, the Commandant Magnus Onyxbeard (dwarf) Nominal vassal of Keoland and ally with Bissel; the commandant is elected from among the March’s noble houses Hold of
Richfield (human) Former vassal of Keoland Ulek, the Duchy of Duke Grenowin (elf) Former vassal of Keoland with a large population of elves Ulek, the Principality of Princess Olynn Corond (dwarf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
quarrel with adventurers who leave them alone. 14a. Rizzeryl’s Hideout The door to this room has a mural painted on the outside depicting a darkmantle descending on an unsuspecting dwarf who is admiring a
, respectively, but he hasn’t explored either level. Tabletop Map. The wererats have carefully arranged the loose stones on the table to form an accurate map of this level of Undermountain; the map, however
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the Elemental Planes of Air and Water, creating flash glaciation that encroaches upon inhabited lands.
Connected Creatures Crystal dragons are among the most social and hospitable of dragons. They
Gemcloak” and sometimes “the Axemother,” thanks to her association with a dwarf clan dwelling in the northern part of Faerûn. She lives closer to civilization than crystal dragons typically do, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
a colored crystal. No two stones are the same color.
Overhead, a wood-framed hourglass as tall and wide as a dwarf hangs ten feet above the brazier, suspended from the ceiling by thick iron chains
, immunity to poison and psychic damage, and resistance to all other damage. The stones set into the brazier’s rim are colored red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, respectively. Tossing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
have been added in Goblin: Smelly Bottom, Stupid Skull, and Born Toothless, respectively. A detect magic spell reveals the faintest, lingering trace of magic within both fragments of the staff. The
Wisdom (Perception) check discovers that one of the tiny dwarf figures is the top of a stone key slotted into a cavity that hides its teeth. The key is easily removed from the fresco and unlocks the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
discovered a beating heart that filled an entire room, pumping blood through veins in the walls of the building. According to Allis, the staff claimed to be “creating the heart of Galifar,” apparently
serve the demon overlord Sul Khatesh in exchange for secrets of magic. In the Mror Holds, dwarf clans bargain with Dyrrn the Corruptor to gain symbionts and sinister gifts. The Shadow Marches contain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
treasure. If dao are there, so is wealth worth hunting.
—Gundren Rockseeker, Dwarf Treasure Hunter
Genies of minerals and gemstones, dao embody the resolve of rock. Using innate magic, they move
Burst. Ranged Attack Roll: +10, range 120 ft. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) Bludgeoning damage. Hit or Miss: Earth explodes from the target’s space, creating the following effect. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 16, each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
sinks into the floor, creating an open passage to the tomb (area 35B). The “medallion” worn by the jackal-headed painting is actually a 6-inch-diameter gold disk engraved with the face of a horned devil
wall.
The skeleton of a dwarf sprawls on the floor east of the barge, clad in a tattered yellow turban and dusty chain mail, and clutching a bronze shield.
To unlock I’jin’s sarcophagus, eight floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
lamp oil, pickaxes, shovels, and other gear. Amid the supplies, you see the body of a dwarf, dead for at least a week.
The northeastern section of the cavern has collapsed, forming a ten-foot-wide
, twenty-foot-deep pit. A sturdy hemp rope is tied around one of three stalagmites in the cavern and dangles into the pit.
This was the Rockseekers’ campsite. The dead dwarf is Tharden, Gundren’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
patron deities of fire and frost giants, respectively—regularly send hulking subjects to pillage the wintry camp, darkening its skies with ash and snow. Meanwhile, nomadic groups of mountain bariaurs hold
: Glory of the Giants. Regional Effects The region containing Glorium’s planar gate is influenced by the magic of Ysgard, creating one or more of the following effects in and around the gate-town: Destined
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Dark Bargains and Cursed Paintings The process of creating the cursed paintings that are the hallmark of the Fetid Gaze was first attributed to a night hag grandmother whose name other hags fear to
paintings’ magic persists even if the hags are killed, and destroying a painting is the only way to end its curse. Any creature that studies all three parts of the procedure for creating a cursed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
stone rivals that of the greatest dwarf artisans, yet their structures retain a decidedly elven aesthetic. Though appearing delicate, drow settlements are structurally sound and remarkably resilient
. The drow like to hollow out enormous stalagmites and stalactites, creating populated spires that rise from the floors and ceilings.
Drow
Medium humanoid (elf), neutral evil
Armor Class 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
the rigidity of Automata with the puritanical attitudes of Excelsior, creating a pressure chamber of homogeneous moral rectitude. The gate-town’s residents are charitable people who pursue purity to a
anyone they believe would spoil the lands beyond. Regional Effects The region containing Fortitude’s planar gate is influenced by the magic of Arcadia, creating one or more of the following effects in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, they’re worth 20 gp and 400 sp, respectively. An albino dwarf or a character skilled at smithing could smelt out the valuable metals with the equipment in Hrakhamar in a few hours. A character who
low to challenge the firenewts. If characters travel within 10 miles (1 hex) of the forge, four albino dwarf warriors (see appendix D) spot and approach them. Their spokesperson is blunt-talking Sithi