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Dwarf

Species Player’s Handbook

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 and metal and for living underground. The god also made them resilient like the mountains, with a life span of about 350 years. Squat and often bearded, the original dwarves carved cities and

Cultist (Knights of the Black Sword)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Dark Devotion. The cultist has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened. Icy Doom. When the cultist dies, its corpse freezes for 9 days, during which time it can’t be

thawed, harmed by fire, animated, or raised from the dead.Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Scimitar"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4

Cult Fanatic (Knights of the Black Sword)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Dark Devotion. The fanatic has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened. Spellcasting. The fanatic is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC

, during which time it can’t be thawed, harmed by fire, animated, or raised from the dead.Multiattack. The fanatic makes two melee attacks. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation

Astral Elf Warrior

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the power to channel the radiant energy of starlight through

them into floating cities and citadels. Although the Silver Void is their home, astral elves often venture into Wildspace systems and place their ships and citadels in orbit around stars. Astral elves

Astral Elf Honor Guard

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

psurlons, mind flayers, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the

moths (see the Astral Adventurer’s Guide) and other vessels. The elves also reshape the petrified bodies of dead gods found adrift in the Silver Void, transforming them into floating cities and

Kalashtar Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

an orphan kalashtar raised among strangers. The bond to the spirit can cause some kalashtar to display unusual quirks. Consider rolling or selecting a trait from the Kalashtar Quirks table

evil spirits that dominate it. The rebel quori believe that through meditation and devotion, they can change the fundamental nature of Dal Quor, shifting the balance from darkness to light. Most

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

parents. Diplomats or Wanderers Half-elves have no lands of their own, though they are welcome in human cities and somewhat less welcome in elven forests. In large cities in regions where elves and

naming conventions. As if to emphasize that they don’t really fit in to either society, half-elves raised among humans are often given elven names, and those raised among elves often take human names

Astral Elf Commander

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven

Astral Adventurer’s Guide) and other vessels. The elves also reshape the petrified bodies of dead gods found adrift in the Silver Void, transforming them into floating cities and citadels. Although

Astral Elf Star Priest

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the

dead gods found adrift in the Silver Void, transforming them into floating cities and citadels. Although the Silver Void is their home, astral elves often venture into Wildspace systems and place

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

, Strahd’s biological mother. The second was the queen’s midwife, a devout follower of Mother Night named Baba Lysaga. Although it was the former who raised Strahd and enabled him to follow in

Lysaga as rewards for her ceaseless devotion to Strahd. Her skin has the resilience of stone, she is resistant to harmful magic, and she is shielded against divination magic. Mother Night has also

Astral Elf Aristocrat

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the power to channel the

adrift in the Silver Void, transforming them into floating cities and citadels. Although the Silver Void is their home, astral elves often venture into Wildspace systems and place their ships and

Changeling Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

changelings with suspicion. A Hidden People Wherever humans live, changelings reside also; the question is whether their presence is known. Changelings are born to one of three paths. A few are raised

in stable communities where changelings are true to their nature and deal openly with the people around them. Some are orphans, raised by other races, who find their way in the world without ever

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

ancient strongholds in the youth of the world, and don’t abandon those traditions lightly. Part of those traditions is devotion to the gods of the dwarves, who uphold the dwarven ideals of

industrious labor, skill in battle, and devotion to the forge. Individual dwarves are determined and loyal, true to their word and decisive in action, sometimes to the point of stubbornness. Many dwarves

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

entire lives without encountering another one of their kind. There are no great genasi cities or empires. Genasi seldom have communities of their own and typically adopt the cultures and societies into

which they are born. The more strange their appearance, the harder time they have. Many genasi lose themselves in teeming cities, where their distinctiveness hardly raises an eyebrow in places

Cleric Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

spells relies on devotion and an intuitive sense of a deity’s wishes. Clerics combine the helpful magic of healing and inspiring their allies with spells that harm and hinder foes. They can

a simple life of temple service, carrying out their gods’ will through prayer and sacrifice, not by magic and strength of arms. In some cities, priesthood amounts to a political office, viewed

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Devotion’s Call (1/Day). The medusa can cast the Resurrection spell, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability. Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the medusa

often decorated with the petrified bodies of creatures that raised arms against the medusa or its followers. The lair is typically a rich repository of knowledge, with lore both worldly and esoteric

Hidden People

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Hidden People Wherever humans can be found, there are changelings; the question is whether their presence is known. Changelings are born to one of three paths. A few are raised in stable communities

where changelings are true to their nature and deal openly with the people around them. Some are orphans, raised by other races, who find their way in the world without ever knowing another like

A Hidden People

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

A Hidden People Wherever humans live, changelings reside also; the question is whether their presence is known. Changelings are born to one of three paths. A few are raised in stable communities

where changelings are true to their nature and deal openly with the people around them. Some are orphans, raised by other races, who find their way in the world without ever knowing another like

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

of nature itself or from a nature deity. Many druids pursue a mystic spirituality of transcendent union with nature rather than devotion to a divine entity, while others serve gods of wild nature

character lives in a society where the Old Faith still thrives, or was raised by a druid after being abandoned in the depths of a forest. Perhaps your character had a dramatic encounter with the spirits of

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

patron spirit of a river, which shares its patron’s name. The riverines of the four largest rivers in this land—Iravati, Mehul, Joltara, and the now-lost Adirohit—raised the islands on which the great

cities sit. In exchange, the people of Shankhabhumi pay homage to the capricious riverines through the Shankha Trials. There were originally four cities in Shankhabhumi, but the city of Manivarsha was

Ephara's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Ephara’s Champions The god of the polis seeks out those who would defend their cities with the same devotion that she does, fighting against threats both within and outside a city’s walls. The

cities, and a campaign centered on her champions and goals might focus on just one of these aspects over the course of the campaign. A game focused on establishment might see the characters founding a

Characters from the Wastes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Characters from the Wastes If you’re from the Demon Wastes, you likely fall into one of two categories. Ghaash’kala. You’ve been raised in one of the harshest lands in Eberron and spent your entire

Ghaash’kala are orcs or half-orcs. They’re deeply devoted to their faith and might be paladins (Vengeance or Devotion), clerics (Life, Light, or War) or Zealot barbarians. Hermit and outlander are logical

Aundair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Aundair Capital: Fairhaven Noted for Arcane magic, cheese, education, fashion, grains, wine Aundair is a realm of grand cities surrounded by fertile farmlands. Its legendary founder was devoted to

a particular devotion to Aureon. However, the Silver Flame also has a deeply devoted following—some might say overzealous or extreme. Aundair is ruled by Queen Aurala ir’Wynarn. Aurala is a just ruler

Ephara's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, guild artisan, noble, sage, sailor, soldier, urchin Most champions of Ephara believe cities represent the pinnacle of achievement and do what they can to uphold the law and keep society functioning

. Some of the god’s most devout followers work as architects, artists, or philosophers, all striving to serve the public good. Ephara’s Favor Ephara seeks champions who will defend her cities fiercely

Web's Edge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

governments; and to plan large-scale conversion efforts in Underdark cities, including Blingdenstone, Gracklstugh, and Mithral Hall. Agents might spend a few hours in Web’s Edge, attending tactical

facilities and serve as support staff to the operatives. These cultists are confined to the facility for life—a sacrifice they make willingly to show their devotion to the Spider Queen.

Aundair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Aundair Capital: Fairhaven Hallmarks: Cheese, education, fashion, grains, wine, wizardry Fertile farmlands surround the grand cities of Aundair. The floating towers of Arcanix are the finest

fashions. The Sovereign Host is the dominant faith of Aundair, with a particular devotion to Aureon. However, the Silver Flame also maintains a devoted following—some might say overzealous. Although

Noteworthy Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, the nation’s secret police, is particularly active in Darkon’s largest cities: Martira Bay and Il Aluk. The night after any Humanoid dies, its corpse rises as a mindless Undead that shambles into the

night. Locals swiftly burn bodies to prevent this. DARKONIAN CHARACTERS Darkon boasts particularly varied human and nonhuman populations. While diverse groups of humans dwell in the domain’s cities

Nylea's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

actions than for vows of loyalty and expressions of devotion. Whether you are silently devoted to her or vociferous in your praise, it is your actions in her name that will prompt her to continue her

onlookers who compared your skill to Nylea’s. 4 Lost in the forest as a child, you were raised by wolves. Nylea intervened to teach you language and enable you to one day take your place in society as

Cities and Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Cities and Sites Thirty years ago, this region was part of Cyre. The goblins converted towns and villages and raised new settlements, but many ruins and abandoned farms remain. The region is also

Dwarf

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

and metal and for living underground. The god also made them resilient like the mountains, with a life span of about 350 years. Squat and often bearded, the original dwarves carved cities and

Cities and Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Cities and Sites The clans of the Shadow Marches primarily live in small towns and villages, their huts raised above the swamps on stilts. The Shadow Marches contain many manifest zones tied to

Dwarf

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

for stone and metal and for living underground. The god also made them resilient like the mountains, with a life span of about 350 years. Squat and often bearded, the original dwarves carved cities

The Mark of Tharizdun

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

The Mark of Tharizdun To hide its burgeoning devotion to a non-abolethic entity from the prying telepathic abilities of its kind, Sgothgah relocated its lair to the edge of the Endless Nadir. There

sign that Tharizdun had gifted it with the task of nurturing the kraken until it was fully grown. Sgothgah knew the kraken could never be raised to maturity in the Endless Nadir — even in Sgothgah’s

Astral Elves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the power to channel the radiant energy of

into floating cities and citadels. Although the Silver Void is their home, astral elves often venture into Wildspace systems and place their ships and citadels in orbit around stars. Astral elves do

History of Omu

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Omuans. They disguised themselves as jungle creatures and promised great power in return for devotion. Desperate for redemption, the Omuans tore down their temple to Ubtao and raised shrines to these

spared the yuan-ti temple from destruction, but scores of yuan-ti died, including their leader (a yuan-ti abomination). The evil warlord Ras Nsi, who had raised an army of undead to wage war on the holy

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