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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Protection is my purpose. I defend the innocent from those who would do them harm. For my siblings, this is a job; for me, it’s a calling.
—Harric d’Deneith, Sentinel Marshal
massive, chimera-marked military forces of his house for his own ends, but he’s surrounded by aggressive advisors who would like to see a Deneith ruling all Khorvaire. House Deneith is also caught in an escalating rivalry with House Tharashk, as it edges into the mercenary trade.
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
down the gate of a backwater duke’s castle, slaying a dozen or more guards, then calling for parley is a typical fog giant strategy—followed by an offer to leave the duke alive in return
work with ambitious humans, renegade elves, and greedy dwarves—all folk they see as properly civilized. They treat orcs, goblinoids, and other “barbarian” types as pesky vermin, best
Half-Elf
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Species
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, Dragons of Autumn Twilight
Walking in two worlds but truly belonging to neither, half-elves combine what some say are the best qualities of their elf and human parents: human curiosity
.
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Many half-elves learn at an early age to get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and
Dragonborn
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best attributes of dragons and humanoids. Some dragonborn are faithful servants to true dragons, others form the ranks of soldiers in great wars, and still others find themselves adrift, with no clear
calling in life.
Proud Dragon Kin
Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, green, gray, and death slaadi requires a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana) check. Defusing Slaad Confrontations. Writing short essays about commonly accepted ways to keep slaadi calm during
sometimes assume that “slaad” is a misspelling or mispronunciation. Calling these creatures “salads” is frowned upon. Frogs are common on campus and are often kept as pets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
priestesses. A secret cabal of noble wizards calling itself the Council of Spiders works to see wizards represented on the Ruling Council — overturning thousands of years of tradition while remaining true to
Backgrounds
Tomb of Annihilation
the treasures and relics of wizards, warlords, or royalty. Some archaeologists plunder for wealth or fame, while others consider it their calling to illuminate the past or keep the world’s
disappeared on an expedition some time ago.
3
I have a friendly rival. Only one of us can be the best, and I aim to prove it’s me.
4
I won’t sell an art object or other treasure that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
constant tug-of-war between the interests of the ruling mages and the underhanded influence of river smugglers, who deal in all manner of illicit goods and are based in the city. Most residents do their
best to work their menial jobs, feed their families, and avoid the attention of anyone with power. Government The city is nominally ruled by the High Council of Conch, a rotating group of powerful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Some merchants have termed Waterdeep “the best supply center in the world,” with the largest collection of superb craft workers, experts, useful contacts, and potential hirelings to be found anywhere
identities are largely unknown. The public face of this ruling body is the Open Lord of Waterdeep. The current Open Lord, Laeral Silverhand, has held the position for only a few months, and many of the city’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Underdark, with other races and factions trying to claim some of the power long held by the drow. Despite Vizeran’s best efforts, not all drow believe that Lolth is responsible for the disaster, instead
blaming a lack of faith in the Demon Queen of Spiders, as well as the power of the wizards. Chaos and agitation for change embroil the city, forcing the already weakened ruling houses to put down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Gnoll Pack Lord The alpha of a gnoll pack is the pack lord, ruling by might and cunning. A pack lord earns the best of a gnoll pack’s spoils, food, valuable trinkets, and magic items. It ornaments
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
with fearful incomprehension. Shaped by draconic gods or the dragons themselves, dragonborn originally hatched from dragon eggs as a unique race, combining the best attributes of dragons and humanoids
. Some dragonborn are faithful servants to true dragons, others form the ranks of soldiers in great wars, and still others find themselves adrift, with no clear calling in life.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Star Spawn The Material Plane represents only one small part of the multiverse. Beyond the best-known planes of existence lie realms that are lethal to mortal life. Some are so hostile that even a
calling out to Elder Evils often speak of a Far Realm from which these entities hail. In truth, there is no one place or space from which they come. There is the multiverse of things that are, and there is the multiverse of things that shouldn’t be.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
gold and platinum in the nearby foothills, you came to Phandalin as well, not to earn a living, but to prey on those who struck it rich. You joined a gang calling itself the Redbrands and made some
Redbrands who still want you dead. Alignment: Neutral. You tend to do whatever seems best at the time. Sure, you’ve done some things you’re not proud of, and you’re not personally committed to making the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
these features calling only creatures that exist somewhere within Sigil itself.
The unique planar geography of Sigil should create interesting, even if sometimes confounding, twists, but it shouldn’t prevent a character from doing what they do best.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
with fearful incomprehension. Shaped by draconic gods or the dragons themselves, dragonborn originally hatched from dragon eggs as a unique race, combining the best attributes of dragons and humanoids
. Some dragonborn are faithful servants to true dragons, others form the ranks of soldiers in great wars, and still others find themselves adrift, with no clear calling in life.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Secret of Chief Yarb-Gnock Ruling a goblin horde is a thankless job. That’s a hard lesson for a rock gnome sorcerer to learn. Five years ago, before Icewind Dale became the perpetually frozen
wrecked caravan, he engineered a costume for himself. Disguised as a half-metal goblin, he infiltrated the goblins’ lair and did his best to fit in, cleverly using silent image spells to hide the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
The Role of Rules Why even have Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules are meant to
the designers intended, D&D is meant to be fun, and the DM is the ringmaster at each game table. The best DMs shape the game on the fly to bring the most delight to their players. Such DMs aim for RAF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
population dwindled, and eventually the Forgemaster was overtaken in prestige and influence by the Ruling Master of Sundabar, who came to speak for the human guilds and merchants of the surface city. One
such ruling master, Helm Dwarf-Friend, was so beloved and respected that his descendants were able to crown themselves kings, something no dwarf before or since has dared to do in Sundabar. King
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Fighter The best thing about blood money is that it spends just as readily as any other kind of money. Some fight to slake bloodlust. Others fight for the thrill of besting an enemy. Some fight for a
opportune moment, making your foe wonder what other tricks you might play.
4 Swearing, name-calling, political satire — you do it all. You make use of a range of down-and-dirty fighting epithets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
The Role of Rules Why even have a column like Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules
what’s on the page or what the designers intended, D&D is meant to be fun, and the DM is the ringmaster at each game table. The best DMs shape the game on the fly to bring the most delight to their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
who’ve done the things you haven’t quite gotten around to yet. Many decisionists go on to publish famous tomes, such as the best-selling Habits of Effective Adventuring Parties and I Don’t Care If
the Rogue Stole Your Coins, We Have a Job to Do. You help advance the franchise by calling for votes, making sure you’re always on the side with the most votes, and resolving disputes within the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
from doing so. As long as these Barovians are with the adventurers, random encounters occur on a roll of 9 or higher. Barovian Witch You hear a woman’s scratchy voice calling out a name. “Grizzlegut
(who has darkvision) or catch her by surprise. This Barovian witch is one of the servants of Strahd dwelling in area K56. She is calling out the name of her black cat familiar, which has gone missing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
fault of Acquisitions Incorporated. At least that’s what the local magistrate said. But before a final ruling could be handed down, Acquisitions Incorporated offered you a job! Don’t know how to swing
believe I have a chance to join Acquisitions Incorporated! The fun I’m going to have!
2 I’ve been wronged my entire life, and the world owes me.
3 I have always tried to make the best of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
craft like any other activity, calling for careful practice and constant attention to detail in order to yield the best, most satisfying results. Young nobles apprentice for a time with masters of
carts and learning to pick out the best ore samples from a lode. Slowly but surely, a dwarf masters every aspect of a task or an occupation from start to finish. Leadership and Government A clan is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Officer Winston Ryeback (see the accompanying sidebar) is behind the counter doing what he does best: preparing meals for the academy’s hungry cadets. When the characters arrive, the refectory holds a
calling it “gunpowder chowder.”
In addition to the characters, another group of cadets are receiving their first training assignment today. There’s talk that the training officers might combine the two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
.
The Arcane Acropolis is Karsus’s home, sanctum, and ruling palace. It is designed to awe and intimidate, to showcase his mastery of magic and serve his every whim as he develops ever more powerful
that know no higher calling than pure knowledge and academic glory. Reasons to Visit. Adventurers might visit the Last Academies for one of the following reasons: Magical Training. Any adventurer seeking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
first, you began to hear a voice calling you to stand against death’s endless hunger. Certain of your deity’s wishes, you resigned your post and set out on your quest. Personal Goal: Banish a Shadow
a champion to those who are overlooked by the institutions that exist to protect them. Recently, your resolve has been shaken by corruption in the city guard and ruling aristocrats. Personal Goal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
whatever emotion she chooses to evoke. Belial, meanwhile, doesn’t attempt to sway others with his interpersonal skills and focuses on the duties of ruling a layer of the Nine Hells. The two seem to hate and
. Her prodigious intellect allows her to glean the best information from the mountains of reports generated by her agents on the Material Plane. Fierna sometimes personally takes a role in bending a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
new ruler (see “Ruling Avernus”). If the characters return with Elturel to the Material Plane, read or paraphrase the following: The Chionthar River shines like a golden road stretching from Elturel to
.”
Zariel pulls a single golden feather from one of her wings and hands it to the character closest to her. A creature that holds this feather can cast planar ally as an action, calling Zariel and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
information. Not everyone truly appreciates the art of documancy, and only the best and brightest are chosen for this most important work. Come to think of it, I’m not sure you make the cut.
— Walnut
a habit of always being clear about what you’ve promised, but never saying when you’ll do it.
4 You love doing decorative scrollwork on documents, knowing that’s the best place to hide the fine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
to talk to them, though his bodyguards stand close by. Faerl pretends to take an interest in any talk of the characters looking into the Yellowcrest murders, calling the fact that no one was ever
, the bodyguards do their best to protect Faerl and ensure that he escapes in the coach. They then lay into the characters without mercy. The cult fanatics cast command or hold person on melee combatants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
down the gate of a backwater duke’s castle, slaying a dozen or more guards, then calling for parley is a typical fog giant strategy—followed by an offer to leave the duke alive in return for a treasure
ambitious humans, renegade elves, and greedy dwarves—all folk they see as properly civilized. They treat orcs, goblinoids, and other “barbarian” types as pesky vermin, best killed or driven away. Calculating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Krebbyg Masq’il’yr watch the characters at night, and Soluun Xibrindas watches them during the day (doing his best to stay out of the sunlight). See appendix B for details on these lieutenants
breaks off all contact with the characters for the time being. On the other hand, if the characters try to confront the drow spies, they avoid contact but leave behind a black eye patch as a calling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the best of mortals. That said, the reason for his initial interest in a champion isn’t always obvious. What made the sun god turn his attention to you? What sets you apart from the masses of people
, demonstrating your courage and your respect for this sacred creature.
4 You proved your mettle in a dramatic contest of strength, charisma, or a similar quality.
5 Calling on Heliod to witness you