before blessing deciding collect race

Kender

Species Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

themselves falling through portals to other planes and worlds. Kender sometimes amass impressive collections of curiosities. Some might collect mundane knickknacks or relics from magical sites, while

multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesn’t meet a violent end on an adventure. Height and Weight Player characters, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of

How and When to Use the Tables

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

, they don’t occupy a specific place in that process. You can use some of them early on — for instance, it’s possible to determine your parents and other family members immediately after deciding your

character’s race — but you could also wait until later in the process. You might prefer to establish more facts about your character’s game identity — such as your class, ability scores, and alignment — before supplementing that information with what’s offered here.

Humanoids and the Gods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

cataclysmic shift to replace him. With that in mind, consider the role of the gods in your world and their ties to different humanoid races. Does each race have a creator god? How does that god shape that

race’s culture? Are other folk free of such divine ties and free to worship as they wish? Has a race turned against the god that created it? Has a new race appeared, created by a god within the past few

Finding Icespire Hold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

or friendly NPC suggests that the characters pray for Tymora’s blessing at the Shrine of Luck. If one or more characters do so, Tymora’s blessing comes after a long rest when a mysterious, cloaked man

the way to the dragon’s lair, having come from there. Dobin’s steed is a retired, well-behaved race horse named Four-Leaf Clover.

Celebrate

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

) is an aerial race that takes place around Dura Quarter. See the sidebar for more information. Sun’s Blessing (15 Therendor). The festival of Dol Arrah, this is a day of peace and a time for enemies

party) who brings down the beast wins a purse of 500 gp and the blessing of Balinor. The Hunt can vary; some years multiple beasts are released and the hunter who catches the most of them is marked as

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

battle or illness, but an orc can live to about 40, remaining healthy almost up until the end. Luthic’s divine blessing can further extend an orc’s life, though Gruumsh is never happy when

everywhere in the world around them, and the priests of a tribe are entrusted with the responsibility of identifying these signs and omens — both good and bad — and deciding how the tribe should

28. Private Chapel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

with Moloch. To remedy this, he has requested more lizardfolk to brave the underwater lake and collect gemstones as tribute. He is preparing to bless the next volunteers. Secret Door A secret door to

mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the high priest to leave for area 29 by way of the secret door, then prepare for a ceremony of blessing.

Creating a New Item

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

several different abilities, but simply deciding that an item is always active or can be used a fixed number of times per day might be easier to manage. Power Level If you make an item that lets a

party pass an item around to gain its lasting benefits would be disruptive, the item should require Attunement. Limit Stacking. If the item grants a bonus that other items also grant, it’s a good idea to require Attunement so characters don’t try to collect too many of those items.

Creating a New Item

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

it has several different abilities, but simply deciding that an item is always active or can be used a fixed number of times per day is easier to manage. Power Level If you make an item that lets a

also grant, it’s a good idea to require attunement so that characters don’t try to collect too many of those items.

Meeting the Secretary

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

. After hearing about the characters’ exploits, Secretary Wei explains the assignment, highlighting the following points: This archaeological expedition seeks to collect accounts and relics from past

use to contact her if the need arises. Wei intends for the expedition to set out as soon as possible after the characters collect their initial payment, but they can take a few hours to rest and

Holidays

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

by a brief upturn in violence. Sun’s Blessing (15 Therendor) The festival of Dol Arrah is a day of peace and a time when enemies are urged to find a peaceful resolution to their conflicts. It’s one

Landing. The Race of Eight Winds (23 Lharvion) This event is an aerial race that takes place around Dura Quarter. The Hunt (4 Barrakas) In honor of the Sovereign Balinor, a fierce beast is brought to the

Blood Will Tell

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

pure orc blood. And they aren’t accepted into other societies because of their orc heritage. Half-orcs are seen as off-putting and intimidating by other people, which is both a blessing and a curse

, because while they are often left alone by those who fear them, they also become targets of discrimination, or outright attacks, from those who feel threatened by them. This prejudice against the race

Kender

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

. Some might collect mundane knickknacks or relics from magical sites, while others might become professional thieves. Kender Traits As a kender, you have the following racial traits. Creature Type. You

Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma modifier (choose when you select this race). You can use this bonus action a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Orc Culture and Beliefs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

around them, and the priests of a tribe are entrusted with the responsibility of identifying these signs and omens — both good and bad — and deciding how the tribe should react to them. As a race, orcs

The Shy Scholar

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

The Shy Scholar Once the contract is signed, Secretary Wei directs the characters to take the scroll to the Ministry of Finance to collect their first payment. With the shy excitement of someone who

search for Dragon’s Blessing. Personality Trait. “There’s nothing interesting about me. Tell me about yourself instead.” Ideal. “My work might go unseen, but it contributes to a greater whole.” Bond

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

at the actions or deeds of other races. They aren’t forgiving of other races, and they enjoy nursing their hatred until they get a chance to wreak revenge on a creature or a race that has wronged

being able to fly is an incredible gift, and it would be expected for kobolds to interpret the wings as a blessing from Tiamat, ordinary kobolds resent urds and don’t get along with them. Fragments

World-Shaking Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. The lost resource might be a precious metal, a species of plant or animal that held an important place in the local ecology, or an entire race or culture of people. Its absence causes a chain

mineral resource (gems, metals, ores) 5 A type of monster (unicorn, manticore, dragon) 6 A people (family line, clan, culture, race) 7 A kind of plant (crop, tree, herb, forest) 8 A waterway (river

The Obelisk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

havoc. These villains, the Sawplee goblins, have kidnapped townsfolk and destroyed key landmarks. It’s up to the characters to investigate. Once they collect enough clues, a visiting dwarven sage named

Underdark. Chapter 6 Summary Armed with knowledge from Ruxithid’s lair, the heroes race against forces allied with the mind flayer fanatics to retrieve three shattered obelisk pieces. One piece lies in

Oracular Conflux

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

in such a place. Oracular Conflux Adventures d12 Adventure Goal 1 Race an air elemental to an oracular conflux in order to receive a prediction of the future before the elemental’s

Collect the materials necessary to create a revolutionary oracular device. 12 Protect an oracle who must deliver bad news to a worshiper who is both influential and unpredictable. Oracular

Finding Torg's

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. Torrga found him and killed him with Sephek’s help. Once she’s sold off her goods in Ten-Towns, she plans to deliver the corpse to Luskan and collect the 125 gp bounty. Torrga is a neutral evil shield

unheated place such as a barn or an abandoned cottage. When asked about his odd style of dress, Sephek Kaltro claims that he was born on the holiday of Midwinter and that the Frostmaiden’s blessing

Life as a Halfling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

in a city or town dominated by another race. Everything Has a Story As do many other races, halflings enjoy accumulating personal possessions. But unlike with most other races, a halfling’s idea of

strives to collect everyday objects that played a significant role in an exciting story (such as “the rolling pin that Aunt Hattie used to chase away a bugbear” or “the shoes that Timtom wore when he

Life and Outlook

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

races, and they enjoy nursing their hatred until they get a chance to wreak revenge on a creature or a race that has wronged them. URDS: WINGED KOBOLDS Winged kobolds, known as urds, hatch seemingly

at random from kobold eggs, even in a tribe that has no adult urds. Although being able to fly is an incredible gift, and it would be expected for kobolds to interpret the wings as a blessing from

Gate of Illumination Locations

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

the gods prepare their prayers in this area, meditating on the blessing they want. A salamander and four fire snakes are in this room. The salamander stands guard before the door to area I5, while

Izel’s plan to collect offerings and cast them into volcanoes across the region, waking dozens of other tlexolotls. It can also relate any other detail of the Izel’s plot from the adventure’s background

City Celebrations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

City Celebrations At many times of year, hardly a tenday can pass in Waterdeep without the staging of some rite, race, or rousing ceremony of civic pride. Here I briefly summarize the most widely

Plowing and Running take the role of the dragons’ slayers, with the champion of the chariot race representing Athar and the champion of the horse race playing Piergeiron. Flamerule 1: Founders’ Day

Modifying a Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

presented as a divine blessing. Changing Spell Lists Modifying a class’s spell list usually has little effect on a character’s power but can change the flavor of a class significantly. In your world

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

Nymphs

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

collect along the Tartyx River and reclaiming wayward souls that try to slip back to the mortal world. This means lampads are most often spotted in graveyards, crumbling crypts, and tunnels that bore

, groups of oreads might race ahead of the destruction, dancing, singing, and doing what they can to maximize the impending devastation. Honor Among Fey. Hearkening back to some ages-old conflict, oreads

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

represents a typical member of the rank and file, though weaponry and armor can vary. Soldier Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield) Hit Points 16 (3d8

vedalken are lawmages. Lawmage Medium humanoid (any race), lawful neutral Armor Class 15 (breastplate) Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26) Speed 30 ft. STR 13(+1) DEX 12(+1) CON

Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

gory feast. Vaprak’s Blessing. After devouring the troll sent by Vaprak, bones and all, a frost giant becomes an everlasting one, gaining tremendous strength, an ill temper, and a troll’s regenerative

of Vaprak can no longer be hidden then, and the everlasting one is either killed or exiled by its clan. Sometimes small communities of everlasting ones gather and even reproduce, passing the “blessing

Portal Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

the four checks necessary to collect a group of items, their lackluster performance causes a bearded devil productivity specialist to appear and attack the party (including Dagdra) for 1 round. The

human scouts among the Six operatives, two stay behind and fire arrows at the party, while the other two scouts and a human cult fanatic race toward the barges. The intention of the Six operatives is to

Briny Maze Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

following blessing. This blessing adheres to the rules for blessings presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide: Blessing of the Solipsistic Mind. You access esoteric truths from an ancient tome by focusing

back of the room is all but obscured by the clutter. Ilvaash thrives on frustration and dismay. Two of Ilvaash’s zealots living in area B18 collect mundane items with defects. They store the items

The Fissure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

tunnels beneath the warehouse were dug as smugglers’ byways. Later, worshipers of That-Which-Endures (see the sidebar in the “New Race: Verdan” section in chapter 3) excavated chambers beneath the ground

the same character is submerged in all four pools, that character receives the blessing of That-Which-Endures. This blessing comes in handy later in area 7. Key. To make the key appear, one or more

The Dark Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Lolth’s blessing by being the one to bring such a blasphemer to justice. In order to survive, a wild mage must defeat or elude all attackers and forge an alliance with those who can be threatened or

unknown, as is Corellon, yet elves called “dark” exist in this world. These are elves whom others believe have betrayed their people, but to the eye, they bear none of the physical hallmarks of drow. I wonder if, with so mutable a race as elves, that state is permanent.

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

ability check, attack roll, or saving throw it makes. The creature can wait until after it rolls the d20 before deciding to use the number, but it must decide before the DM says whether the roll succeeds

(History or Religion) check, understands that once its corruption is undone, the pool can bestow a blessing on anyone who meditates here. A character who finishes a long rest in this area can roll a d20

Roleplaying a Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

mastery of our traditional crafts. (Good) 3 Strength. No other race can match the strength of giants, and none should dare to try. (Evil) 4 Lordship. Giants are the rightful rulers of the world. All

plundered, in the same way that a farmer might look at a rainstorm as a blessing from the harvest god. Frost giants recognize two kinds of loot: rod and kvit. Rod (“red”) plunder consists of living

Areas of the Water Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

a well-engineered system that taps the hidden spring in area C26. An ancient blessing provides the fountain with modest healing powers; anyone who drinks from it gains the benefits of having finished

at least three trips in a keelboat or ten trips with the small skiffs moored in area C1 to move all the cargo out of the hall. Characters can collect 500 pounds of the most valuable goods and haul

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