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Half-Orc
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their mighty deeds.
Scarred and Strong
Half-orcs exhibit a blend of orcish and human characteristics, and their appearance varies widely. Grayish skin tones and prominent teeth are the most common
Gruumsh—lord of war and fury—created the first orcs, and even those orcs who turn away from his worship carry his blessings of might and endurance. The same is true of half-orcs. Some half
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
skin, and its long fingers end in broken and dirty nails. Grues are the weakest of the star spawn. A host of writhing, scrambling grues typically accompanies more powerful star spawn. Their constant
blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil Blessings
Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those who serve
Orc
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order from the encroachments of Fiends and other extraplanar threats. Gruumsh’s blessings have made orcs tireless guardians and mighty allies wherever they are found, even when they turn their
additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase
Goliath
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individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their
mock folk who rely on society’s structures or rules to maintain power.
Survival of the Fittest
Among goliaths, any adult who can’t contribute to the tribe is expelled. A lone goliath has
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
find ready audiences, and the constant flow of travelers means that both new spectators and new spectacles are always passing through.
You thrive in front of an audience. You know how to entrance them
measure my deeds against that person’s.
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I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
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I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Movement and Position In combat, characters and monsters are in constant motion, often using movement and position to gain the upper hand. On your turn, you can move a distance up to your speed. You
can use as much or as little of your speed as you like on your turn, following the rules here. Your movement can include jumping, climbing, and swimming. These different modes of movement can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Link to Vecna The characters each gain a metaphysical link to Vecna, which follows the rules for blessings presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Vecna’s Link is the result of feedback from the
again until you finish a long rest.
When the characters acquire this link, remind them about the Power of Secrets rules. Allow them to spend any secrets they’ve gained so far as usual.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
service, or a craft that supports by providing income. Houses are in constant competition with one another. They vie for money, for prestige, and, more than anything else, for power over others — the
surest sign of Lolth’s approval. No tactic is outside the rules in this ongoing conflict. Raids against another house’s outlying property (farming caverns, trade caravans, or hunting parties) are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Darguul Characters Darguun is a logical point of origin for goblin, hobgoblin, or bugbear characters. When creating a Ghaal’dar character from Darguun, consider the following. Constant Struggle
. Muut is expected; if you have no muut, you have no place in battle. Atcha is closer to “honor”; it is your personal honor, gained by doing virtuous deeds that go beyond the expectations of muut.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
circumstances of their birth. Through their lives, champions experience the blessings and curses of their divine relationships. Some might brandish incredible powers granted to them by the gods. Others, however
or forge a path that throws off the bonds of destiny. Regardless of the course they choose, the deeds of champions influence belief in the gods, but even more so, they fill the hearts of Theros’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
and ultimately murdered the traveler. When the rest of the family discovered their terrible deeds, the sisters killed their father and brothers. As their murder spree unfolded, the Mists rose. When
bountiful crops, potent medicines, or the children that fate denied them. The hags sowed blessings and despair in equal measure. Numerous hexblood children originated from the hags’ cauldron. In time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Darguul Characters Darguun is a logical point of origin for goblin, hobgoblin, or bugbear characters. When creating a Ghaal’dar character from Darguun, consider the following: Constant Struggle
no muut, you have no place in battle. Atcha corresponds to “honor,” especially your personal honor gained by virtuous deeds that transcend the expectations of muut.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Blessings As described in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, the gods sometimes use blessings to reward their faithful servants for momentous deeds. Completing a quest bestowed by the god is an
by an antimagic field or similar effect. There is no limit on the number of blessings a character can receive, but a character can’t benefit from multiple applications of a blessing at the same time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
your piety score. As you increase that score, you gain blessings from your god. Piety has nothing to do with faith or belief, except insofar as a person’s thoughts and ideals drive them to action in
score related to that god is 1. Your piety score increases by 1 when you do something to advance the god’s interests or behave in accordance with the god’s ideals. The gods expect great deeds from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Movement and Position In combat, characters and monsters are in constant motion, often using movement and position to gain the upper hand. On your turn, you can move a distance up to your speed. You
can use as much or as little of your speed as you like on your turn, following the rules here. Your movement can include jumping, climbing, and swimming. These different modes of movement can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
blessings to use as they see fit in service to him. Purphoros is eccentric, however, and he could suddenly appear to hand down commands to his champions after months or years of silence. Priests, other
his destructive rages, or they might earn his wrath more directly by displaying weakness or cowardice. Wayward champions are usually able to atone for their deeds and regain his favor when he is in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
a story as a group, so let the other players contribute through the words and deeds of their characters. Encourage players to engage by asking them what their characters are doing. It’s Not a
rules help you do this, but when you need to act as referee, try to make decisions that ensure everyone is having fun. Communicate with Your Players. Open communication is essential to a successful D&D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
a story as a group, so let the other players contribute through the words and deeds of their characters. Encourage players to engage by asking them what their characters are doing. It’s Not a
rules help you do this, but when you need to act as referee, try to make decisions that ensure everyone is having fun. Communicate with Your Players. Open communication is essential to a successful D&D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, suggestions for ways to use this adversary in your campaign, and its stat block. In addition, each Fiend is accompanied by new rules elements that you can use on their own or in tandem with the Fiend
incorporate these fearsome foes into your campaign in other ways. Characters might stumble across evidence of heinous deeds performed by one of these monsters or its servants, or you could make opposing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
together to oppose an overreach by a champion of Heliod. Or maybe they’re united by some common plight such as plague or war, as Erebos grants his blessings to those who determinedly face fate. From
Erebos’s most sacred rules—by allowing a lost soul to escape, for example—Erebos could transform into a campaign villain. The characters might then try to atone for their behavior or seek the protection of another god.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
who profess to be in Ephara’s service. Those who become excessively focused on rules and justice could overstep their bounds, using the law to oppress countercultural or nonconforming populations. The
few foes likely to serve the god’s will. Ephara’s urn is a fountain of blessings
(NOAH BRADLEY) Ephara’s Monsters Challenge Creature Source
1/8 Guard MM
1/2 Anvilwrought raptor MOoT
Orc
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stand against the wave.
Orc Culture and Beliefs
Orcs live in constant fear of their gods, and their behavior is rooted in that mentality. They believe that they can see the influence of the gods
tribe to the death.
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Every serious choice I make must be decided by signs or omens from the gods.
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I carry the teeth of a great warrior. They inspire me to commit great deeds in battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
followers of Shar have done dark deeds in her name — most notably the shadovar of Netheril, an entire society dedicated to Shar. The tragedies and losses brought about by the fanaticism of her
followers have caused many places to outlaw her worship and thus driven most of her priests into secrecy, but such prohibitions only heighten the priests’ umbrage at authorities and make the faithful a focal point for rebellion and revenge against whoever rules.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
apply the rules and keep the story going. The DM is a storyteller. The DM sets the pace of the story and presents the various challenges and encounters that the players must overcome. The DM is the
helpful ones. The most important thing to remember about being a good DM is that the rules are a tool to help you and the players have fun. The rules aren’t in charge. You’re the DM — you’re in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Those who prove themselves decisive and intelligent, such as the missing Queen Cymede of Akros, earn his grudging respect and continued blessings of precognition. He finds satisfaction not only in
constant, makes the ideal counter to the wise yet temperamental Keranos. Another interesting relationship exists with Purphoros. The passions of the divine blacksmith run hot, as does the need to create. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Dispater The cosmos is a grand game. He who knows its rules the best shall win the prize.
— Dispater
Dispater is the foremost arms dealer of the Nine Hells, and perhaps the greatest weapons
unearthed over his lifetime, the foundries of Dis produce deadly armaments that help to stem the abyssal tide. The fighting requires constant reinforcements, creating a voracious appetite for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
reconquest by the dwarves. Living in a near-constant state of war for generations, shield dwarves are a hardy people, slow to trust, with long memories and often an equally long list of grievances against
, Worldthrone, Wyrmslayer, and Yund.
Some dwarves hail from the family that founded or rules a given clan, and so they use the clan name as their family name. Others are simply “of” the clan, but bear the clan name with as much pride as their own surnames.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
character’s gift. These supernatural gifts are intended for starting characters, but some might be bestowed by gods as rewards for remarkable deeds. HEROIC FEATS
If your campaign uses the optional feat
rules from chapter 6 of the Player’s Handbook, your Dungeon Master might allow you to take a feat as a variant supernatural gift. You gain one feat of your choice. This list suggests twelve feats from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
all. Rules for Everything Devils are evil schemers by nature, but they must operate within the bounds of the Nine Hells’ intricate legal code. A devil’s attitude toward the law is in part driven by its
law that “prevents” it from offering help. Three Paths to Power Rank-and-file devils have three ways of ascending through the ranks. The Nine Hells uses a complex system of rules to quantify and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
deeds behind me and my ill-gotten gains to good use. She cursed me to dwell forever in this cave, spinning my gold into useful items for anyone who comes my way.”
In accordance with the rule of
hospitality (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2), Nib offers to craft a gift for each character. Taking up a pair of knitting needles, he swiftly knits his gold yarn into an object that retains a golden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
rules they are charged with enforcing, cleaving to the spirit of the law when the letter no longer serves justice. Because the Guildpact — the one force on Ravnica that can keep the guilds from
on constant alert for military threats. They work to maintain their fortifications to ensure that they aren’t overrun by Gruul marauders. Construction proceeds on new strongholds near Gruul territories
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
). Making Franchise Advancement Rewarding Advancing a franchise is meant to be a major accomplishment for the players and their characters. This is a moment to celebrate and reward the party’s deeds and to
adjudicate the characters’ customization choices. A good rule of thumb is to allow the players full creative freedom while sticking to the mechanics (however loose) presented by the rules in chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
letting them choose the setbacks, you can give players more agency in crafting the story of their characters’ deeds. Degrees of Failure Sometimes a failed D20 Test has different consequences depending
rules cover what happens on a natural 20 (it’s a Critical Hit) or a natural 1 (it always misses). Resist the temptation to add additional negative consequences to a natural 1 on an attack roll: the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
drow in their refuge. The constant fear of punishment, from one’s mistress or another, more powerful drow, keeps most slaves obedient, even when they aren’t directly supervised. The great cavern of
advantages over each other, they all live under the heel of House Baenre and the Matron Mother, who rules the city in Lolth’s name. On a large plateau high above the cavern floor is Tier Breche, also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
warlock. Standard Dark Spellcaster Franchise Rules
No summoning circles in the bathroom. No “tentacle talk” during mealtimes. You must wear a gag at bedtime. That constant screaming makes it hard for