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Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

skill. Likewise, a fighter is adept with shields and every form of armor. Beyond that basic degree of familiarity, each fighter specializes in a certain style of combat. Some concentrate on archery

around you? Were you particularly ruthless? Did you get extra help from a mentor, perhaps because of your exceptional dedication? What drove you to this training in the first place? A threat to your

Criminal / Spy Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. Even criminals who operate outside of such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below

abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority. d8 Personality Trait 1 I

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male

. For example, some of the oldest dwarves living in Citadel Felbarr (in the world of the Forgotten Realms) can recall the day, more than three centuries ago, when orcs conquered the fortress and drove

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

ability and increases in potency with the passage of time. Or, the true nature of your inheritance might not be apparent at first and is revealed only when certain conditions are met. When you begin

. 7 I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter. 8 I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny? d6 Ideal 1 Respect. People deserve to be treated

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

foes when they found them and drove the rest into hiding. With their foes banished to the deepest reaches of the sea, tritons settled in to watch for any sign of their return. Over time, the tritons

arrogant. They see themselves as caretakers of the sea, and they expect other creatures to pay them deep respect, if not complete deference. This attitude might grate on others, but it arises from a seed

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

-minted 1-zino coins) Feature: Legal Authority You have the authority to enforce the laws of Ravnica, and that status inspires a certain amount of respect and even fear in the populace. People mind

Long Memory, Long Grudges

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Felbarr (in the world of the Forgotten Realms) can recall the day, more than three centuries ago, when orcs conquered the fortress and drove them into an exile that lasted over 250 years. This

with stoic endurance and little change. They respect the traditions of their clans, tracing their ancestry back to the founding of their most ancient strongholds in the youth of the world, and don’t

Long Memory, Long Grudges

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Felbarr (in the world of the Forgotten Realms) can recall the day, more than three centuries ago, when orcs conquered the fortress and drove them into an exile that lasted over 250 years. This

with stoic endurance and little change. They respect the traditions of their clans, tracing their ancestry back to the founding of their most ancient strongholds in the youth of the world, and don’t

Patron Benefits

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

your identity and identify you as a member of the press, which commands a certain amount of respect. You can often secure an audience with those you want to talk to. Of course, this isn’t a guarantee

Suggested Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

drove away the person I love. I strive to win back the love I’ve lost. 4 A terrible guilt consumes me. I hope that I can find redemption through my actions. 5 There’s evil in me, I can feel it. It must

never be set free. 6 I have a child to protect. I must make the world a safer place for him (or her). Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I have certain rituals that I must follow every day. I can never break them. 2

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

royal family could poison a meal and declare it “safe” after taking a bite. There are legends of certain yuan-ti infiltrating human cities and forming deadly covert societies that sell

another society and wish to be part of it. 3 I respect my superiors and obey them without question. My fate is theirs to decide. 4 I have an interest in an unsuitable mate, which I can&rsquo

Running the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

Running the Adventure There is considerable information contained herein with respect to what the players see as they explore the steading, and what the inhabitants do if they become aware of the

intruders. This does not mean that you, as Dungeon Master, must surrender your creativity and become a mere script reader. You will have to make up certain details for areas and items that characters

Social Contract

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

implicit or explicit commitments to the following points: You will respect the players by running a game that is fun, fair, and tailored for them. You will allow every player to contribute to the

ongoing story and give every character moments to shine. When a player is talking, you are listening. The players will respect you and the effort it takes to create a fun game for everyone. The players will

Tempus

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

, appearing to one side or the other. If he is seen riding a white mare (Veiros), then the army will succeed. If he rides a black stallion (Deiros), then defeat is certain. Most often he appears to be riding

envision him. Tempus’s favor might be randomly distributed, but over the centuries his priests have made an effort to spread and enforce a common code of warfare — to make war a thing of rules, respect for

Lay Out the Premise

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

as you’re planning adventures. If your adventure relies on certain events, plan for multiple ways they might come about, or be prepared for clever players to prevent those events from happening as

. See “Respect for the DM” in chapter 1 and “Draw In the Players” later in this chapter for advice about dealing with this situation. One way to give players impactful choices is to keep multiple

Sailor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

crewmate). Because you’re calling in a favor, you can’t be certain of a schedule or route that will meet your every need. Your Dungeon Master will determine how long it takes to get where you need to

someone else to do it. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. The thing that keeps a ship together is mutual respect between captain and crew. (Good) 2 Fairness. We all do the work, so we all share in the rewards

Mutual Respect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Mutual Respect Whether you’re playing with long-time friends or strangers, it’s important to create a foundation of mutual trust. The best games happen when everyone at the table feels safe enough to

be themselves, speak up, and get into character. It’s up to everyone to uphold the principles of respect. Difficult conversations often fall on the DM to lead, but they don’t have to. If one player’s

Dwarfholds of the North

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

back Gauntlgrym. Lost half my foot to an orc’s blade, and slew every damned one that got in my way marching home. If I want to sit and enjoy my old age now that we finally drove the orcs back, I’ll do

it is a call into history, for although every dwarven settlement now has its own masters, kings, and queens, they all respect the memory of the great hammer of Delzoun and the glorious kingdom it

Eileanar Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

empire, including the Last Academies in the Inner Ring district (detailed in “Eileanar Locations”). Religion Scattered shrines dot Eileanar. The Netherese pay grudging respect to a few members of the

eventually split into the gods known in the present day as Beshaba, god of misfortune, and Tymora, god of good fortune. Priests and holy folk aren’t respected in this enclave, and they’re typically called upon only on certain ritual days for propriety’s sake.

Iroas's Influence

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

followers to hone their bodies and minds just as they hone their blades. He is certain that to slacken his vigilance and grow lazy would guarantee his demise at the edge of his brother’s blood-soaked

charge is to ensure that war is waged with a code of honor and to prevent his brother’s depravity from spreading through the world. Iroas holds an abiding respect for Purphoros, who girds his

Mutual Respect

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

Mutual Respect Whether you’re playing with long-time friends or strangers, it’s important to create a foundation of mutual trust. The best games happen when everyone at the table feels safe enough to

be themselves, speak up, and get into character. It’s up to everyone to uphold the principles of respect. Difficult conversations often fall on the DM to lead, but they don’t have to. If one player’s

Cult of the Black Earth

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

horror of his fate drove Marlos mad. He fled his ancestral home, taking his collection of masks with him. After years of wandering and hiding in one ruined estate or another across the Western

suspicious of the Cult of Howling Hatred. They believe that the air cultists are mercurial, unreliable, and generally out of touch with reality. The earth cultists respect the strength and ferocity of the

Silverymoon

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

the mythal. Should a foe try to traverse the Moonbridge, the span can be willed (by the city’s rulers, and certain others specially attuned to the mythal) out of existence, dropping attackers into the

, either, in part because his affection and respect for the former High Lady has been extended, in large part, to her sister Laeral, now the Open Lord of Waterdeep. Despite reports of her death decades

Echoes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

seek knowledge for whatever all-important purpose or quest drove them there. Each echo is also from a specific point in time (possibly including the future). Echoes in Gravenhollow d20 Echo 1–2

Silverhand This legendary wizard and leader appears as a human female in her early twenties. She interacts with the characters with kindness and a certain whimsy, but doesn’t disclose what time period

The Zhentarim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

Ideals: Logic, greed (“I’m certain we can come to an agreement that all parties will favor. But if not, we have other means of settling the issue.”) Interaction Traits: Polite, mercantile, ruthless

to prevent resurrection. The Black Network remains uncommitted until the final council when pledges are made. If the party has earned the Zhentarim’s respect, they provide their services at only a

The Zhentarim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Ideals: Logic, greed (“I’m certain we can come to an agreement that all parties will favor. But if not, we have other means of settling the issue.”) Interaction Traits: Polite, mercantile, ruthless

to prevent resurrection. The Black Network remains uncommitted until the final council when pledges are made. If the party has earned the Zhentarim’s respect, they provide their services at only a

The Zhentarim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

Ideals: Logic, greed (“I’m certain we can come to an agreement that all parties will favor. But if not, we have other means of settling the issue.”) Interaction Traits: Polite, mercantile, ruthless

to prevent resurrection. The Black Network remains uncommitted until the final council when pledges are made. If the party has earned the Zhentarim’s respect, they provide their services at only a

4. Describe Your Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

languages or proficiency with certain kinds of tools. Record this information, along with the personality information you develop, on your character sheet. Your Character's Abilities Take your

aspires to someday reclaim Mithral Hall, his homeland, from the shadow dragon that drove the dwarves out. His flaw is tied to his caring, sensitive nature—he has a soft spot for orphans and wayward souls, leading him to show mercy even when it might not be warranted.

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order. All Are Fighters Most of the orcs that stay behind when the

the gods has no clear explanation, the priests might have to meditate for hours or days to get a vision of its meaning. Every group of orcs has particular superstitions and recognizes certain omens

Master Manipulators

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

trust a hag. Hags are curious about other creatures of power. They enjoy receiving news and gossip about other hags and influential creatures such as dragons, demons, genies, and certain mortals

. Offering a hag accurate information of this sort as part of a bargain earns a small measure of her respect, and might make her more receptive to the idea of a “fair” deal. When a hag bargains with other

Criminal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below. d8 Specialty 1 Blackmailer 2 Burglar

, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority. d8 Personality Trait 1 I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. 2 I am always

People of Akros

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

to have transformed into a pillar of fire and vanished into the wind, but until her death is certain, the lektoi are reluctant to name a new monarch. Anax and Cymede have no children, so the king’s

centaurs of the Pheres band. Members of those peoples rarely find a warm welcome in Akroan territory. However, Akroans respect prowess, loyalty, and self-sacrifice, and might welcome any who embody such

Demon Customization Tables

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

Demon Customization Tables This section provides tables useful for DMs who want to customize certain demons. Demon Personality Traits d6 Trait 1 I enjoy telling lies. 2 Threats are my only

language. 3 I fawn over others to make my betrayal more unexpected. 4 I crush those I can defeat, and lie in wait to weaken and overwhelm those I must respect. 5 I will do anything to survive. Anything. 6

Criminal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below. d8 Specialty 1 Blackmailer 2 Burglar

, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority. d8 Personality Trait 1 I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. 2 I am always

Giants and Other Ancients

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

the children of Tiamat. Similarly, many D&D worlds feature an ancient history of conflict between dwarves and giants. This enmity is visible most clearly in certain magic items originally made by

, and the two peoples maintain a sense of mutual respect. War of the Ancients Jabari Weathers When giants hold up the sky, what happens when dragons decide to make the sky fall? You might also

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