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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
their lives to build a prison of celestial light: a silver flame that bound the overlords in Khyber once more. These bonds have held for countless generations, but the overlords still yearn to break free
soldiers and civilians alike, whose actions then weakened the overlord's bonds to give him even greater sway over the regions surrounding his shards. The violence seen in Thaliost and other occupied
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, frigid regions, many of them are among the friendliest of dragonkind, nurturing and optimistic.
Inner Glow
When they hatch, crystal dragons have dull gray scales, with a few white or clear crystalline
above to build their lairs. Then, like gem cutters seeking the perfect diamond, they spend much of their lives refining, polishing, and enhancing the beauty of their lairs.
Crystal dragons&rsquo
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in desolate, frigid regions, many of them are among the friendliest of dragonkind, nurturing and optimistic.
Inner Glow
When they hatch, crystal dragons have dull gray scales, with a few white or
seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky above to build their lairs. Then, like gem cutters seeking the perfect diamond, they spend much of their lives refining, polishing
Tortle
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The Tortle Package
dozen) in a fortified compound enclosed by stone walls that are easily defensible. If no such compound exists, they build one. The parents spend the remainder of their lives guarding the compound
, defending their offspring, and sharing a lifetime of knowledge before they die. When the children are old enough to leave the compound, they pick up whatever weapons and tools their parents left behind and
Druid
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Basic Rules (2014)
; territory.
Druids are often found guarding sacred sites or watching over regions of unspoiled nature. But when a significant danger arises, threatening nature’s balance or the lands they protect
? Perhaps your homeland was befouled by evil, and you took up an adventuring life in hopes of finding a new home or purpose.
QUICK BUILD
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Bard
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versatility. Many bards prefer to stick to the sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if
, making a bargain for a musical gift in addition to your life and freedom, but at what cost? QUICK BUILD You can make a bard quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma should be your
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
to begin your career as a mere attendant, you can aspire to become a skilled mage or alchemist, a laboratory supervisor, or even a flamethrower-wielding scorchbringer tasked with defending Izzet
it was sabotage that destroyed my first laboratory and killed many of my friends, and I seek revenge against whoever did it.
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I have the schematics for an invention that I hope to build one day
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous
sewer tunnels, paying them with food and tools the kobolds wouldn’t have access to on their own. If they are treated well and left alone to do the job, the kobolds work industriously and build a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
by stone walls that are easily defensible. If no such compound exists, they build one. The parents spend the remainder of their lives guarding the compound, defending their offspring, and sharing a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Other Heads of State The head of almost any nation described in chapter 2 could be your patron. For some nations and regions, it’s impossible to speak of a “head of state,” but you might enjoy the
trade pacts with the nations of Khorvaire. 2–3 As agents of Queen Aurala, help her build Aundair’s strength in preparation for the next war, without alerting other nations to her ambitions. 4–5 Assist the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Monster Manual). The flying spiders are giant spiders that have wings and a flying speed of 40 feet. They zip around the cavern and build web nests in the caps of zurkhwood mushrooms. The drow cut down
zurkhwood when they need to build furniture or rafts, while gardens of barrelstalk and trillimac provide food, water, and parchment (see “Fungi” for more information on barrelstalk, trillimac, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
and using it to defeat a cosmic threat. Example 2: Agents of X You can also build a campaign around the idea that the adventurers are agents of something larger than themselves — a kingdom or secret
lies beyond the realm of a known enemy and forces them to navigate hostile territory. The characters could be pilgrims in search of a holy site or members of a secret order dedicated to defending the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
course, non-Acquisitions Incorporated rival organizations might be present. You are expected to drive them out of business. (Or give them untimely deaths. You do you.) A franchise can build or operate
federation, covering a territory the size of half the Sword Coast in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. A large territory might overlap with other Acquisitions Incorporated regions, though you are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
a matter of fighting over territory, since both dwarves and giants often prefer to live in mountainous regions. But the myths told by both giants and dwarves on some worlds describe the conflict
animosity between elves and giants. Perhaps in your world, elves and giants have coexisted peacefully in separate regions of the world. Or maybe they warred fiercely: an elven thrower (a spear that is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
at the touch of a child when they are unlocked. While some other races erect statues or build special structures to honor their heroes or commemorate momentous events, the dwarves live and work within
clan and stronghold are inextricably tied together — if one comes undone, the other fails as well. As such, defending the stronghold is a concern that the dwarves address even in the earliest stages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
these towers, advise Aundair’s queen on all things magical, and confer with colleagues visiting from other nations. Apprentices come from all over Khorvaire to train at Arcanix. If you’re a wizard
Galifar. When creating an Aundairian, consider whether you have ties to any of the affected regions and if this influences your opinion of Thranes or druids.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
regions or nations that border the North, while others are prevalent in parts of the world far from the Sword Coast. Arkaiun Short in stature with tan skin and dark hair, the Arkaiuns dwell primarily in
build sturdy ships that are capable of weathering the tumultuous seas around their home. Ffolk Names: (Male) Artur, Bern, Colin, Manfred, Tristan; (female) Alicia, Gennifer, Meridith, Elaine, Olivia
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Valhalla, Vanaheim, Alfheim, and other regions), Midgard (the Material Plane), and Niflheim (the underworld). The Bifrost, the rainbow bridge, is a unique transitive plane that connects Asgard and
, like a hole torn in the fabric of the cosmos. Other Visions As you build your own cosmology, consider the following alternatives. The Omniverse. This simple cosmology covers the bare minimum: a Material
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
family becoming immolated in its home, but most agree the culprit was a dracolich, of all things, residing in the ruin and defending the family’s wealth. The gods only know what led to the creation of
attention or ire. Travelers who leave the inhabitants of the Misty Forest alone, and who build their campfires small and solely of fallen branches, are usually permitted to pass, so long as the folk of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
man has no hope of defending himself against the creatures. Massive coyotes are a persistent threat in the Rattle. The three coyotes use the dire wolf stat block, while the farmer they pursue is a
commoner) is an old man with a stocky build and an easy smile. He walks at an amble and speaks with a drawl—but his mind is constantly working, developing solutions to any problem he faces. Polder has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
god favors towers and hanging gardens that lift the verdant natural world up toward Nyx in her honor. In the Nessian Wood, Setessans build watchtowers that serve the dual purpose of military defense
Adventures table offers ideas for adventures in such a place. Watchtower Adventures d10 Adventure Goal
1 Guard a watchtower from assault.
2 Assault a watchtower, defeating the guards defending
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
are divided into three types of duty and armed appropriately for the task before them: Alamon. Rugged forces of wanderers patrol Akros’s borders, defending against invasion or attack by monsters that
small number of serfs are skilled artisans who manage to build a more prosperous life for themselves with their crafts. But even these wealthier serfs can’t own the land they live on, and they enjoy few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Dwarves don’t change their minds easily, and once set on a course rarely alter their strategy. Their commitment to following a plan serves them well when they build a stone bridge designed to last for
centuries, but the same inflexibility can bring problems when applied to the unpredictable dangers of the world. A clan might continue to depend on the same plan for defending its stronghold that has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, Halaster tapped into his immense power to summon beings from other planes of existence to help him build a wizard’s tower to dwarf all other wizard’s towers. But as the seasons wore on, the Seven saw
guardians in Undermountain. Populating and defending the dungeon became an obsession. Over time, the mage’s preoccupation with Undermountain electrified his eccentricities and infused him with an air of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
cooperate as part of a single organization, overseen by a council of experienced members known as the Conclave. Equally devoted to the study of magic and united in defending their knowledge and
ambitions, then pursue the goals of their order, and then support the continued well-being of the Conclave. Towers of High Sorcery Thousands of years ago, the Mages of High Sorcery cooperated to build
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
magic item or art object to build a hoard around
3 Acquire minions who will bring food and treasure
4 Establish dominance over other wyrmlings in the same brood
5 Secure a partnership
and the regions around their lairs. Hunting dragons typically fly on a more-or-less circular path out to one edge of their territory and back in a day, traveling about 75 miles in total. Young dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
defending the makeshift Wall from threats out of the Chasm prove themselves capable of becoming a proper military force. Both Baldur’s Gate and Waterdeep have offered to help train the new guards of
city. Anyone who is willing to do so can come to this area, claim a portion of land, and build a structure in which to live or work. There aren’t yet any guilds to restrict trade or construction, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
occupies. He can share any of the local names for Northern Wastes regions, like “Wormgut” and “Giant’s Spine,” shown on map 5.1. He also considers himself an expert on the fauna of the Northern Wastes
build and protect Heart’s Hollow. Over a hundred years ago, she came to the Northern Wastes seeking clutches of good dragon eggs hidden in the region, but she hasn’t found any yet. Although she focuses on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
doing so. THE WARDS OF WATERDEEP
Waterdeep has long been divided into several large regions called wards. To locals these are essential to Waterdeep, but outsiders often lose track of which ward
city.
North Ward. Home to many noble villas, townhouses, and a great many inns, North Ward is the neighborhood of the respectably wealthy.
Sea Ward. Those whose fortunes are on the rise build their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
more information on Uthgardt shamans.) Uthgardt hunt and forage for food. With one notable exception among the tribes, they don’t build houses or permanent settlements, preferring a nomadic lifestyle
forests that surround the Silver Marches, and are even making forays into elf-controlled regions of the High Forest in an effort to find the Grandfather Tree and lay claim to it. Seriska Hungermaw is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
relaxed and open attitude toward the outside world. Because they dwell in regions that lack the towering peaks that their mountain kin favor, they build stone fortresses that start above ground and end in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
to evil, but it gave Callarduran the power to control earth elementals — which, it is said, he can confer to deep gnomes by rubbing the stone and saying their names. Flandal Steelskin The stories that
worked together to replace it with a stronger one made of iron, but her resentment over the mishap lingers. Gnomes build their homes in hidden and defensible places because Gaerdal teaches them these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
best able to take advantage of trade routes and access to the Sea of Fallen Stars. As in the North, there are cold lands to the east, as well as more temperate regions. As one travels farther from the
place Aglarond will be in a generation’s time, except that its potential for great change will be realized. REGIONS OF THE REALMS
Just as “the North” describes an area that includes a number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
their lives to build a prison of celestial light: a silver flame that bound the overlords in Khyber once more. These bonds have held for countless generations, but the overlords still yearn to break
soldiers and civilians alike, whose actions then weakened the overlord’s bonds to give him even greater sway over the regions surrounding his shards. The violence seen in Thaliost and other occupied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
than rafts to traverse it. The Dunwater’s nature makes it an ideal stalking ground for bandits. Outlaws and evil humanoids build temporary forts along the river, keeping a watch out for anyone trying to
rare times, the elves organize patrols into the deepest, deadliest regions of the Dreadwood in hopes of defeating threats in their nascent state.