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Player’s Handbook
Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion.
Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and
;s armies, but even fewer people can claim the calling of a Paladin. When they do receive the call, these blessed folk turn from their former occupations and take up arms and magic.
Becoming a
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, without informing the rest of his family, Urmius bought a run-down carnival and persuaded Naeryx to help him operate it. Naeryx and Urmius—now calling themselves Mister Witch and Mister Light
to reckless acts.”
Bond. “This carnival is our opportunity for a new life, far away from the gloomy world we came from.”
Flaw. “I’m too confident in my own authority to
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
following tables. These traits override any conflicting personality trait, ideal, bond, or flaw.
Personality Traits
D8
PERSONALITY TRAIT
1
I treat all beings, even enemies, with respect
conduct myself determines my reward in the afterlife. (Lawful)
6
Redemption. All creatures are capable of change for the better. (Good)
Bonds
D6
BOND
1
I have a
Folk Hero
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
2
I worked the land
Druid
Legacy
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
.
Whether calling on the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are an embodiment of nature’s resilience, cunning, and fury. They claim no mastery over
, druids take on a more active role in combating the threat, as adventurers.
Creating a Druid
When making a druid, consider why your character has such a close bond with nature. Perhaps your
Paladin
Legacy
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
sacred glade before nature spirits and fey beings, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witness, a paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that
of the world, but even fewer people can claim the true calling of a paladin. When they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
. (Neutral)
6
Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see
inheritor.
Your bond might be directly related to your inheritance, or to the person from whom you received it. Your ideal might be influenced by what you know about your inheritance, or by what you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Roleplaying Lorinda Lorinda loves the trappings of motherhood and is off-puttingly maternal toward all those she encounters. She’s quick to dote on others, calling them unsettling pet names like
children get punished.” Bond. “My sweet Laoirse is my world.” Flaw. “The children can’t know what I was—what I am.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Creating a Druid When making a druid, consider why your character has such a close bond with nature. Perhaps your character lives in a society where the Old Faith still thrives, or was raised by a
an adventurer as part of your druidic calling, or did you first spend time as a caretaker of a sacred grove or spring? Perhaps your homeland was befouled by evil, and you took up an adventuring life in hopes of finding a new home or purpose.
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
exploring is part of a plan to find the secret of everlasting life. (Any)
6
Danger. With every great discovery comes grave danger. The two walk hand in hand. (Any)
d6
Bond
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
me away from my higher calling. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
2
I worked the land, I love the land
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and armor. Even
even fewer people can claim the calling of a Paladin. When they do receive the call, these blessed folk turn from their former occupations and take up arms and magic. Becoming a Paladin... As a Level 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
calling that puts me above the law. (Chaotic) 5 I like to know my enemy’s capabilities and weaknesses before rushing into battle. (Lawful) 6 I’m a monster that destroys other monsters, and anything else
that gets in my way. (Evil) Bonds d6 Bond 1 I keep my thoughts and discoveries in a journal. My journal is my legacy. 2 I would sacrifice my life and my soul to protect the innocent. 3 My torment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
before a god’s altar, in a sacred glade before nature spirits, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witnesses, a Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power
every Paladin lives on the front lines of the cosmic struggle against annihilation. Fighters are rare enough among the ranks of a world’s armies, but even fewer people can claim the calling of a Paladin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Creating a Druid When making a druid, consider why your character has such a close bond with nature. Perhaps your character lives in a society where the Old Faith still thrives, or was raised by a
an adventurer as part of your druidic calling, or did you first spend time as a caretaker of a sacred grove or spring? Perhaps your homeland was befouled by evil, and you took up an adventuring life in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Iroas’s Influence Iroas personifies the glory of victory, honorable combat, and physical competition. He is the unspoken bond between soldiers on the eve of battle, the courage of the standard
sees preparing for and winning life’s essential battles as being of paramount importance and the highest calling one can experience. The true warrior fights with honor, courage, and dedication, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
wooden sleds pulled by canines as big as wolves. The closest driver calls out, “Can we be of service?”
The figure calling to the party is Vellynne Harpell (see appendix C), a wizard of the Arcane
on it, their acid-eaten forms visible through gashes in their hide armor. Steering the other two sleds are four Icewind kobolds, two per sled. (See appendix C for the kobolds’ stat blocks.) Each sled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
adventureDwindling resources contribute to terrifying situations. When a group runs out of hit points, spells, food, or other vital reserves, tension and dread increase. High-level characters, though, have such
desperate choices powerful characters can avoid. Tools for Terror Survivors allow you to control how players will engage with a horror adventure. The stat blocks in the following section are designed to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Traits You can add traits to a creature’s stat block to communicate aspects of the creature’s nature. See the Creature Traits list for sample traits. You can also use traits from other stat blocks in
while it can see an ally within 30 feet of itself. Telepathic Bond. The creature is linked psychically to another creature. While both are on the same plane of existence, they can communicate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Manor (or asking Arnulf the butler) reveals that Vecken still lives on Immar Street, a few blocks away from the manor. All the people in the area know Vecken and speak of him as an example of bravery
.” Ideal. “Good will prevail as long as the strong stand against evil.” Bond. “My frail father needs my care. It is good that I gave up my adventuring life.” Flaw. “When anger and grief take hold of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
deserve. (Evil) 5 Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral) 6 Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I have a
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
my crewmates, not to ideals. (Neutral) 6 Aspiration. Someday I’ll own my own ship and chart my own destiny. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I’m loyal to my captain first, everything else second. 2 The ship is most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
deserve. (Evil) 5 Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral) 6 Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I have a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the “Akharin Sangar Gazetteer” section at the end of the adventure). If asked about the purple worm, Artavazda tells the characters such creatures are rare, calling the attack “a calamity incited by
the darkness that shrouds it.” Ideal. “Good and evil are as plain as day and night.” Bond. “It is my duty to protect Akharin Sangar according to Atash’s law.” Flaw. “I am incapable of telling a lie
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
loyalty to the cult is critical to its success. I must lead by example.” Bond. “With my loyal assistance, Lord Viallis will surely take over Waterdeep one day.” Flaw. “My standing makes it important that
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
communities across Ravnica.Trostani’s Traits Ideal: “In each of us is the strength of all of us.”
Bond: “All will come to the warm embrace of the Conclave.”
Flaw: “I have nothing but anger for those who
, causing them to uproot themselves and become awakened trees (see the Monster Manual for their stat blocks) for 1 minute or until Trostani uses a bonus action to end the effect. These trees understand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
has made two allied contacts. 21+ Character has made three allied contacts. Contacts are NPCs who now share a bond with the character. Each one either owes the character a favor or has some reason to
the streets seemed like a great idea at the time. 8 Everyone is calling you by some weird, embarrassing nickname, like Puddle Drinker or Bench Slayer, and no one will say why.* *Might involve a rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Rillyn clan must put aside its past scandals and return to our values of honorable behavior and hard work.” Bond. “My family comes first, in every word and action.” Flaw. “I can’t hide my scorn for
calling in a debt, Yvandre assumes. (In truth, Machil was murdered by agents of the Queen of Air and Darkness, who were looking for the book.) Those who accompanied Machil on his final expedition were
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
other peoples. Hobgoblins have little appreciation or patience for art. They leave little space for joy or leisure in their lives, and thus have no reserves of faith to call upon when in dire straits
know the value of arcane magic in warfare. Where other cultures treat magic as an individual pursuit, a calling that only a select few can even attempt, hobgoblins practice mass indoctrination and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
more important than all the gold in Zinda.” Bond. “I would cheat and kill to keep my daughter with me, but I fear I will lose her as a result.” Flaw. “I have taken the easy way out before, and I would
Proud Edun to break the bargain. After calling the witch to a secret meeting, they murdered her. Learning about Kala Mabarin When the effects of the poison end, Diva Luma and her fellow entertainers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
blocks) take meals here. They glance up at anyone who enters the room, but they pay no attention to characters dressed as Dragon Army troops. If a fight breaks out here, the soldiers resting in area O8
Army soldiers only with a successful DC 22 Charisma (Deception) check. If Hask believes he’s being tricked, he stands and attacks while calling for the soldiers in area O11, who arrive after 1 round
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
to help Caer-Dineval resolve its fishing disputes with Easthaven and Caer-Konig. The one calling the shots is a tiefling named Kadroth, who answers to someone named Levistus. C15. Old Library This room
-foot-square, 2-foot-thick, half-submerged slab of blue marble that blocks access to area C23. This slab is far enough away that characters won’t see it with torches or darkvision unless they move
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
attack or be damaged. In Draconic, they accuse the characters of trespassing, calling them desecraters and betrayers. A character can calm the spirits by assuring them in Draconic of the party’s
the golem. M3: Flooded Passage This chamber transitions from natural stone to walls and a floor of worked marble blocks. The passage tilts down to the southwest, where a carving depicts a dragon in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the importance of improvisation.” Ideal. “The best ideas are effective but also a little flashy.” Bond. “I’ll protect my family—their today and their tomorrow.” Flaw. “Dangerous? My plans aren’t
Draconic words, including the name “Nadir.” Draconians. A sivak draconian and five baaz draconians occupy this room (see appendix B for both stat blocks). The baaz draconians drag treasure from the sand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, the front gate remains barred but unguarded. K2. Gatehouse The gates open to a thirty-foot passage leading east. A portcullis blocks the far end of the passage, but you can see the castle yard on the
blocks the castle’s water gate (area K11). It only takes one person to operate the capstan, but lowering the chain to allow a boat to pass requires a character to use three actions cranking. Treasure






