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Mark of Healing Halfling

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

beloved in northwestern Khorvaire for her instrumental role in combating an epidemic in that region a decade ago, and Jorasco medics served in every nation’s army during the war. The guild runs

prosperity of the house, so they can continue to help future generations. While the public face of Jorasco is that of the healer, there are rumors that the house engaged in disturbing experiments

Other Religious Orders

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

priests and warriors from Aerenal is sworn to destroy all evil undead. The Devout of the Celestial Crown. One of many liturgical councils that serve a mostly administrative role for the priests of the

Sovereign Host, the Devout manage a large portion of the city of Sharn. The Gatekeepers. This ancient druid sect seeks to defend nature against aberrations, fiends, and undead.

Faiths of Khorvaire

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

Faiths of Khorvaire Religion plays an important role in Eberron. While gods don’t physically manifest as they do in other settings, people of faith believe that divine forces play a role in everyday

, including holy symbols and domains. This section provides a more direct look at what your faith means to you and how to reflect that devotion through your actions. In creating a devout character, it

Build Your Group

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

. Unlike the Prophet and Zealot, the Scholar isn’t necessarily devout, just knowledgeable. Teacher. Those in this role spread the teachings of the faith. This isn’t usually an effort to win converts

Persuasion (or sometimes Intimidation) and Religion can be useful for this character. Many clerics fill this role, but devout bards can also be effective Teachers. Some Teachers bring skills from the

Dwarves of the Five Nations

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

love the great Cathedral of the Silver Flame in Thrane more than devout followers of the Silver Flame. Ultimately, the typical dwarf in wider Khorvaire is more patriotic than the average human of the

Five Nations, and many dwarves fought for their nations in the Last War, at least for a time. When creating a dwarf character from the Five Nations, consider both your national loyalty and the role your

Preparation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Skeleton Skeleton, Flaming Specter Wraith Zombie Zombie, Ogre Key NPCs Name Role Stat Block Location Akira Norixius Fanatically devout dragonborn cultist Cultist Fanatic (Medium, Chaotic Evil

Death's Head Phalanx

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Doomcrown, who is the estranged son of Warlord Azrok (see level 3). A devout follower of the godslayer Maglubiyet, Doomcrown wants fire giants to ascend to the top of the giant ordning, envisioning their

brutal tyranny sweeping across Faerûn. He expects to play an important role in Emberosa’s ascension and conquest, and he dreams of ruling what remains of the High Forest once the elves and other forest

First Session: Character Creation

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

First Session: Character Creation Dungeons & Dragons is a game that requires several hours to play, but you can stop the game at any time and continue it later. The first session should focus on

, congratulate them on building their characters and begin the adventure with the next session. During character creation, your role as the DM is to let your players build the characters they want, and to help

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, rent-free, whenever they wish. If you want to continue the story, proceed with the “The Assault.” That information assumes that the characters take on a role in the upcoming invasion of the

Conclusion

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

memories. The characters might have more work to do to finally lay the gwishin to rest, such as reminding the city of Dae Won-Ha’s historic role in the city’s ascent to prosperity. Kun Ahn-Jun can help the

restoring knowledge of Dae Won-Ha’s deeds. If the characters don’t follow through with their promise to the gwishin, the fog and mysterious attacks continue across the city. Once the gwishin is put to

Why Are You Here?

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

heretical beliefs. A variation of this is that you’re hiding. As a devout cleric or paladin, you may have made enemies of the corrupt authorities in the local churches. If you use the haunted one background

the lower wards, you may have to evade this enemy. Another option is that you’ve taken on a role in the community. Your cleric is the preacher for the district, trying to help these troubled people

Splitting Loyalties

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

. Brightguard Before Atash, the Brightguard was a fringe collective of devout protectors who vowed to defend Akharin Sangar from evil in the name of their deity, the Sunweaver. When the angel Atash—an

. Maintain order under the enlightened direction of Atash. Character Role. Characters who align with the Brightguard find the group earnestly seeks to enforce Akharin Sangar’s laws and keep the city

Adventure Hooks

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

prominent role in chapters 1–chapter 4: Scott Murphy Gundren Rockseeker Meet Me in Phandalin. You’re in the city of Neverwinter when your dwarf patron and friend, Gundren Rockseeker, hires you to escort a

’ notice. Gauntlet Trainee. You have pledged yourself to the Order of the Gauntlet, a devout and vigilant group that seeks to protect others from evildoers. Before you become a full-fledged member

Journey through Wildspace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

succeeds automatically, allowing the training exercise (and the journey) to continue. Challenge 1: Plotting a Course The characters must use their Wildspace map to plot a course to their destination

. Have each character make a DC 12 ability check. Each player chooses which check to make based on their character’s role aboard the ship: Captain: Wisdom (Survival) or Charisma (Persuasion

Campaign Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

prominent role in your campaign is to apply a draconic twist to any of these events. A half-dragon conqueror acquiring an Orb of Dragonkind can throw a world into chaos Rise or Fall of a Leader or an Era. A

wrath? Will these rampages continue? What might appease the creature? Assault or Invasion. A dragon might attack a stronghold of civilization, or an army marching under Tiamat’s banner with dragon

Reactions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

next turn. If the reaction interrupts another creature’s turn, that creature can continue its turn right after the Reaction. In terms of timing, a Reaction takes place immediately after its trigger

unless the Reaction’s description says otherwise. What Would Your Character Do? Ask yourself as you play, “What would my character do?” Playing a role involves some amount of getting into another

Kuo-toa Archpriest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

. An archpriest’s belief in its god is so fervent that it manifests the powers of a high cleric. The archpriest can also bestow spells to devout underlings called whips. One or more of these whips are

also the archpriest’s children, and their primary role in kuo-toan society is to fight to the death to claim the throne when the archpriest dies. If a whip displeases the archpriest, the archpriest

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

common apes. Although some purebloods are able to reproduce with humans, most are disgusted by the idea and would do so only if seduction is necessary for a pureblood to preserve a role as a confidant or

Trait 1 I see omens in every event and action. The serpent gods continue to advise us. 2 I have very high standards for food, drink, and physical pleasures. 3 I prefer to be alone

House Jorasco

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

healers. The leader of the guild, Baron Ulara d’Jorasco, is much beloved in northwestern Khorvaire for her instrumental role in combating an epidemic in that region a decade ago, and Jorasco medics

greed; it’s about ensuring the prosperity of the house, so they can continue to help future generations. While the public face of Jorasco is that of the healer, there are rumors that the house engaged

Reactions

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

next turn. If the reaction interrupts another creature’s turn, that creature can continue its turn right after the Reaction. In terms of timing, a Reaction takes place immediately after its trigger

unless the Reaction’s description says otherwise. What Would Your Character Do? Ask yourself as you play, “What would my character do?” Playing a role involves some amount of getting into another

Noteworthy Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Muhar? Are you a scribe or priest of Har’Akir’s gods? Are you a trader who travels the land or a member of the desert-dwellers known as Sute’s Chosen? What role does music play in your life? Do you

? Are you a devout follower of all the gods of Har’Akir, or do you favor a single deity? Do you worship only as you must to gain food and protection from the priests? Do you secretly worship a deity other than the gods of Har’Akir?

Military Backgrounds

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

. While charlatan is an obvious background for a spy, you could easily adapt criminal or urchin to the same role. Military Backgrounds 1d10 Military Background 1 You were a common soldier

support to your troops. Were you always devout, or did you find your faith on the battlefield? (Acolyte) 7 You used your remarkable knowledge as part of a military think tank… or perhaps you provided

Orcs of the Shadow Marches

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

Orcs of the Shadow Marches The orc Gatekeepers played a crucial role in defeating the daelkyr and binding their evil in Khyber, and their descendants continue to maintain the ancient seals and fight

continue to live in the Shadow Marches, and centuries of battles between them have diminished both sides. Humans settled in the Shadow Marches long ago, and the first half-orcs helped to cement the bond

Orcs

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

Marches were the first druids on Khorvaire. The Gatekeepers played a crucial role in defeating the alien daelkyr and binding this evil in Khyber, and their descendants continue to maintain the ancient

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

who study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as

orcs can be dominated by evil creatures of immense power, and they accept this subservient role either because they are forced to or because it offers them a measure of security while they engage in

Thessalar

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

owlbear. In recent years, he has also researched the prolonging of life—namely his own. Thessalar hopes that by becoming a lich, his research and experiments can continue indefinitely. Over time

‘Gygax,’ and for her role in crafting Queen Ehlissa’s Marvelous Nightingale, one of the artifacts appearing in the first edition Dungeon Masters Guide. When operated, this magical-mechanical marvel would shoot eye rays of different colors and effects, and produce songs able to work magical wonders.

Build Your Group

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

important than their current role. No particular set of talents is common to all soldiers, but military units often strive to avoid duplication of skills. Warforged. Literally made for war, most

warforged characters have spent the years since the end of the Last War trying to find a new way of life. For some warforged, the answer is to continue fighting the war one way or another, often as part

Trouble in Baldur's Gate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

so that all payments to the decapitated organization can be cut off. Thalamra, a devout disciple of the archdevil Zariel, has brokered a deal that will enable her to claim the role of grand duke once

Build Your Group

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

this role, as are paladins—as long as they aren’t asked to do things that violate the tenets of their oaths. Marshal. Combat is the specialty of the Marshal, who focuses on enforcing the law of the

land and bringing fugitives to justice. Fighters and paladins make natural Marshals, many being former soldiers who continue fighting the Last War in different venues. They often have reasonable

Redcloak Battalion

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

of the Last War; if the group is to continue, the Redcloaks of the future have to learn the soldier’s trade in different battles. To such ends, senior members of the battalion send your party on

bitterly. Thrane. In the waning years of the Last War, the Redcloaks played a major role in the devastating Battle of Cairn Hill between Brelish and Thrane forces. Thanks to heavy losses on both sides, veterans of that battle tend to nurse bitter grudges against their enemies.

Yeenoghu's Hunt

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

. The characters can retreat away from the sounds of combat, but doing so means backtracking for six miles to find another route. If they continue ahead, they are confronted with a grisly scene. Though

, feasting on the goristro’s corpse. If the characters want to continue forward, the gnolls and hyenas need to be dealt with. Alternatively, if the characters are indecisive or spend too long debating the

Worshiping Karametra

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

Worshiping Karametra The earth’s fertility is essential for mortal life to continue. Those who live in the modern poleis might not be as aware of that fact as those who farm their own food, but even

. Worshipers of Karametra gather for a feast once a month, on the evening of the full moon, that celebrates the god’s role in parenthood and community. New parents receive gifts and blessings, and young

Kruphix's Influence

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

the few who understand the role of mortal belief in shaping the younger gods—a concept even most gods don’t fully comprehend. Kruphix is the only being who has the ability to seal the borders between

and into death, Kruphix respects both Erebos and Athreos. He sees Erebos as a necessary check on Heliod’s power, and he even allowed Athreos to continue his vital work on the fringes of the mortal

Falls Clearing

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

Role. Dukha tries to stay out of this conflict, but he doesn’t want to see his fellow weretigers harmed. If the weretigers attack, Dukha shouts for the lycanthropes to fall back, telling them the

who dwell in the forest. After conversing with the characters, the weretigers encourage the party not to linger in their territory; then they depart. Dukha makes no apologies for hiding his true nature and encourages the characters to continue their search for the riverine Tinjhorna atop the falls.

Horror in Your Game

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

tales, but what place do they have in your D&D game? As a DM, you determine what place horror has in your adventures. Consider the following topics and how this book can aid you in determining the role of

book are right for your game and promise the most fun for all players. Uncle Rudolph, We continue our pursuit of that were-wretch, Natalia Vhorishkova. Before she fled our last confrontation, she

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