broad before diffusing champion resolve

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

empires on the foundation of conquest and trade. Whatever drives them, humans are the innovators, the achievers, and the pioneers of the worlds. A Broad Spectrum With their penchant for migration

, humans champion causes rather than territories or groups. Human Names and Ethnicities Having so much more variety than other cultures, humans as a whole have no typical names. Some human parents

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

enjoy simple yet lovely jewelry. A Timeless Perspective Elves can live well over 700 years, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are

insults with vengeance. Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They

Human Paladin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

adult, you stand to inherit only a title. Since swearing your oath to Bahamut, you’ve returned to Neverwinter and have been a champion to those who are overlooked by the institutions that exist to

protect them. Recently, your resolve has been shaken by corruption in the city guard and ruling aristocrats. Personal Goal: Rejuvenating Pilgrimage. Seeking to reinvigorate your resolve, you learned of a

Breaking the Archetypes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

mobile fighter, a team player, and a valiant protector. Champion Accepting the wisdom of the old adage “Sometimes less is more” is an excellent way to go broke. Because less is less, obviously. Just

look at the balance sheet. But there’s one exception to that nonrule that can make a big difference in the successful operation of a franchise — the focused, no-frills approach to combat of the champion

A Timeless Perspective

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

A Timeless Perspective Elves can live well over 700 years, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are more often amused than excited

branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They have been known to retreat

A Timeless Perspective

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

A Timeless Perspective Elves can live well over 700 years, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are more often amused than excited

branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They have been known to retreat

Premade Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

a champion to those who are overlooked by the institutions that exist to protect them. Recently, your resolve has been shaken by corruption in the city guard and ruling aristocrats. Personal Goal

a champion of justice. Someone at the cloister may hold the key to the impending doom your deity wishes you to avert. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Elf Fighter Shawn Wood Your parents lived

13. Grand Vestibule

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

pillar is carved to look like a scowling dwarf with bulging muscles that supports the column’s upper third on its broad shoulders. Blue sapphires glitter in the dwarves’ eyes. Double Door. The doors

champion statistics (see appendix A), except that they wield greataxes instead of greatswords. They understand Dwarvish but can’t speak, and they can’t leave the hall. They disappear after 1 hour or

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies

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

, the city can count on the other members of the Lords’ Alliance to come to its defense. This arrangement infuriates Amn, which is not prepared to test the alliance’s resolve. To the east, the nations of

Elturgard and Cormyr view Baldur’s Gate as a lawless cesspool that might have to be dealt with someday. These nations especially frown on the city’s broad religious tolerance. Candlekeep To enter the

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

, the city can count on the other members of the Lords’ Alliance to come to its defense. This arrangement infuriates Amn, which is not prepared to test the alliance’s resolve. To the east, the nations of

Elturgard and Cormyr view Baldur’s Gate as a lawless cesspool that might have to be dealt with someday. These nations especially frown on the city’s broad religious tolerance. Candlekeep To enter the

Zariel

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

to recover in the depths of Nessus, Asmodeus installed her on Avernus as his champion and new lord of that layer. A Fighting General When Zariel supplanted the pit fiend Bel as the ruler of Avernus

a defeat that leads to her removal. For now, though, the devils are fighting with a berserker fury under her charge. Zariel leads their offensives herself, and her unyielding resolve coupled with the

Encounters (F-H)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

possible. The contest ends when the majority of one team can’t hold their handstands and either give up or fall over. Resolve the contest using DC 10 Strength (Athletics) group checks: each team

repeats the group check until one team fails it. 3 Shrub Pulling. Two frozen shrubs of roughly equal size are located nearby, and each team picks a champion. Whichever champion uproots their shrub

Battlefield Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

. Use your judgement to resolve any plans that the players devise and award them appropriately (see “Narrative Combat”). If the gate is demolished, the players must hold the line alongside the defenders

. Go to Event 10: “Champion of Storms.” The party hunts down the dragon. Go to Event 13: “Ghost Tower.” Event 10: Champion of Storms The party challenges Fheralai Stormsworn, leader of the cult of

Fighter Subclasses

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

Fighter Subclasses A Fighter subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Fighter levels, as specified in the subclass. This section presents the Battle Master, Champion, Eldritch

Superiority Die to bolster the resolve of a companion. Choose an ally of yours within 30 feet of yourself who can see or hear you. That creature gains Temporary Hit Points equal to the Superiority Die roll

High Hall Cathedral

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

by weapons and claws, separate this area from the heart of the cathedral. H3. Central Altar Read the following as the characters enter this area: An altar rests on a raised dais in this broad hall

. Though he is not truly in danger of losing this ability (his resolve is simply shaken), this can provide a roleplaying opportunity for the characters to boost his spirits and strengthen his faith. H5

Palace of Spires Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

property again for 24 hours. P4: Entrance Porch A broad flight of porphyry steps ascends to a massive arched doorway. The arch over the double door protrudes from the wall and is supported by two stone

couple. They’re fiercely protective of the pair. Breaking the Enchantment. If the characters break the fountain’s enchantment on Argus and Hamish, the two are grateful but ultimately resolve to remain

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

gates. Like the spokes of a wheel, broad, straight avenues lead from each gate to the Bell Market at the city’s center. The streets are clean and wide enough to accommodate large caravan vehicles

Relic At the back of the cave hangs a relic of giantkind: a crescent-shaped gong in a stone frame. The gong, a circular disk 13 feet in diameter, was once the shield of a frost giant champion, but it

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