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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Feeling a deep connection to the environment around them, some rangers reach out through their magical connection to the world and bond with a swarm of nature spirits. The swarm becomes a potent
. Other Swarmkeepers enjoy building vibrant communities that work for the mutual benefit of all those they consider part of their swarm.
A Swarmkeeper’s swarm and spells are reflections of the
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Feeling a deep connection to the environment around them, some rangers reach out through their magical connection to the world and bond with a swarm of nature spirits. The swarm becomes a potent
. Other Swarmkeepers enjoy building vibrant communities that work for the mutual benefit of all those they consider part of their swarm.
A Swarmkeeper’s swarm and spells are reflections of the
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
his attention to building Castle Ravenloft, Rahadin saw to it that wizards and artisans were brought to Barovia. Years later, Strahd appointed Rahadin his castle chamberlain. Rahadin was pleased to do
haunted by them if he could. The only thing he cares about is Strahd von Zarovich, for whom he would gladly give his life.
Rahadin's Traits
Ideal. “Loyalty is everything.”
Bond. “I am a son of King Barov
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize information on destruction and creation, whether abstract or
to ask for help getting home.
6
A topaz dragon is building a tableau of desiccated creatures and has grown obsessed with catching one treasure hunter who escaped the dragon’s clutches
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize information on destruction and
, but the dragon is too proud to ask for help getting home.
6
A topaz dragon is building a tableau of desiccated creatures and has grown obsessed with catching one treasure hunter who escaped the
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
your identity as a knight of your order.
Your bond almost always involves the order to which you belong (or at least key members of it), and it is highly unusual for a knight’s ideal not to
again in ruins, Dove Falconhand decided to reform the group with the primary goal of building alliances and friendship between the civilized races of the world and goodly people in order to combat evil
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
affairs of other guilds is a great way to get squashed like a bug. (Neutral)
Bonds
d6
Bond
1
I cherish the finger of a family member who was petrified by a
the moss-covered building where I took part in my first reclamation mission.
5
I found something in the sewer that must never come to light.
6
I am forever grateful to the reclaimer who
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Guild took over your family business, ran it into the ground, and burned the building for insurance money. You were driven into crime yourself, but you’ll never work for the Guild. You take
everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
6
Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. (Good)
d6
Bond
1
I’m trying to pay off an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
—granted a bond to a patron ancestor and a chance at immortality—or are you more interested in building a homeland for your people? As a human whose land the elves reclaimed, do you want to work with
steeds, but a wide range of Valenar beasts bond with non-elves. As a starting character, you might not have established a connection to a Valenar beast. If you return to Valenar later in your adventuring career, perhaps you will find your bondmate.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
bond to a patron ancestor, a place in a warband, and a chance at immortality? Or are you more interested in building a homeland for your own people? As a native, do you want to work with the elves or do you want to drive them out—and if so, who do you want to replace them?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
whether you have ties to one of the orc tribes or the integrated clans. The Clans blend the traditions of human and orc, building towns and working with steel. They still rely on skilled hunters, and
skilled hunters with a close bond to the natural world; barbarians, druids, and rangers all have a place here. Outlander and hermit are both appropriate backgrounds for a tribal Marcher.
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
basic knowledge of the structure of buildings, including the stuff behind the walls. You can also find blueprints of a specific building in order to learn the details of its construction. Such
. (Chaotic)
6
Power. Someday I’ll find or create the magic that will make me the most powerful being in Ravnica. (Evil)
Bonds
d6
Bond
1
I have dedicated my life
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. But anyone who can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize information on
from the sea, but the dragon is too proud to ask for help getting home.
6
A topaz dragon is building a tableau of desiccated creatures and has grown obsessed with catching one treasure hunter
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
interfere with the conclusions of logic. (Lawful)
6
Superiority. My vast intellect and strength are directed toward increasing my sway over others. (Evil)
Bonds
d6
Bond
1
I helped create a krasis that I love like a pet and would carry with me everywhere … except it’s the size of a building, and it might eat me.
2
In my laboratory, I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Iroas Iroas is interested not in pretty words, but in great deeds. The faithful of Iroas show their piety by comporting themselves well in contests of athleticism or skill. Swearing an
. Iroas carries a battle-worn bronze shield called the Bulwark of Brotherhood. It symbolizes the protective bond shared by all soldiers at war and his determination, ironically, to defeat his own brother
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
irritated when disturbed. But anyone who can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize
injured and stranded far from the sea, but the dragon is too proud to ask for help getting home.
6
A topaz dragon is building a tableau of desiccated creatures and has grown obsessed with catching
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
L3. Hall of Knowledge This grand wooden building is constructed around ancient stone walls of a structure forgotten by time. Its red-lacquered double door, which is locked, bears a carving of a lotus
, “Please, let me die.”
The 145-year-old shield dwarf held captive in the southwest corner of the building is named Kharbek. They use the scout stat block with these changes: Kharbek speaks Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, advancing the cause of a draconic faction, building the dragon’s prestige, working for the well-being of dragonkind as a whole, or altering the nature of the world and its magic. A dragon’s schemes become
characters. The adventure begins when the dragon or the dragon’s minions confront the characters.
2 …threaten a character’s bond or an NPC who’s important to one or more characters.
3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
with a low Charisma might come across as abrasive, inarticulate, or timid. BUILDING BRUENOR, STEP 4
Bob fills in some of Bruenor’s basic details: his name, his sex (male), his height and weight
, Bruenor’s bond is obvious: he 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.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
influence among its fellows in the North. Currently, it is most remarkable for its barge-building operation (and that industry’s importance to the commerce of other settlements) and its annual fairs
Fortuitous Happenstance. The Shieldmeet festival features a number of games of chance, skill, and bravery, from dice and darts, to drunken running, to wrestling and other physical contests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
as a knight of your order. Your bond almost always involves the order to which you belong (or at least key members of it), and it is highly unusual for a knight’s ideal not to reflect the agenda
building alliances and friendship between the civilized races of the world and goodly people in order to combat evil. The Knights of Myth Drannor once again ride the roads of the Dalelands, and they’ve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Spells 1st Dissonant Whispers, Silvery Barbs (in this book) 2nd Calm Emotions, Darkness 3rd Beacon of Hope, Daylight 4th Compulsion, Confusion 5th Dominate Person, Rary’s Telepathic Bond Consider
effects of your spells often sound like amplified echoes of your own voice speaking the spells’ verbal components—even amid the crash of lightning or a fiery eruption. Building a Silverquill Character Many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
building, there is a 20 percent chance that one of Avarice’s hunting parties is already inside or arrives while the party is searching its interior. Old Rivalries Die Hard If she becomes aware of
in touch with the characters remotely by using her Rary’s telepathic bond spell. Once the characters find all the inscriptions they need to bypass the force field around the Spire of Iriolarthas, Avarice emerges from her base and accompanies them into the tower, eager to claim the treasures inside.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
befall her new home. Her many useful inventions impressed the people of Etizalan, and she eventually became a local leader. Personality Trait. “I like building things. Seeing a complete work after hours
of placing pieces is wonderful.” Ideal. “I want my inventions to ensure fewer children lose their parents.” Bond. “I always wear the necklace my adoptive sister gave me. When I feel anxious about a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
connection to the environment around them, some rangers reach out through their magical connection to the world and bond with a swarm of nature spirits. The swarm becomes a potent force in battle, as
Swarmkeepers enjoy building vibrant communities that work for the mutual benefit of all those they consider part of their swarm. IT’S YOUR SWARM
A Swarmkeeper’s swarm and spells are reflections of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
particular backgrounds and interests of the adventurers, you can make some or all of the following additional activities available as options. Building a Stronghold A character can spend time between
adventures building a stronghold. Before work can begin, the character must acquire a plot of land. If the estate lies within a kingdom or similar domain, the character will need a royal charter (a legal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Personality Trait. “If I can’t get it done, I know someone who can.” Ideal. “Everyone’s life is worth saving.” Bond. “I understand what it is to survive the Rattle—and what you can leave behind there.” Flaw
to water their horses and refresh themselves, gesturing to his nearby farm. Uncle Polder’s house is typical of farmhouses in the Ribbon and the Rattle—a wood-frame, single-story building with a large
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
combine rigorous training with physical excellence to deal devastating blows, withstand peril, and garner glory. Whether in athletic contests or bloody battle, Champions strive for the crown of the
. Spellcasting Ability. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for your Wizard spells. Spellcasting Focus. You can use an Arcane Focus as a Spellcasting Focus for your Wizard spells. Level 3: War Bond You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strahd’s generals. When the wars ended and Strahd turned his attention to building Castle Ravenloft, Rahadin saw to it that wizards and artisans were brought to Barovia. Years later, Strahd appointed
. “Loyalty is everything.” Bond. “I am a son of King Barov von Zarovich, and I will serve his son—my brother and lord—forever.” Flaw. “I have slain thousands of men. I will slaughter thousands more to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
across as abrasive, inarticulate, or timid.
BUILDING BRUENOR, STEP 4
Bob fills in some of Bruenor’s basic details: his name, his sex (male), his height and weight, and his alignment (lawful good
, snarling demeanor. He chooses the ideal of fairness from the list in his background, noting that Bruenor believes that no one is above the law.
Given his history, Bruenor’s bond is obvious: he
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
rumors, and building a bad reputation around town. As a rule of thumb, a character has a 10 percent chance of triggering a complication for each workweek of carousing. Lower-Class Carousing Complications
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
clouds of Vocath is a structure made of gray and black stone, with large crystal formations jutting from the underside. Docks radiate outward from a building that is capped by a crystal dome. Several
ships are moored here, including a galleon and four others that are shaped like a wasp, a scorpion, a lamprey, and a bird, respectively.
Attached to the main building is a tower that has its own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Creativity blossoms in the Civic Festhall, the headquarters of the Society of Sensation. Sensates spared no expense constructing this majestic building, which reaches nearly one thousand feet in height
describe fill the festhall and its satellite buildings. Contests and duels are held at the Northumber, an outdoor amphitheater, while magical light checkers the stages of its two indoor theaters: the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
The Thornapple Once things are under control in the market, the characters can continue to the Thornapple. When they enter, read the following description: Although the building is packed with people
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Many festhalls sponsor Founders’ Day costume contests, with prizes going to those who wear the best recreations of the garb of historical personages. Once banned as frivolous and distracting, the
martial skill, and stage mock battles. Those desiring to join their ranks are given a chance to demonstrate their prowess, usually with wooden practice weapons in contests against veteran soldiers