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then passing through the shadow of That-Which-Endures changed them forever. Now the newest race to call Faerûn home, the verdan do their best to find their way in an unfamiliar world
who study this entity claim that it is clearly evil and destructive. Others call it simply a necessary part of the cycle of death and rebirth. In the end, though, That-Which-Endures shows precious
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
can’t fully change shape, they can temporarily enhance their animalistic features — a state they call shifting. Each shifter walks on the knife’s edge between the wilds and the
in blended communities. Their names typically overlap with the names of other cultures in their region. Many shifters prefer to keep their personal names for their friends and use “wandering
races
Legends in Etharis speak of an age of orcs. This ancient heritage has its roots in Etharis’ North, from where history claims they spread to terrorize other cultures. Orcs, as the term has
become understood, were formidable warriors with endless thirst for battle. Yet tales of their armies nearly conquering all Etharis are almost certainly the propaganda of fearful outside cultures.
Those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
being deft and plucky. Halflings, or hin as they call themselves, exhibit a natural adroitness that often surprises larger folk. This nimbleness regularly comes in handy when their courage outruns their
aspects of the two groups’ cultures make them distinct, but even without such trappings they are distinct due to a divergence in what seems to be a primal drive: to go or to stay. Lightfoot halflings are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
being deft and plucky. Halflings, or hin as they call themselves, exhibit a natural adroitness that often surprises larger folk. This nimbleness regularly comes in handy when their courage outruns their
aspects of the two groups’ cultures make them distinct, but even without such trappings they are distinct due to a divergence in what seems to be a primal drive: to go or to stay. Lightfoot halflings are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
of these families generally dislike the term “half-elf;” they call themselves Khoravar, an Elven term meaning “children of Khorvaire.” Khoravar culture places a strong emphasis on generosity and
communication and cooperation between members of different cultures or species. Such Khoravar often become mediators, diplomats, translators, or bards. Others are fascinated by their distant connection to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
of these families generally dislike the term “half-elf;” they call themselves Khoravar, an Elven term meaning “children of Khorvaire.” Khoravar culture places a strong emphasis on generosity and
communication and cooperation between members of different cultures or species. Such Khoravar often become mediators, diplomats, translators, or bards. Others are fascinated by their distant connection to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
of the Shadow.
The Dark Six inspire worship in different ways among diverse cultures. Temples to the Dark Six appear in Droaam, along with wild revels driven by the Fury. The Dark Six aren’t
more.
Worse still is the Three Faces of War, a cult that worships the Sovereigns of War—including the Mockery, whom they call Dol Azur. Followers of this foul faith say that the battlefield holds a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
of the Shadow.
The Dark Six inspire worship in different ways among diverse cultures. Temples to the Dark Six appear in Droaam, along with wild revels driven by the Fury. The Dark Six aren’t
more.
Worse still is the Three Faces of War, a cult that worships the Sovereigns of War—including the Mockery, whom they call Dol Azur. Followers of this foul faith say that the battlefield holds a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
score, you can use Charisma for Honor and Wisdom for Sanity. Honor Score If your campaign involves cultures where a rigid code of honor is part of daily life, consider using the Honor score as a means
social situations, much as Charisma would, when a character’s understanding of a code of conduct is the most defining factor in the way a social interaction will play out. You might also call for an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
score, you can use Charisma for Honor and Wisdom for Sanity. Honor Score If your campaign involves cultures where a rigid code of honor is part of daily life, consider using the Honor score as a means
social situations, much as Charisma would, when a character’s understanding of a code of conduct is the most defining factor in the way a social interaction will play out. You might also call for an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Life in Djaynai and Janya The following truths are known to people who dwell in Djaynai or Janya, and to travelers who spend time in those realms. Those above and below the sea share similar cultures
Djaynai is called the People’s Stewards, whose leadership ranks change whenever a significant number of citizens publicly call for new elections. All citizens of Djaynai are simultaneously seen as nobles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Life in Djaynai and Janya The following truths are known to people who dwell in Djaynai or Janya, and to travelers who spend time in those realms. Those above and below the sea share similar cultures
Djaynai is called the People’s Stewards, whose leadership ranks change whenever a significant number of citizens publicly call for new elections. All citizens of Djaynai are simultaneously seen as nobles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
a talent for magic and puts them through a grueling training regimen that endows them with the ability to call down fireballs and other destructive magic on the host’s behalf. A hobgoblin devastator
on the battlefield is simultaneously a boon to all its allies and a threat to every foe around it. Into the Fray. While other cultures treat their wizards as cloistered academics, hobgoblins expect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
a talent for magic and puts them through a grueling training regimen that endows them with the ability to call down fireballs and other destructive magic on the host’s behalf. A hobgoblin devastator
on the battlefield is simultaneously a boon to all its allies and a threat to every foe around it. Into the Fray. While other cultures treat their wizards as cloistered academics, hobgoblins expect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
for oneself. Let each worshiper commune in their own way, as the saying goes. Divine magic also provides a means of communing with the gods and can be used to call upon their guidance. Divine
in Faerûn run the gamut, representing all the outlooks that their mortal followers demonstrate, from the principled agents of good to the vicious proponents of evil. Most cultures and societies aren’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Elves Several distinct elven cultures inhabit Ansalon, including the Qualinesti and Silvanesti high elves, the Kagonesti wood elves, and the Dargonesti and Dimernesti sea elves. Over two thousand
inhabit the oceans surrounding Ansalon. Dargonesti, also known as deep elves, call the vast oceans home. Their cousins, Dimernesti, are often called shoal elves. Although Dimernesti live closer to land
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
destructive potential of the tarrasque is so vast that some cultures incorporate the monster into religious doctrine, weaving its sporadic appearance into stories of divine judgment and wrath
. Legends tell how the tarrasque slumbers in its secret lair beneath the earth, remaining in a dormant state for decades or centuries. When it awakens in answer to some inscrutable cosmic call, it rises from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
destructive potential of the tarrasque is so vast that some cultures incorporate the monster into religious doctrine, weaving its sporadic appearance into stories of divine judgment and wrath
. Legends tell how the tarrasque slumbers in its secret lair beneath the earth, remaining in a dormant state for decades or centuries. When it awakens in answer to some inscrutable cosmic call, it rises from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
distinct cultures; they have always been blended. Although enclaves made up of a single kind of creature do exist, most communities contain a mix of creatures. In bygone days, many of these groups of
intelligent creatures — to govern other regions. Within Droaam, any creature that commands the loyalty of a band and has successfully claimed and held territory can call itself a warlord, but only a small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
for oneself. Let each worshiper commune in their own way, as the saying goes. Divine magic also provides a means of communing with the gods and can be used to call upon their guidance. Divine
in Faerûn run the gamut, representing all the outlooks that their mortal followers demonstrate, from the principled agents of good to the vicious proponents of evil. Most cultures and societies aren’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
distinct cultures; they have always been blended. Although enclaves made up of a single kind of creature do exist, most communities contain a mix of creatures. In bygone days, many of these groups of
intelligent creatures — to govern other regions. Within Droaam, any creature that commands the loyalty of a band and has successfully claimed and held territory can call itself a warlord, but only a small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Elves Several distinct elven cultures inhabit Ansalon, including the Qualinesti and Silvanesti high elves, the Kagonesti wood elves, and the Dargonesti and Dimernesti sea elves. Over two thousand
inhabit the oceans surrounding Ansalon. Dargonesti, also known as deep elves, call the vast oceans home. Their cousins, Dimernesti, are often called shoal elves. Although Dimernesti live closer to land
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
deep respect for nature, and are primarily farmers, worshiping the goddess they call the Earthmother and keeping to old druidic ways. Ffolk shipwrights are well regarded, having proven their ability to
strangers to travel, Tuigan traders and adventurers are often familiar with many languages and cultures. Tuigan Names: (Male) Atlan, Bayar, Chingis, Chinua, Mongke, Temur; (female) Bolormaa, Bortai
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
deep respect for nature, and are primarily farmers, worshiping the goddess they call the Earthmother and keeping to old druidic ways. Ffolk shipwrights are well regarded, having proven their ability to
strangers to travel, Tuigan traders and adventurers are often familiar with many languages and cultures. Tuigan Names: (Male) Atlan, Bayar, Chingis, Chinua, Mongke, Temur; (female) Bolormaa, Bortai
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
they carry their living acts into the afterlife. A hero in death becomes a hero eternal. Young hobgoblins start soldiering when they can walk and heed the mustering call as soon as they can wield their
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
they carry their living acts into the afterlife. A hero in death becomes a hero eternal. Young hobgoblins start soldiering when they can walk and heed the mustering call as soon as they can wield their
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
irradiated hydroponic cultures of the mold that claimed the ship’s crew and passengers. Their mottled, gray-brown coloration allows them to use their Plant Camouflage trait to blend in with the fungus
out in any of these spaces, the vegepygmies call out to their fellows in adjacent rooms for aid. The rooms are musty, sparsely furnished, and spotted with mold. A blue key card sits in a glass wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
irradiated hydroponic cultures of the mold that claimed the ship’s crew and passengers. Their mottled, gray-brown coloration allows them to use their Plant Camouflage trait to blend in with the fungus
out in any of these spaces, the vegepygmies call out to their fellows in adjacent rooms for aid. The rooms are musty, sparsely furnished, and spotted with mold. A blue key card sits in a glass wall