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;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
level 1 features, which are listed in the Paladin Features table. See the multiclassing rules to determine your available spell slots.
Paladin Features
—Spell Slots per
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
with me to pursue my destiny.
d6
Flaw
1
The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
2
I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and
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
1
The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
2
I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
3
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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
.
d6
Flaw
1
The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
2
I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
chapter, such as breaking down doors, intimidating enemies, sensing weaknesses in magical defenses, or calling for a parley with a foe. The only limits to the actions you can attempt are your imagination
and your character’s ability scores. See the descriptions of the ability scores in chapter 7 for inspiration as you improvise.
When you describe an action not detailed elsewhere in the rules, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
chapter, such as breaking down doors, intimidating enemies, sensing weaknesses in magical defenses, or calling for a parley with a foe. The only limits to the actions you can attempt are your imagination
and your character’s ability scores. See the descriptions of the ability scores in chapter 7 for inspiration as you improvise.
When you describe an action not detailed elsewhere in the rules, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
section, such as breaking down doors, intimidating enemies, sensing weaknesses in magical defenses, or calling for a parley with a foe. The only limits to the actions you can attempt are your imagination
elsewhere in the rules, the DM tells you whether that action is possible and what kind of roll you need to make, if any, to determine success or failure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
section, such as breaking down doors, intimidating enemies, sensing weaknesses in magical defenses, or calling for a parley with a foe. The only limits to the actions you can attempt are your imagination
elsewhere in the rules, the DM tells you whether that action is possible and what kind of roll you need to make, if any, to determine success or failure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
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
the Paladin Features table. See the multiclassing rules in chapter 2 to determine your available spell slots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
calling. Class shapes the way you think about the world and interact with it and your relationship with other people and powers in the multiverse. A fighter, for example, might view the world in pragmatic
continuing to advance as a barbarian. Elves are known to combine martial mastery with magical training and advance as fighters and wizards simultaneously. Optional rules for combining classes in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
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
the Paladin Features table. See the multiclassing rules in chapter 2 to determine your available spell slots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
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
, proficiency with Martial weapons, and training with Light and Medium armor and Shields. Gain the Paladin’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Paladin Features table. See the multiclassing rules in “Creating a Character” to determine your available spell slots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
calling. Class shapes the way you think about the world and interact with it and your relationship with other people and powers in the multiverse. A fighter, for example, might view the world in pragmatic
continuing to advance as a barbarian. Elves are known to combine martial mastery with magical training and advance as fighters and wizards simultaneously. Optional rules for combining classes in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
8. The Fate of Falkir’s Fist A little more than a year ago, four dwarf adventurers calling themselves Falkir’s Fist made it this far into Undermountain before Muiral killed them. The room where they
it. Characters who search the remains find some treasure (see “Treasure”). Mirror Gate to Level 1 Worked into the mirror’s stone frame is an image of a wizard pointing a wand. This gate’s rules are as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
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
, proficiency with Martial weapons, and training with Light and Medium armor and Shields. Gain the Paladin’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Paladin Features table. See the multiclassing rules in “Creating a Character” to determine your available spell slots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
8. The Fate of Falkir’s Fist A little more than a year ago, four dwarf adventurers calling themselves Falkir’s Fist made it this far into Undermountain before Muiral killed them. The room where they
it. Characters who search the remains find some treasure (see “Treasure”). Mirror Gate to Level 1 Worked into the mirror’s stone frame is an image of a wizard pointing a wand. This gate’s rules are as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
beg the characters to spare them, offering to drive the characters to the Red Belvedere in exchange. Driving the Venatrix The following rules are an adjusted, condensed version of the infernal war
machine rules found in Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus. Driving. The helm of an infernal war machine is a chair with a wheel, levers, pedals, and other controls. The helm requires a driver to operate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
beg the characters to spare them, offering to drive the characters to the Red Belvedere in exchange. Driving the Venatrix The following rules are an adjusted, condensed version of the infernal war
machine rules found in Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus. Driving. The helm of an infernal war machine is a chair with a wheel, levers, pedals, and other controls. The helm requires a driver to operate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Heliod calling on Iroas to battle his brother, perpetuating the endless cycle of conflict between the twins. Of all his fellow gods, Mogis holds the most respect for Phenax. Mogis can’t help but smile at
abiding disrespect, verging on hatred, for Ephara and Karametra. Ephara’s neat, orderly cities are a delight to destroy, especially given her fussy, precise adherence to rules. Likewise, Ephara’s close
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
points, it collapses. Creatures on the collapsing bridge must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or fall, taking 2d6 bludgeoning damage and landing prone (see “Being Prone” in the Basic Rules
this unless the goblin on the bridge tells them to. The goblin on the bridge waits to see if the first flood got rid of all the intruders before calling for the second to be released.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
southwest section and ate several orcs before settling on the roof. With a terrible roar, the gorged dragon drove the remaining orcs out of Icespire Hold. Recently, evil mercenaries calling themselves
cover (see the Basic Rules) against outside threats. A Medium character can’t squeeze through an arrow slit, but a Small character can with a successful DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check.
Ceilings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Heliod calling on Iroas to battle his brother, perpetuating the endless cycle of conflict between the twins. Of all his fellow gods, Mogis holds the most respect for Phenax. Mogis can’t help but smile at
abiding disrespect, verging on hatred, for Ephara and Karametra. Ephara’s neat, orderly cities are a delight to destroy, especially given her fussy, precise adherence to rules. Likewise, Ephara’s close
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
southwest section and ate several orcs before settling on the roof. With a terrible roar, the gorged dragon drove the remaining orcs out of Icespire Hold. Recently, evil mercenaries calling themselves
cover (see the Basic Rules) against outside threats. A Medium character can’t squeeze through an arrow slit, but a Small character can with a successful DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check.
Ceilings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
points, it collapses. Creatures on the collapsing bridge must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or fall, taking 2d6 bludgeoning damage and landing prone (see “Being Prone” in the Basic Rules
this unless the goblin on the bridge tells them to. The goblin on the bridge waits to see if the first flood got rid of all the intruders before calling for the second to be released.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Gate. The arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute if a creature touches the arch with a six-fingered gauntlet. (Such an item can be
dangling from Yaveklar’s belt is a trophy from a recent skirmish. Resourceful characters can animate the head and use its writhing tentacles to unlock doors equipped with Qualith locks (see “Qualith Door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Gate. The arch is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute if a creature touches the arch with a six-fingered gauntlet. (Such an item can be
dangling from Yaveklar’s belt is a trophy from a recent skirmish. Resourceful characters can animate the head and use its writhing tentacles to unlock doors equipped with Qualith locks (see “Qualith Door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
available from alchemists in the Styes, being one of the district’s more popular exports. Before running this final part of the adventure, make sure you’re familiar with the rules on underwater combat
flicker of intricate magical sigils that cover its top edge and the upper twenty feet of its walls. Those sigils are woven into a complex tapestry of magical light, undulating and writhing like an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
available from alchemists in the Styes, being one of the district’s more popular exports. Before running this final part of the adventure, make sure you’re familiar with the rules on underwater combat
flicker of intricate magical sigils that cover its top edge and the upper twenty feet of its walls. Those sigils are woven into a complex tapestry of magical light, undulating and writhing like an
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
childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny. d6 Flaw 1 The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed. 2 I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and
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
childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny. d6 Flaw 1 The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed. 2 I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and
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
childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny. d6 Flaw 1 The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed. 2 I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, such as multiple heads, leathery wings, or writhing tentacles. Persistent Pestilence. Residents of Plague-Mort display various symptoms of supernatural illness. Townsfolk have sickly complexions and
town of cobblestone streets and simple buildings clustered around a colorless hill. Cursed farmlands lie beyond the town. Blightsteel Keep The archlector rules from an unyielding steel fortress on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, such as multiple heads, leathery wings, or writhing tentacles. Persistent Pestilence. Residents of Plague-Mort display various symptoms of supernatural illness. Townsfolk have sickly complexions and
town of cobblestone streets and simple buildings clustered around a colorless hill. Cursed farmlands lie beyond the town. Blightsteel Keep The archlector rules from an unyielding steel fortress on a
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
childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny. d6 Flaw 1 The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed. 2 I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
golden ring. “Come to mama,” giggles the hag as three writhing grubs wiggle from the dispensary slot and into a brass bucket at her feet.
Axel Defois Duodrone Slot Machine Putrice, a friendly
spacefaring pirates in the Astral Sea. The rules are as follows: Each participant’s player chooses any number of d6s (known as “bones”) and shakes them in a cup. You choose any number of d6s as well