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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
smear the blood of my enemies over my skin.
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I was, in fact, raised by maaka.
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HarrRRAAGGHH! [I rarely form a coherent sentence and prefer to express myself by breaking things
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Ideals
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Clan. My clan is all that really matters. (Any)
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Anarchy. No person or law or custom can tell another what to do. (Chaotic)
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Nature.
Goliath
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assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three syllables long. Clan names are five syllables or more and end in a vowel.
Birth names are rarely linked to gender
goliaths. If a king lacks the intelligence or leadership to lead, then clearly the most talented person in the kingdom should take his place. Goliaths rarely keep such opinions to themselves, and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
intelligent creatures in the dragon’s territory, and desperate locals seek to find out what’s behind the dragon’s wrath.
Connected Creatures
Topaz dragons rarely tolerate any
shouldn’t count on being safe from the dragon the next time they meet. Topaz dragons rarely go out of their way to fight other creatures, however, with the exception of bronze dragons, for whom
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Adventure Hook
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An amethyst dragon seeks a rare type of crystal found in the domain of a territorial stone giant clan.
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A coven of hags seeks to reclaim its hag eye, which rests within
rarely cultivating connections with other creatures. When they do connect with others, it is most often for intellectual and philosophical pursuits or to fulfill some arcane purpose involving the dragons
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
found in the domain of a territorial stone giant clan.
2
A coven of hags seeks to reclaim its hag eye, which rests within an amethyst dragon’s hoard.
3
An amethyst dragon magically
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Connected Creatures
Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time and rarely cultivating connections with other creatures. When they do connect
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
and companions you lead can travel between any two locations in the city twice as fast as your speed would normally allow. The paths of the undercity are haunted by dangers that rarely brave the
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Roll an additional Golgari contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival.
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I joined the Gruul in a battle against the Boros once, and the chief of that small clan thanks
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
An amethyst dragon seeks a rare type of crystal found in the domain of a territorial stone giant clan.
2
A coven of hags seeks to reclaim its hag eye, which rests within an amethyst dragon
godhood, perhaps recreating or replacing Sardior.
Connected Creatures
Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time and rarely cultivating
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Creatures
Topaz dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature
proves itself useful to a topaz dragon, it shouldn’t count on being safe from the dragon the next time they meet. Topaz dragons rarely go out of their way to fight other creatures, however, with
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Adventure Hook
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An amethyst dragon seeks a rare type of crystal found in the domain of a territorial stone giant clan.
2
A coven of hags seeks to reclaim its hag eye, which
and rarely cultivating connections with other creatures. When they do connect with others, it is most often for intellectual and philosophical pursuits or to fulfill some arcane purpose involving the
Tabaxi
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
tabaxi rarely stay in one place for long. Their innate nature pushes them to leave no secrets uncovered, no treasures or legends lost.
Wandering Outcasts
Most tabaxi remain in their distant
on a particularly interesting item when an owner refuses to sell or trade it.
Tabaxi Names
Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
rarely forced to choose one over the other, the clan’s welfare is more important to most dragonborn than the family’s. The promise of honor within the clan drives them to acts of heroism, daring, or
utmost for family and clan. This loyalty and sense of duty sustained the dragonborn during their long history of enslavement and also enabled them to form communities and nations of free dragonborn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
syllables long. Clan names are five syllables or more and end in a vowel. Birth names are rarely linked to gender. Goliaths see females and males as equal in all things, and they find societies with
Goliath Names Every goliath has three names: a birth name assigned by the newborn’s mother and father, a nickname assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. Among the Ghaal’dar, you are constantly forced to prove your strength and skill or to cede dominance to others. Ghaal’dar rarely kill in a casual battle; you may fight to prove a point, but kill only when
you must. Loyal to Your Clan. While you may challenge your peers in times of peace, when blades are drawn you stand by your clan—or those allies you have bonded with—until death. Note that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Among the Ghaal’dar, you must constantly prove your strength and skill to gain and hold the respect of your kin. Ghaal’dar rarely kill in a casual battle; you might fight to prove a point but kill only
when you must. Loyal to Your Clan. Challenge your peers as you like in times of peace, but when blades unsheathe for war, you stand by your clan—or those allies you have bonded with—until death. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, each with its own chieftain (the most powerful of whom often carries the title of king or queen). A clan might set up its camp for a tenday or two, then dismantle it and go back on the move, allowing
the clan to stay close to a migrating herd of reindeer as it travels across the tundra. The characters might be drawn to a Reghed camp by a tall tale or a quest (see “Tall Tales in Ten-Towns” and “Wolf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Factions of Gracklstugh The Deepkingdom is a feudal state with the Deepking as the absolute monarch, who passes the crown to descendants or relatives in his Steelshadow clan. Each clan is led by a
laird, who rules over his or her own holdings and directs the clan in dedicating its efforts toward a particular trade or craft. A caste of priests called thuldar officiate all rituals and record the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
When Clans Collapse We have but one desire — revenge against those who drove us out of our home.
— Queen Helgret Deephammer,
of the Deephammer clan in exile
For all the attention dwarves pay to
their defenses and the security of their homes, no clan is immortal and no stronghold unassailable. Threats to a clan can come from the outside or the inside, and it’s often the latter variety that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
other races that guard their territory by creating features that actively deter invaders, dwarves rarely use arrow traps, pit traps, and other such measures that could cause harm to clan members. They
One for All: The Stronghold I live here among my folk, and I swear that if need be I will die here atop a mountain of my enemies’ corpses.
— King Ulaar Strongheart
Every dwarf clan maintains a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Tabaxi Tabaxi are catfolk who hail from the land of Maztica. The ultimate wanderers, Tabaxi rarely stay in one place for long. They love to collect interesting artifacts, gather tales, and lay eyes
storytelling. Names. A tabaxi typically has a single name, determined by his or her clan and based on a complex formula involving astrology, prophecy, clan history, and other factors. Male and female
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tyrants Villains The Tyrants are a covert force. They operate in the shadows, trade identities, and like to manipulate their enemies into fighting each other. Tyrant villains rarely show their true
changelings shares an identity as a Sharn Watch captain. They use the disguise to free criminals from prison. 3 A changeling assassin murders members of the Boromar Clan, Daask, and House Tarkanan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
acceptable. Gold dwarves who take up a life of adventuring, away from the clan, rarely forsake their traditions when doing so. Even though they might have to live as outsiders for a time, they hope to ultimately improve their standing in their society.
Gold Dwarves Gold dwarves are common in the lands to the south and east. They are formidable warriors, proud of their long traditions, with strong ties to clan. They are gruff and haughty and have a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
seasons or several decades before moving on. To a moon elf, home can be among the members of one’s family, clan, or other friends and loved ones. Moon elves who temporarily take up residence in or near
, provided that the moon elves’ whims and adventuresome urges don’t cause serious disruption. Given that the moon elves usually move on before wearing out their welcome, such unrest rarely occurs. Moon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
shape, either by the moon or by other external factors. He prefers his human form, but explores different physical details as the mood strikes him. He’s rarely seen without his signature wide-brimmed
, becomes their mentor, traps them within the bond of lycanthropy, and then uses them as tools (see the “Insatiable Hungers” section later in this domain for details). Such alliances rarely last for more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
locals seek to find out what’s behind the dragon’s wrath.
Connected Creatures Topaz dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own
rarely go out of their way to fight other creatures, however, with the exception of bronze dragons, for whom they bear an inexplicably intense hatred. Topaz Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6 Connected
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
behavior to recognize this new hierarchy. At no time is an emperor’s favor in greater question than when they die. Rarely do Yongjing’s long-lived rulers have to consider the prospect of death, and they
residents are built around the clan, made up of several generations of family members and multiple spouses of any gender, typically joined through arranged marriages. A clear hierarchy within each of these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, one rarely makes a lair close to a stronghold. When a black dragon does cross paths with dwarves, it might attempt to isolate a settlement by making the roads leading to it impassable. The terrain
memories of his past, especially events tied to lost kin, great deeds, or monumental failures. When dwarves drink in a group, this effect spreads among them. The clan might joyfully sing of triumph as they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
scattered trading outposts that welcome visitors from neighboring and distant lands. The steppe nomads have a rich storytelling tradition that reinforces a strong sense of clan identity and family line
within the clan. Their tales include stories not only of heroes within their clans, but also of heroic horses, and the nomads trace equine lineages as carefully as their own. These nomads maintain the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. You can select from or roll on the Sharn Watch Races and Sharn Watch Personalities tables to generate a Watch NPC. There is a 75 percent chance the NPC is taking bribes from the Boromar Clan or
Lian Halamar is a male halfling who leads the garrison in the Daggerwatch district in Upper Dura. The Boromar Clan bribes Lian to make sure the Watch is away from the scene during their criminal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
at night to set up camp. Vistani bands occasionally camp near welcoming communities to trade and resupply, but rarely stay more than a week—though this can be complicated if a Darklord closes a
to travel with them as far as the next settlement. In rare cases, a clan might even adopt a gracious, helpful traveler. Characters who befriend or do right by members of a Vistani band might be allowed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
strive to uphold. Giant Ideals d6 Ideal 1 The Ordning. Annam created the ordning for the good of all giants, and it’s our duty to uphold his vision. (Lawful) 2 Skill. What sets my clan apart is its
Religion. Of Annam’s many sons, none is greater than my patron deity. (Any) Giant Bonds d6 Bond 1 My clan is the most important influence on my life; our collective place in the ordning depends on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
silver or blue.
High and Mighty. Cloud giants are spread to the winds, encompassing vast areas of the world. In times of need, scattered cloud giant families band together as a unified clan. However
storm giants, the reclusive storm giants rarely engage with the rest of giantkind. As a result, many cloud giants see themselves as having the highest status and power among the giant races. They order
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
tunnels their roads, and underground streams their waterways. Isolated mountain ranges are their continents, with the vast spans of land between seen as oceans that the stone giants only rarely cross
mountain territory of a stone giant clan, those guardians greet them with hurled rocks and showers of splintered stone. Survivors of such encounters spread tales of stone giant violence, never
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
for the Lords’ Alliance today, and she rarely turns down a chance to earn a little extra coin on the side. Each dawn, she tosses a barrel of fish and a cask of whiskey into the sea as offerings to
is met: A goliath character who is a member of the Akannathi clan convinces the Akannathi chieftain to help the party by succeeding on a DC 13 Charisma (Persuasion) check. The characters help to end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
1 An amethyst dragon seeks a rare type of crystal found in the domain of a territorial stone giant clan.
2 A coven of hags seeks to reclaim its hag eye, which rests within an amethyst
godhood, perhaps recreating or replacing Sardior.
Connected Creatures Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time and rarely cultivating connections
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Dwarves don’t change their minds easily, and once set on a course rarely alter their strategy. Their commitment to following a plan serves them well when they build a stone bridge designed to last for
centuries, but the same inflexibility can bring problems when applied to the unpredictable dangers of the world. A clan might continue to depend on the same plan for defending its stronghold that has