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Dungeon Masterâs Guide
remains with you only as long as you strive to work evil in the world. If you fail to perform at least one evil act within the span of 10 days, or if you willingly perform a good act, the book
, foul rites that allow one to transform into a death knight or lich, or long-lost spells crafted by beings so evil their names ought never to be spoken aloud.
Vile Speech. While the book is on your
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
interacts with the world can change the world. They impress upon their students to use magic as a tool to shape the overall experience of reality, and in turn make the world a better place.
Quandrix
Scholars
The scholars of Quandrix College focus on the mathematical principles that govern reality. Through these formulas, they can manipulate properties of matter and space, as well as abstract and conceptual space such as the mind, probability, and the flow of magic itself.Psychic
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
properties of growth. Their magic alters and replaces the equations that describe the natural world, including creatures, space, and substance. Through these manipulations, the professors change their size
merely intellectual concepts, but that they exist physically in all things. Professors of substance teach their students to wield magic practically, creating tangible change in the world around them
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
studies and travel the world to see history made before their eyes. Their magic can range from spells tampering with the flow of time itself to concussive blasts that break through old ruinsâto
sometimes just bashing things with a glowing scroll.
Lorehold Scholars
The archaeomancers of Lorehold College draw their magical might from the flow of time and fate and the way those forces shape the
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
many Lorehold students bury themselves in old tomes, others take a more cavalier approach to their studies and travel the world to see history made before their eyes. Their magic can range from spells
Lorehold College draw their magical might from the flow of time and fate and the way those forces shape the course of history. Scholars of this broad mystical study divide between those who see history as
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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
tidesâand weaves them into spectacles both beautiful and deadly.
Galazeth founded Prismari College to ensure that the study of magic wouldnât ever be relegated to pure practicality. His
teachings emphasize that magicâs beauty must contribute to unfolding culture and personal emotional growth. Galazeth views dynamic expression and precise perfection as necessarily competing forces, both within individuals and the world at large.Cold, FireLightning
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of a legendary emerald dragon are terrorizing a nearby halfling settlement. One solution is to get rid of the dragon.
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An emerald dragon is the headmaster in absentia of a bardic college and
must be convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college.
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An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
intertwined magic of life and death. Her power taps into the life force flowing through living things and the natural world. She manipulates that energy to give healing and life or to bring death and
decay. Her mastery of this magic sustains her own life force even without the sustenance of food, drink, or even air.
She founded Witherbloom College to pass on her understanding of the natural cycle
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
island domain.
Long ago, it was revealed that the elven line of Vol â a house that practiced the art of necromancy and bore the Dragonmark of Death â was engaged in secret blood rites
would be exterminated to the last member, and the Mark of Death would be eliminated from the world.
The line of Vol had long been rivals of the Undying Court, and many whisper even today that the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
lair of a legendary emerald dragon are terrorizing a nearby halfling settlement. One solution is to get rid of the dragon.
6
An emerald dragon is the headmaster in absentia of a bardic college
and must be convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college.
7
An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
âs goal is to tap into vast energy sources and perform the dire rites that will extend a bridge between the Material Plane and the squirming chaos of an Elder Evilâs realm.
An entity that
aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil Blessings
Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
legendary emerald dragon are terrorizing a nearby halfling settlement. One solution is to get rid of the dragon.
6
An emerald dragon is the headmaster in absentia of a bardic college and must be
convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college.
7
An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon are terrorizing a nearby halfling settlement. One solution is to get rid of the dragon.
6
An emerald dragon is the headmaster in absentia of a bardic college and must be convinced to defend
the school in a contest against a rival college.
7
An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond.
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Basic Rules (2014)
You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred rites and
offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a clericâperforming sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power
Backgrounds
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
In preparation to become a student of Quandrix College, you have spent years working through the collegeâs math problems for prospective students. Your interests concentrate on the mathematical
principles and patterns found in the natural world. You might lean more toward mathematics or physics, or you delve into more abstract studies of metaphysics, arcana, or logic.
Skill
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred rites and offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a cleric&mdash
Itâs said that every faith in the world has a believer in Baldurâs Gate. Not only are most established faiths tolerated â even if some of them, including most of the openly evil
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Yuan-ti were originally humans who transformed themselves into serpent folk through ancient rituals. Most yuan-ti were corrupted into monsters by those rites, but some yuan-ti instead became a new
is mentioned in the raceâs description.
Height and Weight
Player characters, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
of magic in all its forms, and to enhance the lives of people throughout the world through the use of magic.
âStrixhaven mission statement
A magical world boasts many places where students can
bask in the adoration of cheering crowds! Colleges of Strixhaven College Description Lorehold Explores the past and preserves its lessons for future generations. Also called the College of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
trivia night down at the tavern. But knowing the identity and location of a dozen noblesâ illegitimate children carries a little more utility in the adventuring world. College of Whispers The College
Transferring Colleges The loose association of minstrels and masters that was your bard college helps to define your knowledge and skills. Still, no matter what your original collegiate connections
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Prismari College Prismari, the College of Elemental Arts, is devoted to the study and practice of art intertwined with magic. The mage-students of Prismari wield magic in spectacles of creativity
: masterpieces of showy, over-the-top magic. They use elemental magic to express who they are and how they see the world, often combining different types of energyâfire, water, air, earth, lightning, heat, coldâin powerful expressions of conflict and harmony.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Lorehold College Lorehold is the College of Archaeomancyâa term that describes the exploration of ancient things through magic. Its mages explore the past by poring over archaeological sites, calling
forth magical energy from old tomes, and summoning the spirits of long-dead historical figures. Lorehold mages travel far and wide across the world, gathering relics of bygone ages and learning dead languages to unpack the secrets of history.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
their traditions. This section presents the College of Lore subclass. College of Lore Plumb the Depths of Magical Knowledge Bards of the College of Lore collect spells and secrets from diverse sources
, such as scholarly tomes, mystical rites, and peasant tales. The collegeâs members gather in libraries and universities to share their lore with one another. They also meet at festivals or affairs of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
naturally found in the world around the campus. The other collegesâ mascots are brought into being through magic. The Strixhaven Mascots table lists the mascots by college. Each of these mascots is
detailed in chapter 7. Strixhaven Mascots College Mascot Lorehold Spirit Statue Mascot Prismari Art Elemental Mascot Quandrix Fractal Mascot Silverquill Inkling Mascot Witherbloom Pest Mascot The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Character Options The campus of Strixhaven draws a student body from across the worldâor many worlds. With your DMâs permission, you can create just about any Strixhaven character you can imagine
owlin, a character race option perfect for playing an owl-like student. âChoosing a Collegeâ gives advice on building a character for adventuring in Strixhaven. âStrixhaven Backgroundsâ presents a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Founder Dragons Strixhaven University was founded by five ancient dragons who, according to legend, hatched from the magical energy of the newborn world of Arcavios. These Founder Dragons were among
five colleges based on the magic that each dragon mastered, as summarized in the Founder Dragons table. To this day, the Founder Dragons roam the world. They no longer associate directly with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
their traditions. This section presents the College of Dance, College of Glamour, College of Lore, and College of Valor subclasses. College of Dance KATERINA LADON College of Dance Subclass Move in
Harmony with the Cosmos Bards of the College of Dance know that the Words of Creation canât be contained within speech or song; the words are uttered by the movements of celestial bodies and flow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Journey into Death Those who are prepared for death, or who receive funeral rites, typically have or are given a coin (or similar token of value) interred with their corpse. When these individuals
given funeral rites have no means to pay Athreosâs toll and thus have no way of reaching their place of rest. These lost souls primarily collect along the Tartyxâs shores where they languish or beg
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Ashen Grotto The Ashen Grotto is a burial ground for giants. Since it was first establishedâin a long-ago age when a great empire of giants stretched across the worldâgiants of all kinds have brought
intruders. Others might refuse to enter for any reason other than during funerary rites to inter a family memberâs remains. Remains laid to rest within the grotto remain peaceful, and the power of the cave is anathema to Undead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Studies and Philosophy The studies undertaken within Quandrix College include mathematics, physics, logic, statistics, metaphysics, and various fields of theoretical magic. Students from the other
some significant overlap. Substance and Theory Quandrixâs two deans carry the titles Dean of Substance and Dean of Theory, reflecting the philosophical division within the college. Is mathematics a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Witherbloom Student You filled your childhood with rudimentary alchemical experiments, all in the hope of becoming a student of Witherbloom College. The life sciences are the focus of your reading
Witherbloom College. Skill Proficiencies: Nature, Survival Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, a book about plant
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backgrounds in a Strixhaven campaign; theyâre just one way you can choose to dive deeply into your characterâs college affiliation. If you do choose one of these backgrounds, you can assume that your life
to this point has been consumed by the education that has made enrolling at Strixhaven possible for you, and you might not have much experience of the world beyond that preparatory work. Youâre ready
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, Widdershins Hall is the heart of Witherbloom College Lisette, Dean of the Root Dean Lissette (neutral good human Witherbloom professor of growth) is a world-class healer and herbalist; itâs even said she once
, Arcano-Biologist Verelda Lang (chaotic neutral dryad) is a respected Witherbloom professor of growth who teaches introductory courses in magical physiologies, helping students in every college learn about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Bard: College of Spirits Bards of the College of Spirits seek tales with inherent powerâbe they legends, histories, or fictionsâand bring their subjects to life. Using occult trappings, these bards
conjure spiritual embodiments of powerful forces to change the world once more. Such spirits are capricious, though, and what a bard summons isnât always entirely under their control. Guiding Whispers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Schools of Magic The rules of the game refer to the schools of magic (abjuration, illusion, necromancy, and so on), but itâs up to you to determine what those schools signify in your world. Similarly
, a few class options suggest the existence of magic-using organizations in the world â bardic colleges and druid circles â which are up to you to flesh out. You could decide that no formal structures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
the goddess gazing down on the world, and the trailing motes of light behind it her tears. She is also a goddess of stars and navigation as well as motherhood and reproductive cycles. She is seen as
lights that follow the moon around the sky, are thought to be brought about by the goddessâs joy, sorrow, or both. Milk, a symbol of motherhood, is used in many rites performed by the worshipers of