come race greatness to have rose

Edgin Darvis

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

confidence and rakish demeanor make him a natural leader. With carefully chosen words, he inspires the members of his thieves’ crew to greatness. But when his past mistakes come calling, Edgin must

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Geth’s ancient heritage rose up from deep within him, spreading out from the core of his being. Some shifters manifested terrible claws, others massive fangs, still others astounding speed or

weretouched, as many believe they are the descendants of humans and lycanthropes. Whatever their origins, shifters have evolved into a unique race. They are humanoids with a bestial aspect; while they

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Baldur’s Gate is a city badly in need of heroes, and every so often, one rises from among its own. Ordinary people who rise to greatness are beloved in local history, but the popular

imagination can turn on such champions almost as quickly as it anoints them. You come from a humble social rank, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village regard you as

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

good that even if some people you meet have heard of your homeland, they know merely the name and perhaps a few outrageous stories. You have come to this part of Faerûn for your own reasons, which

of those who emigrate from Evermeet are either exiles, forced out for committing some infraction of elven law, or emissaries who come to Faerûn for a purpose that benefits elven culture or

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

, or a member of a desert tribe, is an auspicious event. Most Athasians believe a given genasi is destined for greatness—or infamy. Those living on the frontier, though, have a much harder

tracing their own lineage, and bloodlines occasionally skip a generation or two. Many earth genasi originated in the North and spread out from there. Water genasi come from coastal areas, the largest

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness. As a rule, moonstone dragons are

things up, insisting that visitors come to the Border Ethereal for a meeting or sleeping in the middle of a heavily trafficked forest on the Material Plane. Moonstone dragons navigate their

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

artists and poets, encourage great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness. As a rule

storage. Occasionally, though, a whimsical moonstone dragon delights in shaking things up, insisting that visitors come to the Border Ethereal for a meeting or sleeping in the middle of a heavily

Kalashtar

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

I am kalashtar, born of two worlds. Over a thousand years ago, my ancestor bound her bloodline to the spirit Kashtai, and I am a child of that union. Kashtai moves within me. Her memories come to

-Lashtavar. —Lakashtai, servant of the light The kalashtar are a compound race created from the union of humanity and renegade spirits from the plane of dreams — spirits called quori

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

The warchief Mhurren roused himself from his sleeping-furs and his women and pulled a short hauberk of heavy steel rings over his thick, well-muscled torso. He usually rose before most of his

marriages, half-orcs are born. Some half-orcs rise to become proud leaders of orc communities. Some venture into the world to prove their worth. Many of these become adventurers, achieving greatness for

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

You come from a humble social rank, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village regard you as their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the

after I led a symbolic act of protest against it. 9 A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave me a blessing or revealed my secret origin. 10 Recruited into a lord’s army, I rose to

Ioun Stone Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

bonus to AC while this dusty rose prism orbits your head. Ioun Stone of Regeneration;Regeneration (Legendary). You regain 15 hit points at the end of each hour this pearly white spindle orbits your head

spindle orbits your head. This other set of Ioun Stones come from the Extra Life Adventure: Lost Laboratory of Kwalish. Ioun Stone of Supreme Intellect;Supreme Intellect (Rare). You gain a +1 bonus to

Gith Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

The story of the gith is rooted in a cruel twist of cosmic fate. Inspired by the great leader for whom the race is named, the gith rose up to overthrow the mind flayers that held them in

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, even by the standards of his diminutive race, with the fluff of his curly brown locks barely cresting the three-foot mark, but his belly was amply thickened by his love of a good meal, or several, as

the opportunities presented themselves. The crooked stick that served as his fishing pole rose up above him, clenched between two of his toes, and hung out over the quiet lake, mirrored perfectly in

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Gang Mentality Since bugbears aren’t a particularly fecund race, their overall population is small and spread over a wide area. Bugbears live in family groups that operate much like gangs. The

remove opposition or exile weaker or unpopular members to keep the rest of the gang strong. Fortunately for the race as a whole, even young and elderly bugbears have the ability to survive alone in the

Fairy

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a special physical characteristic that sets the fairy apart. For your fairy, roll on the Fey Characteristics table or choose an option from it. You’re also free to come up with your own

member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race such as the fairy or the harengon in this section, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability

A Race Divided

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

A Race Divided Once we followed in Corellon’s footsteps, but we strayed from that path. For our whole existence, we pay penance for a misstep. It is just? Mayhap not, but when is love just? Is loss

adopted their appearances — male, female, or something else — but just as often kept their company in the form of a rose blossom or a delicate doe. Corellon’s flamboyant, mercurial personality showed

A Race Divided

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

A Race Divided Once we followed in Corellon’s footsteps, but we strayed from that path. For our whole existence, we pay penance for a misstep. It is just? Mayhap not, but when is love just? Is loss

adopted their appearances — male, female, or something else — but just as often kept their company in the form of a rose blossom or a delicate doe. Corellon’s flamboyant, mercurial personality showed

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

remote even merfolk and sea elves rarely encounter them. Haughty Nobles As a result of their isolation and limited understanding of the Material Plane, tritons can come across as haughty and

phrase requests as orders that you expect to be obeyed. 2 You are quick to boast of the greatness of your civilization. 3 You learned an antiquated version of Common and drop “thee

Half-Orc

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Half-Orc The warchief Mhurren roused himself from his sleeping-furs and his women and pulled a short hauberk of heavy steel rings over his thick, well-muscled torso. He usually rose before most of

, half-orcs are born. Some half-orcs rise to become proud leaders of orc communities. Some venture into the world to prove their worth. Many of these become adventurers, achieving greatness for their mighty deeds.

Half-Orc

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Half-Orc The warchief Mhurren roused himself from his sleeping-furs and his women and pulled a short hauberk of heavy steel rings over his thick, well-muscled torso. He usually rose before most of

, half-orcs are born. Some half-orcs rise to become proud leaders of orc communities. Some venture into the world to prove their worth. Many of these become adventurers, achieving greatness for their mighty deeds.

All the World's a Stage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

their lines however they please. It’s hilarious—you’ve got to come check it out!” The Rose Stage hosts everything from intimate poetry readings to grandiose multimedia performances

All the World’s a Stage A short while after their third Exam, the characters become aware of the buzz on campus regarding the Rose Stage Festival. Held every year, the Rose Stage Festival blends

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

magical power than a potion, but they all believe that the tribal sorcerer can figure out how to use any such item they come across. When kobolds sense an opportunity to separate a magic item from its

humanoids, but they know that there is greatness within them and they are proud that they were chosen to be the blood-kin of dragons. Kobolds willingly serve chromatic dragons and worship them as if

Half-Orc

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Half-Orc The warchief Mhurren roused himself from his sleeping-furs and his women and pulled a short hauberk of heavy steel rings over his thick, well-muscled torso. He usually rose before most of

, half-orcs are born. Some half-orcs rise to become proud leaders of orc communities. Some venture into the world to prove their worth. Many of these become adventurers, achieving greatness for their mighty deeds.

All the World's a Stage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

their lines however they please. It’s hilarious—you’ve got to come check it out!” The Rose Stage hosts everything from intimate poetry readings to grandiose multimedia performances

All the World’s a Stage A short while after their third Exam, the characters become aware of the buzz on campus regarding the Rose Stage Festival. Held every year, the Rose Stage Festival blends

Half-Orc

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Half-Orc The warchief Mhurren roused himself from his sleeping-furs and his women and pulled a short hauberk of heavy steel rings over his thick, well-muscled torso. He usually rose before most of

, half-orcs are born. Some half-orcs rise to become proud leaders of orc communities. Some venture into the world to prove their worth. Many of these become adventurers, achieving greatness for their mighty deeds.

Approaching Death House

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Approaching Death House As the characters come within sight of Death House, read or paraphrase the following: A boy and a girl stand in the middle of the dirt road outside a grim house. The boy is

safe?” Coupleofkooks Rose and Thorn Durst The children are Rosavalda “Rose” and Thornboldt “Thorn” Durst. Rose explains that the monster arrived just after the children’s parents, Gustav and

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

a dwarf saying that might be hyperbole, but certainly points to how difficult it can be for a member of a short-lived race like humans to earn a dwarf’s trust. Elves. “It’s not wise

frivolous. Two things to be said for them, though: They don’t have many smiths, but the ones they have do very fine work. And when orcs or goblins come streaming down out of the mountains, an elf

Chapter 2: Seagrow Caves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Chapter 2: Seagrow Caves This chapter assumes the characters come here before going to the wreck of Compass Rose, and they are still 1st level. It also includes simple instructions to scale up the

Lifelong Companion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Lifelong Companion Behind many heroes is another hero whose greatness comes from the support and love they offer. Haktos had his beloved Perynes, Renata was accompanied by her servant Karados, and

Tiro—united by their love of freedom and one another—rose to challenge him. The people rallied to their cause, and through strength of arms, magic, and devotion, they defeated Agnomakhos. The polis

Shifters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Shifters Geth’s ancient heritage rose up from deep within him, spreading out from the core of his being. Some shifters manifested terrible claws, others massive fangs, still others astounding speed

many believe they are the descendants of humans and lycanthropes. Whatever their origins, shifters have evolved into a unique race. They are humanoids with a bestial aspect; while they can’t fully

Fancying Up Footwork

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

week after the characters’ second Advanced Arcane History Exam and are held on the Rose Stage on Silverquill College. Map 3.5 shows the layout of the Rose Stage, and a full description of it can be

chapter 3. Whether learning magic or dance, Strixhaven students throw themselves into their studies with zeal The day of the dance classes, when the characters show up at the Rose Stage, read or

Approaching Death House

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Approaching Death House As the characters come within sight of Death House, read or paraphrase the following: A boy and a girl stand in the middle of the dirt road outside a grim house. The boy is

safe?” Coupleofkooks Rose and Thorn Durst The children are Rosavalda “Rose” and Thornboldt “Thorn” Durst. Rose explains that the monster arrived just after the children’s parents, Gustav and

Shifters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Shifters Geth’s ancient heritage rose up from deep within him, spreading out from the core of his being. Some shifters manifested terrible claws, others massive fangs, still others astounding speed

features—a state they call shifting. Whatever their origins, shifters have evolved into a unique race. A shifter walks on the knife’s edge between the wilds and the world around them. Do they embrace their primal instincts or the path of civilization?

Lifelong Companion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Lifelong Companion Behind many heroes is another hero whose greatness comes from the support and love they offer. Haktos had his beloved Perynes, Renata was accompanied by her servant Karados, and

Tiro—united by their love of freedom and one another—rose to challenge him. The people rallied to their cause, and through strength of arms, magic, and devotion, they defeated Agnomakhos. The polis

Fancying Up Footwork

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

week after the characters’ second Advanced Arcane History Exam and are held on the Rose Stage on Silverquill College. Map 3.5 shows the layout of the Rose Stage, and a full description of it can be

chapter 3. Whether learning magic or dance, Strixhaven students throw themselves into their studies with zeal The day of the dance classes, when the characters show up at the Rose Stage, read or

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