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Human

Species Player’s Handbook

commended, respected, and feared on many worlds. Humans are as diverse in appearance as the people of Earth, and they have many gods. Scholars dispute the origin of humanity, but one of the earliest known

Leonin Iconoclast

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

in ages past, today their prides largely avoid contact with other peoples and spurn the gods that ignored their plight. Since then, the leonin have flourished, finding strength in their bonds with

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dart","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.While leonin don't deny the existence of the gods, most denounce them, believing the deities are more likely to spread

Tasha the Witch

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

. Tasha went on to create various spells, including Tasha’s Hideous Laughter, and her magic-fueled ambitions brought her into contact with demons and demon lords, which she subjugated and used

When Zybilna received Alustriel Silverhand’s summons to combat Vecna, the archfey was sorely needed in Prismeer. As a compromise, and to honor Tasha’s friendship with Alustriel, Zybilna

Astral Drifter

Backgrounds Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

have camped on the petrified hulks of dead gods and narrowly escaped the psychic winds that sweep across the Astral Sea while also avoiding prolonged contact with the plane’s most dangerous

pouch containing 10 gp Longevity You are 20d6 years older than you look, because you have spent that much time in the Astral Sea without aging. Feature: Divine Contact You gain the Magic

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

all forms, from art objects and flowers to skilled artisans and their wondrous works, freezing them in magical ice for her pleasure alone. Auril was aligned with the gods Talos, Umberlee, and Malar

against Auril, who retreated to the coldest corner of Toril to escape their fury. After a world-shaking event known as the Sundering, most of the gods withdrew from Toril, leaving mortals to govern

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

pleasure alone. Auril was aligned with the gods Talos, Umberlee, and Malar. Together they wrought terrible destruction, inspiring fear that compelled tribute to hold their power at bay. Umberlee

Sundering, most of the gods withdrew from Toril, leaving mortals to govern their own fates without the gods’ meddling, but the Frostmaiden could not stay away for long. Auril returned to her icy

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

become as rich as the oligarchs. (Evil) 3 Power. One day, I will be the one giving orders. (Evil) 4 Prestige. I want to be admired, respected, feared, or even hated for my position

. Orzhov Contacts d8 Contact 1 The spirit of an ancestor has taken an interest in me. 2 An older cousin has the ear of a powerful oligarch. 3 I know a knight who is

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

modeled my career after a highly respected lawmage or arrester, but I fear that my role model might be involved in something illegal. Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I’m

the entire city, your place in the Azorius can easily bring you into contact with members of other guilds, for good or ill. Roll twice on the Azorius Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

artisans and their wondrous works, freezing them in magical ice for her pleasure alone. Auril was aligned with the gods Talos, Umberlee, and Malar. Together they wrought terrible destruction, inspiring

Toril to escape their fury. After a world-shaking event known as the Sundering, most of the gods withdrew from Toril, leaving mortals to govern their own fates without the gods’ meddling, but the

Minotaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, are much better known and respected. Boros minotaurs choose the precision of the legion over the fury of the pack. Minotaurs tend to vent their outrage through violence, but they aren’t

—perhaps they were once thought of as gods—who established the minotaurs’ place in the world. Every minotaur in Ravnica claims descent from one of these heroes. The Ordruun line is

Uthgardt Tribe Member

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

nomadic elves, the Harpers, and the priesthoods devoted to the gods of the First Circle. Suggested Characteristics Use the tables for the outlander background below as the basis for your

fullest. 3 I remember every insult I’ve received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who’s ever wronged me. 4 I am slow to trust members of other races, tribes, and

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Spellcasting.Ancient legends suggest that when the gods came to the First World and tried to populate it with their Humanoid followers, a clever dragon fled to the Feywild to hide a clutch of eggs. The magic

. Whenever a creature that can understand a language sleeps or enters a state of trance or reverie within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair, the dragon can establish telepathic contact with that creature

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

suggest that when the gods came to the First World and tried to populate it with their Humanoid followers, a clever dragon fled to the Feywild to hide a clutch of eggs. The magic of that faerie realm

trance or reverie within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair, the dragon can establish telepathic contact with that creature and converse with it in its dreams. The creature remembers its conversation

Scion of the Thaumaturge

backgrounds

) Cartographer's Tools, Ink and Ink Pen;Pen, Parchment, Robe;Robes, 8 GP; or (B) 50 GP You served a mysterious organization simply called the Thaumaturge. You received orders to perform tasks that

ranged from the mundane to the inscrutable. Your contact assured you that even if the tasks made no sense, you were serving the greater good of your home, and of all Etharis. Your tasks led you to new

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

magic allow them to support themselves without the need for clearing and plowing land. They are talented artisans, crafting finely worked clothes and art objects. Their contact with outsiders is

might continue to use the child name. Each elf’s adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members. Little distinction exists

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

relationship between warlock and patron is like that of a cleric and a deity, though the beings that serve as patrons for warlocks are not gods. A warlock might lead a cult dedicated to a demon

pact, and how did you make contact with your patron? Were you seduced into summoning a devil, or did you seek out the ritual that would allow you to make contact with an alien elder god? Did you search

Wizard

classes Basic Rules (2014)

. Some aspire to become like the gods, shaping reality itself. Though the casting of a typical spell requires merely the utterance of a few strange words, fleeting gestures, and sometimes a pinch or

. Creating a Wizard Creating a wizard character demands a backstory dominated by at least one extraordinary event. How did your character first come into contact with magic? How did you discover you had

Character Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

has received strange dreams in which the spirit of one of their ancestors tries to communicate with them. The contact asks the character to visit them in Djaynai to help them unravel the mystery of

Character Hooks Consider the following ways to involve characters in this adventure: Ancestor’s Invitation. A character’s relative or associate is a local official who lives in Djaynai. This contact

Scholarly Standing

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

scholarly consensus and reshaped the way other academics think about your field. Each new discovery you make is received with acclaim. 2 Respected. Your work is considered noteworthy, though not revolutionary

Knight Sarlamir's Curse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Knight Sarlamir’s Curse Among the dead entombed beneath Castle Kalaman lies the body of Knight Zanas Sarlamir. A respected knight of the Order of the Crown, Sarlamir received a divine quest from the

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, ensuring that her companions’ words will be well received. Whether scholar, skald, or scoundrel, a bard weaves magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds

of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation

Creating a Wizard

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

Creating a Wizard Creating a wizard character demands a backstory dominated by at least one extraordinary event. How did your character first come into contact with magic? How did you discover you

? What drew you forth from your life of study? Did your first taste of magical knowledge leave you hungry for more? Have you received word of a secret repository of knowledge not yet plundered by any

Religious Order Contacts

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

Religious Order Contacts Your primary contact within the religious order is usually some kind of priest—not necessarily a cleric or druid, but someone who holds a priestly office and a position of

some authority in the hierarchy of the organization. This person might direct you and your adventures according to their interpretation of divine will, or they might trust the gods to lead you to do

Cults of the Dragon Below NPCs

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

magic academy is actually a cult leader who is indoctrinating the students into a cult of Sul Khatesh. 3 A wizard found mad scrawlings hidden in a library book, used the writing to make contact with a

organized crime activities to bizarre murders and acts of chaos. 8 A respected noble behaves more erratically as time goes on, treating their servants and family with random and escalating cruelty.

Hierarchy

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

Hierarchy Some religious orders are viewed with suspicion by the priestly hierarchies of their faiths; others are viewed as champions who act as the gods’ hands in the world. Within a religious order

, some members are highly respected while others are seen as dangerous for one reason or another. What is your relationship to the hierarchy you’re a part of? Is your entire order held in particularly

Halfling Deities

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

the hearth and hospitality, as well as of trust and handicrafts. Arvoreen is a defender-god, a watchful protector who sacrifices personal comfort for the safety of others. The Shadowed Gods

saddened by his duties, and vigilant in ensuring that the dead are respected and protected. Lady Luck Many halflings have taken to regular worship of Tymora, seeing her as a helping hand in their fortunes and a patron of the luckiness associated with the hin.

Tragic Flaws

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

of “anything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests.” For a hero in Theros, a tragic flaw is something that the gods themselves might

exploit or punish, with hubris being the classic example. The gods of Theros aren’t so concerned about “ordinary” flaws like addiction or laziness. Rather, consider a tragic flaw involving something you

Human

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

resourcefulness are commended, respected, and feared on many worlds. Humans are as diverse in appearance as the people of Earth, and they have many gods. Scholars dispute the origin of humanity, but one of

Benefits of Renown

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Benefits of Renown Use these guidelines when determining the benefits of increasing renown. Recognition A character who has a Renown Score of 3+ with a group is a respected member of that group

ranks and titles for the groups in your campaign. Perks Earning renown within a group might come with certain benefits. A character with a Renown Score of 3+ might gain access to a reliable contact, a

Human

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

commended, respected, and feared on many worlds. Humans are as diverse in appearance as the people of Earth, and they have many gods. Scholars dispute the origin of humanity, but one of the earliest

Random Settlements

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

oppresses majority Ruler’s Status d20 Ruler 1–5 Respected, fair, and just 6–8 Feared tyrant 9 Weakling manipulated by others 10 Illegitimate ruler, simmering civil war 11 Ruled or controlled by a

respected 19–20 Religious leader Notable Traits d20 Trait 1 Canals in place of streets 2 Massive statue or monument 3 Grand temple 4 Large fortress 5 Verdant parks and orchards 6 River divides town 7

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the hatchery. If a particularly important or respected member of a tribe dies, the hatchery is closely monitored. The next egg laid is immediately separated from the rest and carefully protected. Once

resources or territory. Such conflicts aren’t common, because two tribes will always prefer to expand in different directions if they come into contact, but they do happen. For example, two

Character Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

methods the locals use to placate their tempestuous gods. The characters’ contact hopes these techniques can be used to calm natural upheavals in other lands. Prepared for the Worst. The Shieldbearers of

Divine Rank

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Divine Rank The divine beings of the multiverse are often categorized according to their relative cosmic power. Some gods who are worshiped on multiple worlds have a different rank on each world

, depending on their influence there. Greater deities are generally the oldest gods of a pantheon, responsible (at least in myth) for creating or parenting the other gods. Their provinces are major areas

Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Inhabitants Sigil is the backstage of the multiverse. Celestials and Fiends share drinks in genie-owned taverns, agents of evil gods trot through the streets astride nightmares, and hags stable

faerie steeds alongside pegasi and beasts of living stone. As a result of this mingling, fundamentally incompatible parts of the multiverse come into direct contact. They don’t always clash, but when they

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