continent recount glory to have ranges

Dragonborn

races

, humanity discovered a kingdom already shattered in Etharis’s most southern regions. Not even the dragonborn themselves could recount the history that had led to the destruction of their once-great

continent began to undertake pilgrimages to the city, where they were encouraged to embrace worship of the Divine Seraphs. With their ancient prayers seemingly answered at last, many dragonborn were drawn to

Dwarves

races

valleys and foothills of the two oldest mountains on the continent: the Rock-Teeth and the Grey Spine. Beneath these vast ranges ran rich veins of mithral and gold. The dwarves who mined and crafted

Continent Scale

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

Continent Scale For mapping a whole continent, use a scale where 1 hex represents 60 miles. At this scale, you can’t see more than the shape of coastlines, the biggest mountain ranges, major rivers

process you use for mapping a region at kingdom scale works for mapping a whole continent. A continent might have eight to twelve large cities that deserve a place on the map, most likely major trade centers and the capitals of kingdoms.

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

seek adventure are the most daring and ambitious members of a daring and ambitious race. They seek to earn glory in the eyes of their fellows by amassing power, wealth, and fame. More than other people

, Zasheida; (surnames) Basha, Dumein, Jassan, Khalid, Mostana, Pashar, Rein Chondathan Chondathans are slender, tawny-skinned folk with brown hair that ranges from almost blond to almost black. Most are

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

. They are inclined to be stout, weighing between 40 and 45 pounds. Halflings’ skin ranges from tan to pale with a ruddy cast, and their hair is usually brown or sandy brown and wavy. They have

Curious Halflings are an affable and cheerful people. They cherish the bonds of family and friendship as well as the comforts of hearth and home, harboring few dreams of gold or glory. Even adventurers

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

human standing nearly two feet taller. Their courage and endurance are also easily a match for any of the larger folk. Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged with red, but the most

command or inspiration of a deity, a direct calling or simply a desire to bring glory to one of the dwarf gods. Clan and ancestry are also important motivators. A dwarf might seek to restore a clan

Chapter 1: Welcome to the Realms

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

Chapter 1: Welcome to the Realms In the world of Toril, between the windswept Sea of Swords to the west and the mysterious lands of Kara-Tur to the east, lies the continent of Faerûn. A place of

others. News and gossip are carried between population centers by caravans and ships that bring in supplies for trade and by traveling bards and minstrels who recount (or invent) stories to inform and

Dwarves

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

Dwarves The Stout Folk are deliberate and steadfast, with a proud history as great artisans, builders, and warriors. Although the glory of their empires faded long ago, the dwarves still hold to

the heart of the world, dwarves found their way to the surface and, from there, spread across each continent. Thousands of years of settlement and separation divided the dwarves into distinct subraces

The Forgotten Realms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

the fallen dwarf kings of Delzoun, looking for glory and treasure. Rogues prowl the dark alleyways of teeming cities such as Neverwinter and Baldur’s Gate. Clerics wield mace and spell in the service of

backcountry farmsteads and sleepy villages follow tales that take them to strange, glorious, faraway places. Good maps and clear trails can carry even an inexperienced youth with dreams of glory far

Xen'drik

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

Xen’drik Map 2.3: Continent of Xen’drik View Large Version In Xen’drik, you could… Seek to destroy an ancient mystical weapon before it falls into the hands of villains. Battle savage giants in the

Sovereigns bound the fiendish overlords and freed the world from chaos. The mighty giants had fought alongside the Sovereigns, and in gratitude Aureon granted them dominion over the continent of Xen’drik

Kartakass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

the taking—if they prove worthy. In Kartakass, individuals strive for glory. Where talent and expertise fail, obsession and duplicity reign, leading to repeating cycles of triumph, betrayal, and

who have broad ranges of rich skin and hair colors. The use of dyes and cosmetics to accent one’s features and memorability is common among all genders. When players create characters from Kartakass

The Heirs of Dhakaan

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

discipline and techniques that allowed their ancestors to dominate the continent. Their weaponsmiths are superior even to the artificers of House Cannith, and they are experts in the working of adamantine

, or druids. Their focus is on martial excellence, and their spiritual leaders are bards, who tell tales of past glory. Among the Dhakaan, goblinoids work together. Hobgoblins are the strategists and

Drow of Xen'drik

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

Drow of Xen’drik Long ago on the continent of Xen’drik, the first drow fought beside the giants against the other elves. Tens of thousands of years have passed, and drow and other elves remember each

seeking powers that can help your people in their endless war? Or are you a Sulatar pursuing a personal path to glory? How do you react to meeting members of other elven cultures during your journeys

Saga of the Whirlwyrm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

encourages the characters to recount the whirlwyrm attack. When he’s done reporting, Tyrza says the following: “Whirlwyrms! Lost villagers! Certain peril! Hear that, Glorium?” Tyrza booms. “It sounds like

about you and your crew here, Bkol? You up to saving someone’s world?” Bkol leaves the choice up to the characters. If asked what’s going on, Bkol explains that Glorium is a town full of glory seekers

Small and Practical

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

. Halflings’ skin ranges from tan to pale with a ruddy cast, and their hair is usually brown or sandy brown and wavy. They have brown or hazel eyes. Halfling men often sport long sideburns, but beards are

of family and friendship as well as the comforts of hearth and home, harboring few dreams of gold or glory. Even adventurers among them usually venture into the world for reasons of community

Humans

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

of ogres and giants. Solamnia Once a mighty empire, Solamnia has fallen from the glory it knew. Though Solamnia remains one of the largest and most prosperous nations on the continent, its provinces

Morgrave University

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

proximity to the secret continent. Its collections of artifacts and scholarly works about ancient Xen’drik and the Dhakaan Empire are unparalleled. In many ways, it lives up to the shining vision of

rivals. Despite the friendly ties among academic institutions, Morgrave occupies the low end of the prestige scale among academic bodies, so its faculty tends to look for opportunities to steal glory

Hobgoblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

warriors. If any rank doesn’t serve a purpose in the legion, the warlord eliminates it from the hierarchy to maximize efficiency. Honor Bound, By Glory Crowned Advancement in rank comes as a result

of attaining glory, but for the achievement to mean anything, a hobgoblin must abide by the race’s code of honor in doing so. Glory can be earned by discovery of great resources (such as finding a new

Goblinoids

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

limit their population in their deep vaults. However, they have held onto the martial discipline and techniques that allowed their ancestors to dominate the continent. Their weaponsmiths are superior

with tales of past glory. Among the Dhakaan, all goblinoids work together, using their talents for the greater good. Hobgoblins are the strategists and commanders, typically having the skills of

Annam and the Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

cleverness. Giants who value or seek to emulate these qualities pray and sacrifice to her, asking her blessing. Those who hold out hope for the restoration of giants’ ancient glory worship her as well

keeper of secrets. Priests and Rites. Giants invoke Skoraeus’s name when they begin any work of art or craft, particularly stonework, and they often dedicate the final product to his glory. Stone giants

Adventure Models

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

,” both in chapter 2). The Against the Giants table offers suggestions for adventure hooks you can use to build an adventure following this theme. On the world I call home, three linked mountain ranges

Eberron, the continent of Xen’drik is the ancestral home of giants and the location of their ancient empire. The continent is littered with the cyclopean ruins of this forgotten civilization, and now

Faerûn

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

Faerûn The vast central continent of Toril, Faerûn is a land mass divided by a great sea known as the Inner Sea, or the Sea of Fallen Stars. The lands beyond the North can be roughly divided into

scapegoats. Lands to the East To the east lie many of the older nations of the Realms, including the Western Heartlands of Faerûn — those civilizations centrally located on the continent, and thereby

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