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The Book of Many Things
You were living a difficult life before your destiny suddenly changed through a miraculous turn of good fortune. Perhaps a benevolent deity gave you precisely what you most desired. You might have
stumbled across a Deck of Many Things and drawn a card with a potent, positive effect. Or maybe you inherited a modest fortune from a distant relative you didnât know you had.
Regardless, you
Folk Hero
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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
you.
Suggested Characteristics
A folk hero is one of the common people, for better or for worse. Most folk heroes look on their humble origins as a virtue, not a shortcoming, and their
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere.
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival
Tool
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Suggested Characteristics
A folk hero is one of the common people, for better or for worse. Most folk heroes look on their humble origins as a virtue, not a shortcoming, and their home communities
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
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7
I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
8
I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
d6
Ideal
1
Respect. People deserve to be treated
. (Neutral)
6
Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see
Backgrounds
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
law-abiding citizens of Ravnica.
Personality Traits
d8
Personality Trait
1
I revel in mayhem, the more destructive the better.
2
When violence breaks out, I lose myself in
the same performance troupe for years, and these people mean everything to me.
2
A blood witch told me I have a special destiny to fulfill, and Iâm trying to figure out what it is.
3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of destiny by defying natureâs order. (MAGALI VILLENEUVE) MYTHS OF KLOTHYS
Klothys is barely remembered in the mortal world, having sequestered herself in the Underworld while human civilization
was in its infancy. Some surviving myths speak of a personified âdestinyâ in a way that vaguely suggests the possibility of an actual godâs involvement.
Rage of Titans. The greatest threat to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Heroes of Destiny The Fated Destinies table provides narrative ideas inspired by the Deck of Many Things that you can use as prompts while developing your character. The entries are geared toward
into a tragedy. Gem You inherited land containing the ruins of a temple where a coveted relic was hidden. Jester You were brought up to believe in a prophecy of impending doom, but you perceive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Folk Hero 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
else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for you. Suggested Characteristics A folk hero is one of the common people, for better or for worse. Most folk heroes look on their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
gathering on the fringes of Icewind Dale. Adventurers are much better equipped to deal with such threats, particularly in the dead of winter. One recent arrival in the area is Xardorok Sunblight, a
duergar warlock formerly of the Underdark. His patron, Deep Duerra, has urged Xardorok to fulfill his destiny and become the first duergar to rule a kingdom on the surface. Icewind Dale is cold, dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
their destiny on Stormwreck Isle. Ideally, the characters will spend time at Dragonâs Rest and then explore both Seagrow Caves (described in chapter 2) and the wreck of Compass Rose (chapter 3). They can
course of the adventureâboth the paladin and the fighter gaining a better understanding of their role in the world, for example. Use those goals (described under âIndividual Questsâ below) to help the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Klothysâs Influence Klothys is the embodiment and enforcer of destiny. Largely forgotten after ages spent in the Underworld, Klothys has only recently emerged, brimming with silent frustration at the
state of Theros. Each strand of Klothysâs hair is part of the fabric of destiny, the natural order that underpins all existence. Her followers claim to see these strands woven into all things
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Folk Hero 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
else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for you. Suggested Characteristics A folk hero is one of the common people, for better or for worse. Most folk heroes look on their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
has the hermit character learned? What is the status of the noble characterâs family? What is the folk heroâs destiny? Some players might have trouble coming up with ideas â not everyone is equally
story is convincing enough. Suggest alterations to a characterâs story so it better fits your world, or weave the first threads of your campaign into that story.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
, set apart from the common people by natural characteristics, learned skills, and the hint of a greater destiny that lies before them. At the start of their careers, characters use 1st- and 2nd-level
characters navigate dangerous terrain and explore haunted crypts, where they can expect to fight ruthless bandits, ferocious wolves, giant spiders, evil cultists, bloodthirsty ghouls, and hired thugs. If they face even a young dragon, theyâre better off avoiding a fight.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Rewarded You were living a difficult life before your destiny suddenly changed through a miraculous turn of good fortune. Perhaps a benevolent deity gave you precisely what you most desired. You
might have stumbled across a Deck of Many Things and drawn a card with a potent, positive effect. Or maybe you inherited a modest fortune from a distant relative you didnât know you had. Regardless, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Asteriaâs destiny to be a dutiful daughter and princess, and it was Euryaleâs fate to be remembered forever as a tragic villain. Asteria wasnât sure which part of this destiny she resented more. âWe
women could get new destinies, but they might be no better than the last, and they could be worse. But Asteria was adamant, so Istus reached into the sky and pulled down twenty-two constellations to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the world, to change things for the better (as they see it). Elves want to leave a mark on the world that future generations will remember. Over time, an adult elf can become accomplished in many
endeavors while pursuing its destiny. It isnât unusual among elves to meet someone who is expert in disparate disciplines, such as a battle wizard who also is a settlementâs best vintner and famous for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Returned and even sneaks into the Underworld to assist them, earning him Erebosâs undying ire. Pharika and Karametra understand, better than many of the other gods, that life and death are closely
closely with Athreos and Klothys. Athreos is one of the few beings Erebos trusts to be as committed as he is to ensuring that the passage into death is a one-way trip. Klothys, too, would see the dead remain dead, concerned as she is with the acceptance of destiny.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. They lack the physical equipment to reproduce, as well as the inclination to do so. They are greedy, conniving, and obsessed with the acquisition of valuables â the more ornate or bizarre, the better
. They know they are flawed, and this minor amount of self-awareness only magnifies their other deficiencies. They hate almost any creature they perceive as better than they are, which includes almost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
inherited his familyâs fleet of fishing boats after the untimely death of his mother, Petra. Heâs the youngest person ever to be elected to the council. Brash and inexperienced, Anders is a slight man
highly competitive price. And he can offer better prices for the other fishers in town to sell to him, since his catch brings in so much more profit. Everyone involved in the townâs fishing industry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Sgothgah â or, better yet, that they have killed the rogue aboleth â they can engage these aboleths in diplomacy regarding their desire to kill or enslave the kraken. The aboleths might respond to a
, unknown destiny. It was content to let Sgothgah serve its needs as it grew, but it had already decided to kill the aboleth once Sgothgahâs usefulness had run its course. The kraken has no interest in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
âExploring the Academyâ above). Sorâkur
Thri-kreen Receptionist
The thri-kreen receptionist Sorâkur (pronounced SOAR-ker) is always busy, and thereâs no one better suited for the job. Whether sheâs sorting
adventures. Kip and Pik Whistleslap
Gnome Inspectors
When nit-picking inane details, four eyes are better than twoâsomething that Kip and Pik Whistleslap make abundantly clear. The two gnome ship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
reward for faithful service, although they can also be bought. Deeds can be bought or inherited. A small estate might sell for as little as 100 gp or as much as 1,000 gp. A large estate might cost
hours each of those days. Thus, creating an uncommon magic item takes 20 days and 500 gp. You are free to adjust the costs to better suit your campaign. If a spell will be produced by the item being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
my destiny to be king.â
Argantle the Korred Queen
CHAPTER 4: YON
Queen Argantle sports a generous beard and whiskers. Her hair is shorn on one side, from where Endelyn Moongrave recently
was the worst of Waterdeepâs slumlords: ruthless, miserly, and coldhearted. I suppose Iâd better do some good before I die.â
Bond. âMy spinning wheel is the key to my redemption.â
Flaw. âYes, Iâm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
my destiny to be king.â
Argantle the Korred Queen
CHAPTER 4: YON
Queen Argantle sports a generous beard and whiskers. Her hair is shorn on one side, from where Endelyn Moongrave recently
the worst of Waterdeepâs slumlords: ruthless, miserly, and coldhearted. I suppose Iâd better do some good before I die.â
Bond. âMy spinning wheel is the key to my redemption.â
Flaw. âYes, Iâm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
. These Paladins meet the archetype of the knight in shining armor. They hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, and someâfor better or worseâhold the rest of the world to the same
glory through deeds of heroism. They train diligently and encourage their companions, so theyâre all ready when destiny calls. POLAR ENGINE Oath of Glory Subclass
These paladins share the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
in profit than quality. Lacking the carpentry skills of his ancestors, he relies on underpaid apprentices to assemble wagons that are little better than ordinary, yet they cost five times as much. The
âinheritedâ the tavern after the previous owner fled in the wake of a scandal and has done the minimum amount of work necessary to keep it operational. Kaelen has dreams of turning the Troll into a theater
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
neat piles labeled in Draconic: âkeep,â âtrade,â and âdump.â Many of these items were gifts from travelers or admirers; the remaining items the dragon acquired during her efforts to better understand
inherited from his uncle (see âTreasureâ below). What Happened. The gnome was searching the hills for gem deposits when he saw a copper dragon flying overhead. Believing the dragon to be friendly and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Members: Bullies, moguls, warlords Epithet: Takers To the Fated, the multiverse belongs to those with the strength to take it. Destiny and the will of the gods are poor excuses used by folk too weak
Headquarters: Civic Festhall Aligned Plane: Arborea Members: Artists, entertainers, revelers Epithet: Sensates The Society of Sensation perceives the multiverse through experiencesâthe more varied, the better
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
much of the troubles, but she tells Eldras and their children none of it. Life is better undarkened by such matters, she figures. 10. Drouth Fine Poultry This largest of the two Red Larch poultry
inherited the business from her father, who was a respected town elder, but she hasnât yet been approached for membership in the Believers. 11. Jalessa Ornra, Butcher Next door to Drouthâs Fine