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Curse of Strahd
damage. If the target is a flammable object that isnât being worn or carried, it catches fire.Izek and his sister were born in Vallaki. One morning, their father and their uncle took them
the woods and was never seen again.
Unlike his sister, Izek was born without a soul. As time wore on, he forgot his lost sister and learned to cope with his disability.
Orphaned Killer. Izekâs
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
ancient djinni born from the planar winds that blow through the myriad doors of the Infinite Staircase. Heâs a timeless force of untold power, a genie made noble by the planes themselves. A cloud
can also act as a warlockâs otherworldly patron, imparting a fraction of his power in exchange for the warlockâs loyal service.
Nafas's Lair
Nafas lairs in the Censer of Dreams, an aeolian
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
creature experiences strange dreams the next time it sleeps, then sleepwalks to the nearest tree or other large plant, digs a small hole, screams into the depression, and refills the hole. When it awakes the
next morning, the creature feels strangely refreshed. Then on the night of the next new moon, the dug-up earth stirs and a pack of mites emerges. Born of frustration and anger, these creatures exist
Aasimar
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
born to serve as champions of the gods, their births hailed as blessed events. They are a people of otherworldly visages, with luminous features that reveal their celestial heritage.
Celestial Champions
receives visions and guidance from celestial entities via dreams. These dreams help shape an aasimar, granting a sense of destiny and a desire for righteousness.
Each aasimar can count a specific
Half-Orc
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Basic Rules (2014)
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
-orcs hear the whispers of Gruumsh in their dreams, calling them to unleash the rage that simmers within them. Others feel Gruumshâs exultation when they join in melee combat â and either
Backgrounds
Curse of Strahd: Character Options
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A monster that slaughtered dozens of innocent people spared your life, and you donât know why.
2
You were born under a dark star. You can feel it watching you, coldly and distantly
You did terrible things to avenge the murder of someone you loved. You became a monster, and it haunts your waking dreams.
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
me in dreams, and at times her voice whispers in the silence of my mind. As long as at least one of my sisters is alive, Kashtai will survive â and as long as she lives, she will fight il
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
up with the family you are part of âthere are around seventy-five lineages in Waterdeep, each with its own financial interests, specialties, and schemes. You might be part of the main line of
background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a member of a Waterdhavian family.
Like other nobles, you were born
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Kalashtar 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 me in dreams, and at times her voice whispers in the silence of my mind. As long as at least one of my sisters is alive, Kashtai will surviveâand as long as she lives, she will fight il
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Kalashtar 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 me in dreams, and at times her voice whispers in the silence of my mind. As long as at least one of my sisters is alive, Kashtai will survive â and as long as she lives, she will fight il
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nyxborn Creatures Just as the gods are born of Nyx, so are many creatures. Nyxborn creatures are beings of legend, some the subjects of hopeful dreams and others the product of nightmares. They come
from the tales told about it.
5 A god made the creature to serve as a pet or mount.
6 The creature took shape from dreams or nightmares.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
; they might have been chosen to fulfill the words of a prophecy, because they were born at auspicious times and places, or because they happened to be in a particular place at a certain time. Individual
from an immortal patron, but puts faith in the dreams and inspiration of others, following such omens with an eager heart. This character is under no illusions of having a special role to play in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of âanything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests.â For a hero in Theros, a tragic flaw is something that the gods themselves might
. NATAL OMENS
The birth of a hero is often accompanied by signs in Nyx and Theros alike. You can use the Omens table in chapter 4 to randomly determine an omen that appeared when you were born. Itâs up to you and your DM to determine the omenâs meaning.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
opportunities. As one of the vassals, you could be a guild artisan working for the elves, an urchin born in Taer Valaestas, or even a folk hero fighting to protect the common folk. Dreams. What is it you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Dreams of Flight Above all else, kenku wish to regain their ability to fly. Every kenku is born with a desire to take to the air, and those who learn spellcasting do so in hope of mastering spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Izek Strazni Izek and his sister were born in Vallaki. One morning, their father and their uncle took them fishing on Lake Zarovich. On the way back to town, a dire wolf attacked Izek and bit off his
right arm. His father carried Izek back to town while his uncle distracted the beast. His sister ran and hid in the woods and was never seen again. Unlike his sister, Izek was born without a soul. As
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Drinking Deeply of Life A gnome is rarely bored and tries to savor every minute, for life is full of opportunities to learn, to help others, and to have fun. Gnomes are born with a fascination for
â and on other folk (who might not always appreciate being the target of their humor). The Journey Is the Destination Gnomes arenât overly goal-oriented as they pursue their interests. To them, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Birth of the Poleis The end of the Age of Trax corresponds roughly with the rise of the fourth and latest generation of gods, whose interests lie in the application of more abstract principles to the
Akros and Skophos were born from that bloodshed, inspired by the martial doctrines of Iroas and Mogis rather than the legal code of Ephara. Eventually the years of war settled into an uneasy peace with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
innocent people spared your life, and you donât know why.
2 You were born under a dark star. You can feel it watching you, coldly and distantly. Sometimes it beckons you in the dead of night.
3
possessed you as a child. You were locked away but escaped. The fiend is still inside you, but now you try to keep it bottled up.
10 You did terrible things to avenge the murder of someone you loved. You became a monster, and it haunts your waking dreams.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
people spared your life, and you donât know why. 2 You were born under a dark star. You can feel it watching you, coldly and distantly. Sometimes it beckons you in the dead of night. 3 An apparition that
escaped. The fiend is still inside you, but now you try to keep it locked away. 10 You did terrible things to avenge the murder of someone you loved. You became a monster, and it haunts your waking dreams.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, a sailor, or a guild artisan working to support the elf army, or you might be a charlatan seeking opportunities. As a human from Valenar, you could be an urchin born in Taer Valaestas, or a folk hero
fighting for the common people. Dreams. Have you left Valenar behind, or are your aspirations tied to the new kingdom? As a half-elf with Valenar blood, do you want to be recognized as a true Valenar
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
. They settle in places that accept them, usually bleak cities that have fallen on hard times and are overrun with crime.
Dreams of Flight
Above all else, kenku wish to regain their ability to fly
. Every kenku is born with a desire to take to the air, and those who learn spellcasting do so in hope of mastering spells that will allow them to fly. Rumors of magic items such as flying carpets, brooms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
. Her grandfather grew infirm over the years and less able to look out for the familyâs interests, and the othersâeven her twin sister, Louiseâseemed oblivious to the threat. It fell to Jacqueline to
, wiping out the nationâs royal dynasty and leaving power vacuums filled and then quickly emptied by ailing nobles. Only the Reniers proved immune, and eventually Jacqueline stood as the highest-born noble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
grand galas and salons. Beneath this gilded veneer, the members of the Aurum use their shared wealth and power to pursue their selfish goals, and a secret cabal at the heart of this fraternity dreams
celebrated by their local communities. When members gather, they discuss shared interests, especially in history and archaeology. Aurum members often take an interest in a particular civilization or era
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
that opposes a deity or another powerful cosmic force. Comet You were born under a sign associated with cataclysm, and every attempt to glimpse your future reveals ill omens. Donjon A religious
whispers advice to you in dreams or visitations, taking on different guises and speaking through others. Skull You were returned to life through resurrection magic, divine intervention, or a mysterious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
experience after an encounter with a vampire or after being severely wounded in battle. Gazers are âbornâ out of a poisoned or ill beholderâs feverish dreams, in which its sense of perspective and scale
dormant but its mind never stops working. The creature is fully aware, even though to an outside observer it might appear oblivious of its surroundings. Sometimes a beholderâs dreams are dominated by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
fatherâs gift of godliness.
âWise one, All-Father Annam, world-shaper of old,
Mighty were your deeds in timeâs dawning.
You scattered seeds of the sundered First World;
Your dreams created
the cosmos,
The teeming worlds, full of wonders.
âSix sons, goddess-born, you sanctioned as rulers
To govern the mortal multitudes.
Boorish and bumbling, they bungled the task!
Surely I am
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. The Path of Light teaches that this age is dominated by il-Lashtavar, âthe great darkness that dreams.â This force poisons the world and promotes darkness. But all things change. If enough light can
in Khorvaire, it is largely unknown outside kalashtar communities. The shadow watchers champion a sect born in Khorvaire, and the elders of Adar have condemned its methods. If you follow the Path of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
wealth for its hoard, its ambitions expanding in its advancing years. 2 Lich. An undead spellcaster of immense power employs your group. Its interests are strangely diverse and seemingly benign
your patron or their agents, your group makes ability checks made to research lore related to your patronâs interests and influence with advantage. Sanctuary. Your patronâs agents have safe houses or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
of strange, glorious, faraway places. Good maps and clear trails can take even an inexperienced youth with dreams of glory far across the world. Thousands of restless would-be heroes from backcountry
possession. A flaw is a characteristic that someone else can exploit to bring the character to ruin or cause the character to act against his or her best interests.
When a player roleplays a negative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
selfish dreams has threatened Theros, and only by untangling the strands of destiny can Klothys set things right. The status quo she seeks to restore, however, comes with a cost in mortal casualties and
respects the other gods whose interests balance creation and destruction, such as Thassa, Purphoros, and Nylea, considering them better attuned to Therosâs needs and destinyâs myriad outcomes. Nylea shares
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
victories.
7 It doesnât matter if the whole worldâs against me. Iâll always do what I think is right.
8 I have morbid interests and a macabre aesthetic.
9 I have a personal ritual
about, but I still see them in guilty visions, recurring dreams, or as a spirit.
Horror Character Flaws d12 Flaw
1 I believe doom follows me and that anyone who gets close to me will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nyxborn Born from the minds of the gods, the creatures that populate the godsâ realm are called Nyxborn. Nyxborn creatures resemble mortal beings, but philosophers debate their true character. Are
sand between the toes, the way the heart stirs when the tide of battle changes or the sadness that lingers when remembering a happy moment of childhood. These ideas, dreams, memories, and feelings are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Tales of Sora Kell claim she is the first night hag, born from Khyber in the first age of the world alongside the ancient rakshasas. Some even claim that her daughtersâthe hags who rule Droaamâare
the dreams of her agents, or occasionally uses magical means to communicate, sometimes directly, other times through sinister omens. Allies. As a creature of legend, Sora Kell can hardly be said to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, or else theyâre just not doing their part. Fire Prophet Through all-consuming ambition and a desire to punish all who ever thwarted her dreams, the tiefling Vanifer has risen to leadership of the
themselves superior to her, and she stops at nothing to make them see her as a figure to be feared and respected. Vanifer was born and raised in the crushing poverty of Calimportâs poorest quarters, armed