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Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

. Additionally, you can forge documents including official papers and personal letters, as long as you have seen an example of the kind of document or the handwriting you are trying to copy. Suggested

a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff. 5 I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to. 6 Sarcasm and insults are my

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

needs warrant. For example, you can have a message carried across a neighborhood, procure a short carriage ride without paying, or have others clean up a bloody mess you left in an alley. The DM

. Contacts The Orzhov Syndicate operates according to a strict hierarchy built on a network of connections among old, wealthy families. Your family might provide important contacts, while your family’s

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

, as long as you have seen an example of the kind of document or the handwriting you are trying to copy. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: LONG-LOST HEIR You’re well-versed in the mannerisms and

want. 4 I’m a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff. 5 I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to. 6 Sarcasm and

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

construction and architecture — primarily in crafting the infrastructure that allows Ravnicans to enjoy running water, levitating platforms, and other magical and technological wonders. You have a

tend to be loud, flashy, or explosive, even when the effect is unremarkable. For example, when you open the portal of a rope trick spell, the portal might be outlined by harmless, showy

Satyr

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of the fey realm has given them an innate ability to perform, to delight, and to resist magical intrusion. While they’re usually found in the Feywild, satyrs do wander to other planes of

types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

adaptations of life. 7 I can’t resist prying into anything forbidden, since it must be terribly interesting. 8 I employ a highly technical vocabulary to avoid imprecision and ambiguity

my research and any other tasks I have to complete. Contacts The fluid nature of clades, whose rosters span different laboratories and change as researchers discover new interests, creates

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

cast ensnaring strike, for example, the vines created by the spell might appear as rune-inscribed glowing bands that wrap around the target and hold it in place. Suggested Characteristics

was traumatized by witnessing a crime as a child. 5 I’m incapable of deception. 6 I wish I had joined the Boros, but I fear they’d never accept me. Contacts The Azorius

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, inspired by the example of the angels, moved by the plight of the downtrodden, and devoted to the cause of justice. Or you could be a cynic in the ranks, perhaps because you reluctantly followed in the

. Contacts The ordered structure of the Boros Legion offers abundant opportunities to make friends — and rivals — in higher places. You might have close friends in other guilds that share the

Valenar Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

or clever? Whatever their nature, it’s your duty to follow their example. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it? Each patron ancestor is tied to many Valenar: do you have a

Class Legacy

Rules

relationship with other people and powers in the multiverse. A fighter, for example, might view the world in pragmatic terms of strategy and maneuvering, and see herself as just a pawn in a much

larger game. A cleric, by contrast, might see himself as a willing servant in a god's unfolding plan or a conflict brewing among various deities. While the fighter has contacts in a mercenary company or army, the cleric might know a number of priests, paladins, and devotees who share his faith.

Saving Throws Legacy

Rules

A saving throw — also called a save — represents an attempt to resist a spell, a trap, a poison, a disease, or a similar threat. You don’t normally decide to make a saving throw

; you are forced to make one because your character or monster is at risk of harm. To make a saving throw, roll a d20 and add the appropriate ability modifier. For example, you use your Dexterity

Middle Menthis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Sharn Watch keeps a close eye on them. A gang of changeling pickpockets called the Five Faces operates primarily in Middle Menthis, preying indiscriminately on orcs in Cassan Bridge, halflings in Little

contacts within the Watch garrison that keeps order throughout the entire Menthis Plateau. Thuranne specializes in criminal investigation and frequently consults for the Watch to repay the many

Dhampir Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

overindulge their thirst risk losing control and forever viewing others as prey. Those who resist might find exceptional ways of controlling their urges or suppress them through constant, molar-grinding

, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the

Changeling Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

physician. Personas can even be passed down through a family, allowing a younger changeling to take advantage of contacts established by the persona’s previous users. Creating Your Character At 1st

, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell

Saving Throws

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

Saving Throws A saving throw—also called a save—represents an attempt to evade or resist a threat, such as a fiery explosion, a blast of poisonous gas, or a spell trying to invade your mind. You

resist the effect, you can choose to fail the save without rolling. Ability Modifier Saving throws are named for the ability modifiers they use: a Constitution saving throw, a Wisdom saving throw, and

Saving Throws

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

Saving Throws A saving throw—also called a save—represents an attempt to evade or resist a threat, such as a fiery explosion, a blast of poisonous gas, or a spell trying to invade your mind. You

resist the effect, you can choose to fail the save without rolling. Ability Modifier Saving throws are named for the ability modifiers they use: a Constitution saving throw, a Wisdom saving throw, and

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

naming traditions of their ancestors. The material culture and physical characteristics of humans can change wildly from region to region. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the clothing, architecture

;re found primarily in southwest Faerûn. Calishite Names: (Male) Aseir, Bardeid, Haseid, Khemed, Mehmen, Sudeiman, Zasheir; (female) Atala, Ceidil, Hama, Jasmal, Meilil, Seipora, Yasheira

Saving Throw Proficiencies

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

that class’s training in evading or resisting certain threats. Wizards, for example, are proficient in Intelligence and Wisdom saves; they train to resist mental assault.

Saving Throw Proficiencies Proficiency in a saving throw lets a character add their Proficiency Bonus to saves that use a particular ability. For example, proficiency in Wisdom saves lets you add

Saving Throw Proficiencies

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

that class’s training in evading or resisting certain threats. Wizards, for example, are proficient in Intelligence and Wisdom saves; they train to resist mental assault.

Saving Throw Proficiencies Proficiency in a saving throw lets a character add their Proficiency Bonus to saves that use a particular ability. For example, proficiency in Wisdom saves lets you add

How Patrons Work

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

How Patrons Work Each type of patron in this section includes the following information: An example of the general type of patron, including information about its organization, headquarters, allies

compensation, equipment, privileges, and proficiencies A list of potential contacts who can serve as your personal connection to your patron

Guild Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

suggested characteristics (personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws). Each guild entry also provides personal contacts; suggestions for your alignment, race, and class; and a list of spells that you can

of guild spells that epitomize the type of magic the guild favors. The Boros Legion, for example, tends to prefer using spells of fire magic and holy light, and its guild spell list reflects that

Casting Multiple Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

that turn. For example, a creature who casts the misty step spell as a bonus action can also make a 2nd-level spell attack as an action. Similarly, many Multiattack actions let a creature make multiple

-focused spells, some creatures can cast spells that are primarily used outside of combat. To streamline the stat blocks, these spells aren’t written out in the creature’s combat-oriented “Actions” section

Bargaining for a Wish

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Bargaining for a Wish If your characters have access to the Wish spell—for example, because they’ve drawn the Moon card from a Deck of Many Things—Boss Augustus makes them an offer they can’t refuse

draws the Moon card. She also has contacts looking for anyone who can cast the Wish spell on their own. Once she has a target, she resorts to one of three tactics: Extortion. Wanewort scries on the

Chapter 8: Fates

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Chapter 8: Fates Tinnel Lovitt A character who draws the Fates card from a Deck of Many Things gains the chance to rewrite the events of their life. This card is an example in miniature of the deck

reserved for deities. This chapter is filled with character options, treasure, and other ideas linked to the concepts of fate and destiny. It’s primarily aimed at clerics, druids, and paladins who have a

Multiclassing

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

classes are added together to determine your character level. For example, if you have three levels in wizard and two in fighter, you're a 5th-level character. As you advance in levels, you might

primarily remain a member of your original class with just a few levels in another class, or you might change course entirely, never looking back at the class you left behind. You might even start

Multiclassing

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

classes are added together to determine your character level. For example, if you have three levels in wizard and two in fighter, you’re a 5th-level character. As you advance in levels, you might

primarily remain a member of your original class with just a few levels in another class, or you might change course entirely, never looking back at the class you left behind. You might even start

Story Overview

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

Breland to Droaam with Alden’s help. Coal, a destitute warforged hired by Alden, witnessed her good friend Razor die, executed in the ruins of Old Sharn as an example to the other workers. Coal made

Boromar Clan crime syndicate, whose members are enemies of Daask. Not wanting to put the Sharn Watch or herself between two criminal organizations at war, Germaine called in a few old contacts to meet with Coal and find out what’s going on.

Arresting Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

encounter with the arresting officers of the City Watch. The benefit of this approach is that characters can choose to go quietly or resist. The drawback is that the encounter might devolve into a fight

influence the outcome; for example, a successful Charisma (Persuasion) check might enable a character to bribe an official or sow enough doubt in the mind of a magistrate to have the case thrown out

Dealing with Wealth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

motivated primarily by money, wealth can threaten the entire campaign. After all, when mercenaries have all the money they’d ever need, why should they risk life and limb any more? Avoid this problem by

for spending their gold. Friends and loved ones, for example, can benefit from their largess, especially if these allies are experiencing hard times. If characters are attached to a settlement and

Charlatan

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

acquaintances, and disguises that allow you to assume that persona. Additionally, you can forge documents including official papers and personal letters, as long as you have seen an example of the

for getting what I want. 4 I’m a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff. 5 I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to. 6 Sarcasm and insults are my

Playing a Temporary Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

example, a player who has avoided spellcasting so far might want to give a cleric or wizard a try. The player should determine who their character is and why the character suddenly appears when the

character is someone the adventurers know. If the characters have powerful contacts, this is the perfect opportunity for one of those contacts to repay a favor to the adventurers by lending their support

Strahd's Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

Hidden across Barovia lie secret sanctuaries known only to Strahd and his servants. These crypt-like boltholes are hidden from the sun and exist primarily to shelter the count should he require. Over the

, allowing other evils to fester there. An example of one of these sites is depicted on map 2.2 and has the following features: Count’s Coffin. Hidden in each sanctuary lies a coffin bearing the von

Consequences

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

on the degree of failure. For example, a character who fails to disarm a trapped chest might accidentally spring the trap if the check fails by 5 or more, whereas a lesser failure means the trap wasn’t

more means she throws the character in the dungeon for such a display of impudence. Degrees of Success A successful D20 Test can have degrees of success. For example, when characters participate in an

Marks of Mystery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Marks of Mystery Centuries of manipulation and consolidation have caused the established dragonmarks to manifest primarily in members of certain family lines. However, exceptions have always existed

options for its origin. Dragonmarked Heir You are a member of a dragonmarked house and its family line—for example, if you bear the Mark of Healing, you could be a Halfling member of House Jorasco and

Human Names and Ethnicities

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

physical characteristics of humans can change wildly from region to region. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the clothing, architecture, cuisine, music, and literature are different in the northwestern

. Calishite Shorter and slighter in build than most other humans, Calishites have dusky brown skin, hair, and eyes. They’re found primarily in southwest Faerûn. Calishite Names: (Male) Aseir, Bardeid

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