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Returning 35 results for 'gender concept long'.
Warforged
 Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War
deeper meaning. The typical warforged has a sexless body shape. Some warforged ignore the concept of gender entirely, while others adopt a gender identity. The more a warforged develops its
Goliath Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion
assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three syllables long. Clan names are five syllables or more and end in a vowel. Birth names are rarely linked to gender
the goliath concept of fair play. A permanently injured goliath is still expected to pull his or her weight in the tribe. Typically, such a goliath dies attempting to keep up, or the goliath slips
Tiefling Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Species Basic Rules (2014)
horns like a ram, others have straight and tall horns like a gazelle’s, and some spiral upward like an antelopes’ horns. They have thick tails, four to five feet long, which lash or coil
reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some
Warforged Personality
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
has a muscular, sexless body shape. Some warforged ignore the concept of gender entirely, while others adopt a gender identity in emulation of creatures around them.
Warforged Personality
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
deeper meaning. The typical warforged has a sexless body shape. Some warforged ignore the concept of gender entirely, while others adopt a gender identity. The more a warforged develops its
Tortle Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Species The Tortle Package
our homes on our backs.” The shells they carry around provide all the shelter they require. Consequently, tortles don’t feel the need to root themselves in one place for too long. A tortle
prefer simple, non-gender-specific names that are usually no more than two syllables. If a tortle doesn’t like its name for whatever reason, it can change it. A tortle might change its name a dozen
Aarakocra Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion
upright, aarakocra might reach 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that taper to sharp talons. Feathers cover their bodies. Their plumage typically denotes membership in a tribe. Males are
distinct tribal variations. Sky Wardens Nowhere are the aarakocra more comfortable than in the sky. They can spend hours in the air, and some go as long as days, locking their wings in place and
Verdan
 Species Acquisitions Incorporated
little interest in what people say about it. Ongoing Mutations Because the verdan have not dwelled long in the world, they are still discovering new things about themselves. Chief among these
the head with a single ring to keep them from flapping about. Changes in gender are also a known and accepted part of verdan life. These fluid aspects of form and identity are seen as blessings
Feral Tiefling
 Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
horns like a ram, others have straight and tall horns like a gazelle’s, and some spiral upward like an antelopes’ horns. They have thick tails, four to five feet long, which lash or coil
reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some
Centaur Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
coloration — from various shades of chestnut or bay to dappled or even zebra-like striped patterns. Most centaurs style their hair and their tails in a similar way. Selesnya centaurs favor long, flowing
Centaurs’ given names are passed down through family lines. The name bestowed on a new foal is typically the name of the most recently deceased family member of the same gender, keeping alive the
Changeling Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Long ago there was a woman named Jes, and she had one hundred children. Her rivals conspired against her and swore to kill her children. Jes begged the Sovereigns for help, but their only answer
have a fluid relationship with gender, seeing it as one characteristic to change among many. Changeling Names: Aunn, Bin, Cas, Dox, Fie, Hars, Jin, Lam, Mas, Nix, Ot, Paik, Ruz, Sim, Toox, Vil, Yug
Goliath Names
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
syllables long. Clan names are five syllables or more and end in a vowel. Birth names are rarely linked to gender. Goliaths see females and males as equal in all things, and they find societies with
roles divided by gender to be puzzling or worthy of mockery. To a goliath, the person who is best at a job should be the one tasked with doing it. A goliath’s nickname is a description that can change
Kalashtar
 Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War
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 — and as long as she lives, she will fight il
kalashtar name adds a personal prefix to the name of the quori spirit within the kalashtar. Such names have no relation to the kalashtar’s gender. Kalashtar orphans are unlikely to know the
Ongoing Mutations
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Ongoing Mutations Because the verdan have not dwelled long in the world, they are still discovering new things about themselves. Chief among these discoveries is that their physical forms change as
about. Changes in gender are also a known and accepted part of verdan life. These fluid aspects of form and identity are seen as blessings, allowing an individual to experience more of the world and grow
Firbolg Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Species Volo's Guide to Monsters
of friendship with them, as long as the outsiders vow to safeguard the forest. If the settlers clearly display evil intentions, however, the firbolgs martial their strength and magic for a single
adopt elven names when they must deal with outsiders, although the concept of names strikes them as strange. They know the animals and plants of the forest without formal names, and instead identify the
Glasya
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, crime pays as long as you avoid being convicted. Prison and Torture Chamber Malbolge comprises one infinitely large, steep-sloped mountain. Boulders and other debris rain down from its heights in
defy her father? Was Glasya’s rise to power an unforeseen benefit of her machinations, or is it a great embarrassment to Asmodeus? Likely only the two of them know the truth. DEVILS AND GENDER To a
Life in Akharin Sangar
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
long, elegant skirts and blouses with heavy embroidery. Floral patterns are common regardless of gender, and colors range from vivid to muted depending on preference. Common headwear includes scarves
Life in Akharin Sangar Despite the rumors outside its borders, Akharin Sangar is markedly hospitable. By long-standing custom, every Sangarian is a potential host and must be prepared to entertain
Life in Shankhabhumi
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
to be many syllables long and indicate the bearer’s gender. Most folk use a last name based on their city of birth—Sagorpuri, Ashwadhatuj or Tippuri. The only exceptions are the descendants of
coconut oil and wear it long or in thick plaits. Ornaments include conch-shell bangles and hairpieces, as well as designs of white clay painted directly onto the skin. Gold and gemstone jewelry, a specialty
Survival of the Fittest
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
pity for adults who can’t take care of themselves, though a sick or injured individual is treated, as a result of the goliath concept of fair play. A permanently injured goliath is still expected to
tribes suffer from a chronic lack of the experience offered by long-term leaders. They hope for innate wisdom in their leadership, for they can rarely count on a wisdom grown with age.
Kobold Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Species Volo's Guide to Monsters
lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one
tribe is balanced again. In this way, the tribe can quickly repopulate with just a few survivors. Because of these factors, kobolds don’t have assigned gender roles for young or adults. A leader
Life in Dayawlongon
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
and curses the names of their enemy’s family. Debt of the Soul One of the cornerstones of Dayawlongo culture is the concept of utang ng loob, a debt of the soul. If someone saves another from mortal
foreign origins. The following names are common in Dayawlongo: Feminine. Asterio, Corazon, Flordeliza, Modesta, Sinta Masculine. Amado, Estanislao, Gio, Joaquin, Mirikit Gender-Neutral. Alon, Bulan, Dalisay, Melchor Clan Names. Bahaghari, Dimansalang, Fabion, Posadas, Recio
Triton
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
life to another, or after significant life events. Leaving a home community or transitioning to live among dryfolk might constitute such life changes. Tritons also have a fluid concept of gender and
might switch names freely as they shift gender identities. Female Names: Amathe, Gnorcys, Leurybia, Margomestra, Nereones, Oleia, Samathe, Saphiro, Tethene, Theaneia, Thectra Male Names: Bysseus, Cetos
Lizardfolk Names
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Achuak, which means “green,” to describe how she blends into the foliage. Young lizardfolk are often given a name by one of the community’s elders, but take an adult name not long after reaching their
examples, all of which are used for either gender. Because each name has meaning beyond its use as an identifier, you can use an individual’s name as a starting point for its description. (Each name’s
Darklords
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
concept of how long they’ve lived, how many times they’ve died, or why they returned to life. Should a Darklord fall, the temporary defeat lasts until they’re restored by the Dark Powers. In their
allows a Darklord to escape their prison for long. Darklords Are Tormented. Every domain torments its Darklord in a poignant way tied ironically to their past crimes, failures, or unattainable ambitions
Adventure Background
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
different names, and like all gods, they are beyond gender.) The origin of Dragon’s Rest is rooted in that animosity. Ages ago, a fire-breathing red dragon called Sharruth rampaged up and down the
, legend says, caused the undersea volcanic activity that formed Stormwreck Isle. In all likelihood, Sharruth is long dead and entombed beneath the island, but chromatic dragons whisper that she still
Life in Atagua
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Llanos. The aftermath of war was marked by a vibrant rebuilding period. Large settlements such as El CaparazĂłn retained some of the cultural aspects of the long colonial occupation, while rural villages
done, evenings explode with social activity and music. Cropped cotton trousers, long-sleeve tunics, long and loose sleeveless jackets known as gilets, full skirts, and straw hats are everyday dress for
The Returned
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Anographers Anographers are the scribes of the Returned. On long scrolls of bleached white parchment, they write half-remembered names, images from dreams, and descriptions of places and people that
, pseudammas turn tragedy into horror by snatching mortal children and attempting to raise them. However, the Returned have forgotten the needs of the living and they have no concept of how to care for a child.
It's Your World
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, but they’re not the only set of assumptions that can do so. You can build an interesting campaign concept by altering one or more of those core assumptions, just as well-established D&D worlds have done
? What if your campaign is set in a version of our own world’s history? The World Is New. What if your world is new, and the characters are the first of a long line of heroes? The adventurers might be
History of Eberron
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
embodying a concept. Their final work was the Material Plane, where all ideas would become manifest: a realm that could know war and peace, life and death, order and chaos. But cruel Khyber sought ultimate
struggling against her bonds and yearning to destroy the world above. Another tale shared across cultures describes one more conflict that occurred in the first age of the world. Long ago, powerful
Modifying a Class
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, paladins might not swear their oaths to ideals, but instead swear fealty to powerful sorcerers. To capture this story concept, you could build a new paladin spell list with spells meant to protect
to help a player express a particular character concept, and any class feature you replace is also removing an aspect of that character. Substituting a class feature should be done only to fit a
Orog
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
terrifying presence on the battlefield. They form no attachments, even to their parents and siblings, and have no concept of love or dedication. They worship the orc pantheon of gods — Gruumsh and Luthic
bands that sell themselves to the highest bidder. As long as they are rewarded, orog mercenaries gladly serve as elite warriors and shock troops for evil wizards, depraved giants, and other villains
3. Central Basin
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
questions they have. The sovereign describes this entity in favorable terms, using “she” and “her” as it does so. Because myconids have no concept of gender, this unusual speech is further indication of
at a wondrous time, for Neverlight Grove is on the verge of something great, something marvelous! Celebrate, as the day of joy is nigh! Phylo invites the characters to stay as long as they wish
Life in Yongjing
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the rats and diseases that are so common in other, lesser cities. Chasing Longevity The importance of a long life is drilled into children from an early age. The folk of the empire and Yongjing proudly
consider their society a meritocracy, where anyone can work hard and rise above their current station—provided they live long enough. Therefore, citizens maintain healthy lifestyles, drink medicinal
Life in Djaynai and Janya
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, spirituality isn’t focused on gods, but on revering and emulating forces such as liberation, fluidity, and change. As such, most people are open to the spiritual views of others, as long as those views
. Chainay, Fantou, ImanĂ©, Kadidia, Khonjit, Lashall Masculine. Adesola, Alphiadou, Bacar, D’arael, Darweshi, Mayn Gender-Neutral. Akkia, Evlyn, Jayvyn, Kellar, KionĂ©, Lakarai
Outer Planes
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
concept on the Outer Planes. A perceptible region of a plane might seem quite small on one visit, and on another trip it can stretch on to what seems like infinity. Adventurers could take a guided tour
example, has been described as a long series of spherical worlds arranged like beads on a string, with each sphere consisting of six nested spheres—the layers of the plane. This fanciful description is