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Dwarf

Species Player’s Handbook

stone and metal and for living underground. The god also made them resilient like the mountains, with a life span of about 350 years. Squat and often bearded, the original dwarves carved cities and

strongholds into mountainsides and under the earth. Their oldest legends tell of conflicts with the monsters of mountaintops and the Underdark, whether those monsters were towering giants or

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

feet of Baba Lysaga and acts as her ally. It remains until it dies or until Baba Lysaga dismisses it as an action.Two women gave life to Strahd von Zarovich. The first was Queen Ravenovia van Roeyen

his father’s footsteps, it was the latter who sensed a potential for greatness and darkness in Strahd surpassing that of any other mortal. Lysaga believed then, as she believes now, that she is

Graz'zt Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

frequent conflicts and coupling, mirroring the behavior that occurs during their mating seasons. If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must succeed on a DC 23

otherwise is intentionally misleading you.” 61–80 “I will not rest until I have made someone else mine, and doing so is more important to me than my own life—or the lives

Young Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness. As a rule, moonstone dragons are not particularly interested in gold or copper

’s life. 4 A young moonstone dragon has acquired a powerful magic item belonging to one of the fey courts and is leading the assassin sent to retrieve the item on a chase through the

Motivational Speech

Spells Acquisitions Incorporated

You address allies, staff, or innocent bystanders to exhort and inspire them to greatness, whether they have anything to get excited about or not. Choose up to five creatures within range that can

level or higher, the temporary hit points increase by 5 for each slot level above 3rd. I once heard a motivational speech by Jim and it was the worst ninety seconds of my life. What does Omin see in him, anyway? — Walnut Dankgrass

Mark of Handling Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

) Represented by the hippogriff, House Vadalis plays an important role in daily life, offering meat, mounts, and more. Vadalis isn’t one of the most powerful houses, but its barons are generally

to nobility or greatness for himself or his house. House Vadalis breeds and trains beasts for a wide range of purposes. While the house maintains vast cattle ranches and trains horses and hounds, the

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Baldur’s Gate is a city badly in need of heroes, and every so often, one rises from among its own. Ordinary people who rise to greatness are beloved in local history, but the popular

: SOCIAL VENGEANCE You’ve lived your entire life in the Lower or Outer City of Baldur’s Gate. You grew up seeing arrogant patriars flaunt their wealth while your hardworking neighbors

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Suitably (and somewhat ironically), the outward politeness and civility that they demonstrate among each other enables them to avoid conflicts in daily life. This same form of “courtesy&rdquo

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Hedonism. Death comes for everyone, so take as much pleasure as you can from every moment of life. (Neutral) 3 Creativity. I strive to

remade, with no guilds and no hierarchies. (Chaotic) 6 Spectacle. People are inspired by the greatness they see in art. (Any) Bonds d6 Bond 1 I have belonged to

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

all life except for kobolds. He especially hates Garl Glittergold, gnomes, and fey creatures that enjoy playing pranks. He taught the first kobolds how to mine, tunnel, hide, and ambush. He is

humanoids, but they know that there is greatness within them and they are proud that they were chosen to be the blood-kin of dragons. Kobolds willingly serve chromatic dragons and worship them as if

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

, or a member of a desert tribe, is an auspicious event. Most Athasians believe a given genasi is destined for greatness—or infamy. Those living on the frontier, though, have a much harder

violence from people who mistake them for fiends. Facing a hard life, these genasi seek isolation in the wilds, making their homes in mountains or forests, near lakes, or underground. Most air and fire

Motivational Speech

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

greatness, whether they have anything to get excited about or not. Choose up to five creatures within range that can hear you. For the duration, each affected creature gains 5 temporary hit points and has

once heard a motivational speech by Jim and it was the worst ninety seconds of my life. What does Omin see in him, anyway? — Walnut Dankgrass

House Vadalis

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

House Vadalis Leader: Dalin d’Vadalis Headquarters: Foalswood (near Varna, Eldeen Reaches) Represented by the hippogriff, House Vadalis plays an important role in daily life, offering meat, mounts

the house, Dalin d’Vadalis, disdains the use of a title and has no aspirations to nobility or greatness for himself or his house. House Vadalis breeds and trains beasts for a wide range of purposes

Aftermath of the Last War

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

together. A predatory aspect permeates life in Droaam but also a sense of excitement, the belief that the Daughters will lead Droaam to greatness. For centuries the people of Droaam have hidden in the shadows; now they stand in the light, and they are proud.

Siabsungkoh Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

with one another; their conflicts typically take the form of insults and rumor-mongering, but sometimes escalate to violent scuffles. Some traditionalists fear losing their cultural identity and connection to the natural world, and they wish to disrupt the growing impact of mercantilism on local life.

Aundair

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

the acquisition of knowledge and the study of magic, and the floating towers of Arcanix are the finest institute for mystical study in Khorvaire. Magic is a part of daily life throughout the Five

Aurala is pressing Arcanix to develop battle magic that will ensure Aundair’s victory in whatever conflicts lie ahead.

Children of the All-Father

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

known as the Thousand-Year War. Dragons had lived in and around Ostoria in relative peace since the empire’s foundation. Conflicts between dragons and giants in those days were personal, not tribal or

giants’ Nedeheim, clung to life in deep caverns and hidden valleys. In the millennia that followed, even these places fell, and what remained of Ostorian territory became barren, shrouded in ice as thick

Dragon Servitors

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

live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger humanoids, but they know that there is greatness within them and they are proud that they were chosen to be the blood-kin of

exits behind him, trapping Kurtulmak for all eternity. Kurtulmak is a hateful deity, one who despises all life except for kobolds. He especially hates Garl Glittergold, gnomes, and fey creatures that

Life Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

, conflicts and successes, and encounters with the unusual. They can help to explain why your character became an adventurer, and some might still affect your life even after they are long over. The

Life Events No matter how long you’ve been alive, you have experienced at least one signature event that has markedly influenced your character. Life events include wondrous happenings and tragedies

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

the world, he left behind the Tomb of Horrors as a monument to his greatness. But in its earliest stages, the tomb was a very different sort of place. By traveling to the Tomb of Horrors in the past

Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad at the site. These components are used to draw magical energy from the life force of creatures sacrificed on Acererak’s orders — including the archmage’s own father

Kartakass

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

. To outsiders, life feels staged and surreal in Kartakass, as every plant and beast, every peasant and performer strives to prove their greatness. Trees and flowers burst into bloom and then wither

a way of life in this forested domain, with everyone from the bards of Skald to the actors of Emherst pursuing dazzling dreams. Here, the people live by a simple rule: never let an audience grow bored

Dwarf

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

and metal and for living underground. The god also made them resilient like the mountains, with a life span of about 350 years. Squat and often bearded, the original dwarves carved cities and

strongholds into mountainsides and under the earth. Their oldest legends tell of conflicts with the monsters of mountaintops and the Underdark, whether those monsters were towering giants or subterranean

Playing During the Last War

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

political intrigue, tenuous alliances, and brutal conflicts. Consider these ways to make the Last War a present reality in your campaign: The players create new characters who live during a specific phase of

the characters’ backgrounds to life. Maybe the characters are all part of the same unit in the war, or they might be enemies forced to cooperate when disaster strikes. Are the characters participants

Dwarf

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

for stone and metal and for living underground. The god also made them resilient like the mountains, with a life span of about 350 years. Squat and often bearded, the original dwarves carved cities

and strongholds into mountainsides and under the earth. Their oldest legends tell of conflicts with the monsters of mountaintops and the Underdark, whether those monsters were towering giants or

A Race Divided

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

freedom to achieve greatness worth the price? Through this argument, Lolth persuaded the primal entities to take static forms, largely resembling what elves look like today, and thereby turn away from the

Corellon, no matter how rebellious, should be attacked. Those who remained advocates of Corellon insisted that their sire also wanted greatness for the elves and that such greatness could be achieved if

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Background Remarkable individuals from all walks of life seek their destinies among the lands of Theros, from devout servants of the gods, to triumph-hungry athletes. (NOAH BRADLEY) While the

heroes of Theros might come from any of the backgrounds presented in the Player’s Handbook, the gods have a way of interceding in the lives of those meant for greatness. When determining your

Folk Hero

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

Folk Hero Baldur’s Gate is a city badly in need of heroes, and every so often, one rises from among its own. Ordinary people who rise to greatness are beloved in local history, but the popular

imagination can turn on such champions almost as quickly as it anoints them. Baldur’s Gate Feature: Social Vengeance You’ve lived your entire life in the Lower or Outer City of Baldur’s Gate. You grew up

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Flock leaders enforce discipline and minimize conflicts, but they fail at effective planning or crafting long-term schemes. Although unable to speak in their own voices, kenku can perfectly mimic any

adventurers are usually the survivors of a flock that has sustained heavy losses, or a rare kenku who has grown weary of a life of crime. These kenku are more ambitious and daring than their fellows

Folk Hero

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Folk Hero Baldur’s Gate is a city badly in need of heroes, and every so often, one rises from among its own. Ordinary people who rise to greatness are beloved in local history, but the popular

imagination can turn on such champions almost as quickly as it anoints them. Baldur’s Gate Feature: Social Vengeance You’ve lived your entire life in the Lower or Outer City of Baldur’s Gate. You grew up

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

represents both life and the grave. It is her worshipers that raise young orcs to be warriors, and then, at the end of their lives, take them to Yurtrus and Shargaas to be carried into death and the

Luthic. He predicts that the war will end with Luthic the only deity standing, as the cave mother ascends to rule her warrior children. Life in the Tribe Orcs survive through savagery and force of

The Dungeon Master

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

. An adventure typically hinges on the successful completion of a quest, and can be as short as a single game session. Longer adventures might embroil players in great conflicts that require multiple

supporting characters, breathing life into them. And as a referee, the DM interprets the rules and decides when to abide by them and when to change them. Inventing, writing, storytelling, improvising, acting

Life in the Big City

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

Life in the Big City Ravnica is a vast city, covering the entirety of the world in many layers of construction, from deep sewers and catacombs to sky-raking spires. No single map can encompass the

when guild conflicts run hot, Ravnicans respect the sanctity of the Promenade as neutral ground. Beyond the core are an uncounted number of other districts, which originated as outlying cities that

Life in Atagua

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Life in Atagua Those who live in Atagua or travel through the Llanos are shaped by the following truths. Hard-Won Independence Nearly five hundred years ago, an invading force rolled across the

Flood People, the descendants of invaders who rebelled against their leaders and settled here, and a steady stream of new immigrants and adventurers drawn to the freedom and challenges of life on the

Build Your Group

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

forcefully pulled from this work and thrust into life-or-death situations, with or without help from more hardened adventurers. The knowledge and experience of a Civil Servant can often be useful, with

, History, Nature, and Religion. Diplomat. Negotiating treaties, de-escalating conflicts, and issuing ultimatums are tasks that fall within the purview of the Diplomat, who typically puts their high

Darklords

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

brood over their failures, but nevertheless they relentlessly strive to achieve their ambitions. Their desperate struggles fuel their conflicts with characters. Liberally use Darklords in your

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

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