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Species
Player’s Handbook
Gnomes are magical folk created by gods of invention, illusions, and life underground. The earliest gnomes were seldom seen by other folk due to the gnomes’ secretive nature and their
Classes
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
draw on the power of the Knowledge Domain.
Gods of knowledge vary from masters of arcane magic to patrons of craft and invention. In Faerûn, Clerics of the Knowledge Domain worship deities of learning and ingenuity such as Oghma and Gond, among many others.
Knowledge Domain
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Classes
Player’s Handbook (2014)
libraries and universities, or promote the practical knowledge of craft and invention. Some deities hoard knowledge and keep its secrets to themselves. And some promise their followers that they will gain
of knowledge promote the practical knowledge of craft and invention, including smith deities like Gond, Reorx, Onatar, Moradin, Hephaestus, and Goibhniu.
Knowledge Domain Spells
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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Sling","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.
Weapon Invention. The kobold uses one of the following options (choose one or roll a d8
;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Weapon Invention"}); the kobold can use each one no more than once per day:
Acid. The kobold hurls a flask of acid. Ranged Weapon Attack: S+4
Kobold Inventor
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Sling","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.
Weapon Invention. The kobold uses one of the following options (roll a d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8
","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Weapon Invention"} or choose one); the kobold can use each one no more than once per day:
Acid. The kobold hurls a flask of acid. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4
Classes
Player’s Handbook (2014)
libraries and universities, or promote the practical knowledge of craft and invention. Some deities hoard knowledge and keep its secrets to themselves. And some promise their followers that they will gain
of knowledge promote the practical knowledge of craft and invention, including smith deities like Gond, Reorx, Onatar, Moradin, Hephaestus, and Goibhniu.
Knowledge Domain Spells
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Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
damage on a successful one.The kagu-svirfneblin’s most prized invention is the maschin-i-bozorg: a dome-shaped, steam-powered battle construct propelled by a multitude of wheels along its flat
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
while becoming able to speak Deep Speech and Undercommon. It retains fragmented memories of its previous life and previous alignment, not to mention a propensity for invention.
Laser Pistol. A gnome
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Mechanus, the ingenious modron was lauded for its invention—until it turned these creations against its superiors. Steel predators wreaked havoc against the modron hierarchy until the rogue
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
wild inventions on a whim, these masterminds also wield at least one more stable clockwork invention—typically something that affords the mastermind more movement, extends their reach with extra
backgrounds
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
wonders of the modern world, and you’re expected to contribute to the ongoing success of the house through invention, scholarship, business, or diplomacy. The only thing that can stand in your
Gnome
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Basic Rules (2014)
, enjoying every moment of invention, exploration, investigation, creation, and play.
Vibrant Expression
A gnome’s energy and enthusiasm for living shines through every inch of his or her tiny body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Gond The High House of Wonders, located in the Upper City, serves as the city’s temple of Gond, a god of innovation and invention. Within the walls of the temple, clergy members are permitted to brew
experimental potions and elixirs, build and test mechanical constructs, and hire locals to participate in controlled experiments — all in the spirit of invention and innovation. High-ranking members
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Gond The High House of Wonders, located in the Upper City, serves as the city’s temple of Gond, a god of innovation and invention. Within the walls of the temple, clergy members are permitted to brew
experimental potions and elixirs, build and test mechanical constructs, and hire locals to participate in controlled experiments — all in the spirit of invention and innovation. High-ranking members
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Forlorn Darklord: Tristen ApBlanc Hallmarks: Life and death, strange invention Tristen ApBlanc was born amid tragedy, the son of a vampire father and a human noble. His parents were murdered by
, Tristen lives by day, a perpetually young, charming, invention-obsessed dhampir dwelling in Castle Tristenoira, the smoking fortress his goblin servants built over the druid circle of his one-time family
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Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. (Lawful)
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Invention. Make what you need out of whatever is at hand. (Chaotic)
4
Perfection. To measure a being and find it lacking is the greatest disappointment. (Evil)
5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the pursuit of invention.
As a gnome, you might be a tinker pursuing some niche scientific endeavor, coaxed from Mount Nevermind to conduct research or to seek inspiration beyond the mountain
on Krynn. Despite living in a world steeped in magical forces, many of these rock gnomes indulge in specialized scientific pursuits and create complicated inventions.
A tinker gnome from Mount Nevermind fine-tunes his latest invention
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
me for turning the tide.
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An Izzet scientist resents that I sold a scrapped invention I found in the sewer.
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My undercity explorations led me into an Orzhov vault, and a spirit thinks I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, god of invention and discovery; Dumathoin, god of exploration and buried secrets; and Vergadain, god of luck and wealth. Impeccable smiths, the dwarves of Moradin’s Anvil produce some of the best
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Invention Flandal Steelskin, the god of mining and smithcraft, is known as the Steelsmith. He is also the gnomes’ god of physical improvement and good health. The fearless Nebelun the Meddler is the god of
invention and luck, revered by many gnomes even though he isn’t considered one of the Lords of the Golden Hills. “Nebelun’s head!” is a common gnomish exclamation of discovery. The Crawler Below The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
Events Center Events take place in the Aeghith nearly every day. The facility holds professional functions, including invention fairs and guild meetings. The facility also hosts holiday and family
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
one of your own invention, try to state your ideal in the grandest possible terms to express your character’s heroic drive.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. “The faster I talk, think, and invent, the faster I can improve my designs.” Ideal. “Not only can I make that, I can make it better!” Bond. “Through invention, we make a more interesting world.” Flaw
insists on giving them her newest invention (see “The Fargab”). Rookledust regrets her weed-clearing device was misused, but she doesn’t dwell on the past. She’s ready to leave with the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Artificer Masters of invention, artificers use ingenuity and magic to unlock extraordinary capabilities in objects. They see magic as a complex system waiting to be decoded and then harnessed in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
What You’ll Find Within Chapter 1 brims with new features and subclasses for the classes in the Player’s Handbook, and it presents the artificer class, a master of magical invention. The chapter also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
featured in this chapter: A way to customize your character’s origin by changing some of your racial traits Guidance on changing your subclass The artificer class, a master of magical invention Class
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
that you can make it your own, expanding or altering it however you wish. Greyhawk is the invention of Gary Gygax, one of the D&D game’s original creators. Gary based many of D&D’s earliest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
carry a proud legacy. Cannith creates wonders of the modern world, and you’re expected to contribute to the ongoing success of the house through invention, scholarship, business, or diplomacy. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Makes Perfect Rock gnomes who take a more scientific approach to inventing are the ones responsible for creating technological devices that make life easier. Even an invention as simple as a new kind
true usefulness. Many an invention is celebrated just for being beautiful to behold or for being complex and intricate in its construction, and the artists who create such things are as esteemed as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Walking Castles Outlanders are always on the move, and some like to take their strongholds with them. Whether powered by gnomish invention, bestowed on worshipers as godly boons, or animated with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
The Iron Shadow The portals of the Infinite Staircase often lead to places that exhibit a penchant for creativity—sites where art, invention, philosophy, and magic flourish. Wherever there’s a story
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
The First Mission The next morning, Darrett meets the characters and relays the following orders from Marshal Vendri: Kalaman’s leadership is disturbed to hear about the dragon-like invention the Red
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
, Burrenton hosts a bustling community gathering space called the Aeghith. This large building hosts events like invention fairs, professional gatherings, and guild meetings at least once per fortnight
wish to show off an invention or are hired as security at an upcoming event at the Aeghith. The event is threatened by runaway inventions or sabotage among the participants. Bottled Fire. The
classes
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
, Thieves' Tools, Tinker's Tools, Dungeoneer's Pack, and 16 GP; or (B) 150 GP
Masters of invention, Artificers use ingenuity and magic to unlock extraordinary capabilities in objects. They see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
adaptive qualities of certain animal species into human, elf, or vedalken volunteers. Vedalken are tall, blue-skinned, and ingenious, with insatiable curiosity and a penchant for invention.






