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different ways. The verdan assign no cultural or biological relevance to any particular coloration, physical features, or gender.
Cultural Chameleons
The clan homes of the Underdark goblinoids who
enclaves, and others near the widespread human settlements of Faerûn.
Without a cultural identity or memory of their own, the verdan quickly adopted the cultural practices of the areas into which they
Firbolg
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. Their cultural reverence for nature, combined with their strong and insightful minds, makes learning such magic an instinctive part of their development. Almost every firbolg learns a few spells
Separated from the tribe and lost
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Homeland destroyed by natural disaster
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Personal quest ordained by omens
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Dispatched on a quest by tribe leaders
Firbolg Names
Firbolg
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Ghosts of Saltmarsh
You were trained for battle on sandy beaches and rocky shores. You have launched midnight raids from swift ships whose names evoke terror in the hearts of your adversaries. The water is your second
Might. The strong train so that they might rule those who are weak. (Evil)
5
Bravery. To act when others quake in fear â this is the essence of the warrior. (Any)
6
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. (Good)
3
Honor. If I dishonor myself, I dishonor my whole clan. (Lawful)
4
Might. The strongest are meant to rule. (Evil)
5
Nature. The natural world is more important than all the
homeland.
4
I am the last of my tribe, and it is up to me to ensure their names enter legend.
5
I suffer awful visions of a coming disaster and will do anything to prevent it.
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It is my
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
of a wuxia campaign. The Wuxia Weapon Names table lists alternative names for common weapons from the Playerâs Handbook and identifies their real-world cultural origins. An alternative name changes
actions in the game donât change the nuts and bolts of the rules, but they make all the difference in the feel of a campaign. Similarly, a class doesnât need new rules to reflect a cultural influence; a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
official D&D source, such as a book or a PDF, to create a character. This restriction ensures that players donât need to own a lot of books to make a character and makes it easier for DMs to know how all
interactions and abilities possible through mixing options freely. We strongly recommend this rule for any shared campaign.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
of secular rule. The Silent Roar secretly performs The First Queen in different spaces throughout the city. Thereâs another performance coming up this evening. The evening performance of The First
Queen is the event the Brightguard plans to raid tonight. Itâs nothing more than a harmless cultural event, though. Soon after the characters enter, Laleh Ghorbani appears near the characters.
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- 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
home, the Silver Tapir Monastery. Names Some Ataguan names honor the ancestral heroes of the Flood People, while others are derived by mixing those names with ones from the colonial past. In addition to
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the funeral of Emperor Xavan. When Xedalli challenges her brotherâs claim to the throne and names the characters as her champions, the heroes must do battle with a zodar (see Booâs Astral Menagerie) to decide who will rule as the next emperor.
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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the blood, as it once did.
Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in
away with it, I would gladly kill and eat a superior yuan-ti.
Yuan-ti Names
Yuan-ti names have meanings that have been passed down through the generations, although spellings and inflections
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
often strive to collect rare mintages. Most emerald dragons can precisely enumerate the names, amounts, and denominations of every bit of currency in their hoards. Emerald dragons also prize cultural
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Pronunciations The Yeonido Pronunciations table shows how to pronounce names that appear in this adventure. In Halri, the local language, g at the start of a syllable is pronounced as in goat, i is
pronounced as the ee in seek, o as the o in code, and u as the u in rule. Yeonido Pronunciations Name Pronunciation Bi Chin-Hae bee chin-hay Da Ju-Won dah joo-wan Dae Won-Ha day wan-ha Gwishin gwee
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Gith Tables This section provides tables for players and DMs who want to create githzerai and githyanki characters. Githyanki Names, Male d10 Name d10 Name 1 Elirdain 6 Quith 2 Gaath 7 Risâaâan 3
Jaâadoc 8 Tropos 4 Karâiânas 9 Viran 5 Lykus 10 Xamodas Githyanki Names, Female d10 Name d10 Name 1 Aaryl 6 Quorstyl 2 Bânoor 7 Sirruth 3 Fenelziâir 8 Vaira 4 Jenâlig 9 Yessune 5 Pahâzel 10
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to their new homes. This jewelry is now common throughout the land, and many pieces are fantastically valuable. Power and Politics Aside from their cultural rivalries, Sagorpur, Tippurika and
can afford them. Shankha motifs decorate all riverine temples and adorn weaving, white-clay body art, jewelry, childrenâs toys, pastries, and more. Names The given names of people in Shankhabhumi tend
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
when addressing strangers. Newcomers who learn the customs and work within the cultural framework, however, can earn places and renown within the communities. Spirits of the Land Most Siabsungkoh
times of hardship. Names Names in Siabsungkoh are shaped by family identity, class, and trade. The following names are among the most common in Siabsungkoh: Feminine. Aom, Pathma, Ratari, Suree
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
you like, you can roll 1d6 to determine which table to choose a name from, then roll 1d12 to get a name. You can also alter or combine names, pull from a book of names, or use a name inspired by a movie
or book. 1: Common Names 1d12 Common Given Name Common Surname 1 Adrik Brightsun 2 Alvyn Dundragon 3 Aurora Frostbeard 4 Eldeth Garrick 5 Eldon Goodbarrel 6 Farris Greycastle 7 Kathra Ironfist 8
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
contemplate your place in the world there. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Tell the players to read over the character sheets; give their characters names; and invent the details of their
a champion of justice. Someone at the cloister may hold the key to the impending doom your deity wishes you to avert. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Elf Fighter Shawn Wood Your parents lived
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
generations of cultural intermingling have given the humans of the North much more diversity in their appearance (see âHuman Names and Ethnicitiesâ in chapter 2 of the Playerâs Handbook).
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create cultural touchstones and shape modern philosophies. They also embody the potential of mortals to be more than mere drops in the raging river of fate. Tales of heroes teach that greatness is
night sky. Even as the names of individual heroes might eventually fade away, their deeds live on as heroic archetypesâsuch as in the case of the nameless champion in the renowned epic, The Theriad. These
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
several types of animals, red and black beans, and chili peppers. In Janya, edible undersea plants form the bulk of peopleâs diet, supplemented by ingredients imported from Djaynai. As a rule, both
instruments such as the lute-like guembri, akoting, and xalam; the musical bow known as the berimbau; and the sonorous atabaque drum. Names Djaynaians and Janyans use only single names publicly
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decides to establish their own clan, though they often face judgment from their birth clans. Rule by Magistrates The city-state of Yeonido is ruled by the beloved Queen Jin-Mi, a dragonborn said to be
. These somber magistrates are known for the traditional, broad-brimmed black hat, called a gat, that they each wear as part of their uniform. Names Family comes first in Yeonido, and thus an
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
whom serve as closely bonded aides to dragon masters. Tarkir. In the multiverse of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, five dragonlords rule supreme over the world of Tarkir. After centuries of
battle between Humanoid clans and the ancient dragonlords and their broods, the dragons triumphed and claimed dominion over the clans, which now bear the dragonsâ names. If you want to build a campaign that puts dragons in a similarly prominent role, consider any of the following options.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Pride Many giants are taught that Annam begot the giants and intended them to rule the worlds of the Material Plane. Though giants have learned many hard lessons in the millennia since their origin
flattery. 2 The giant refuses to bend over, sit, or kneel in the presence of smaller creatures. 3 The giant ignores the names of smaller creatures, referring to them with generic labels (such as âhumanâ or
Orc
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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
more than a few hundred members, because a larger group would need a prohibitive amount of resources to remain strong. As a rule, a tribe is violently hostile toward any other tribe it meets, seeing the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
plantains, cassava, and yams serve as staples of the Sensan diet. Split Rule The Sensa Empireâs three city-states are hereditary monarchies united into a coalition under the empressâs control
sometimes diplomacy is all that prevents raids from neighboring territories. Names Sensan names are typically drawn from significant locations connected to the parentsâ relationship, the pregnancy, or
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her rule indefinitely. Names Those native to San CitlĂĄn often have up to three names: a given name and two family surnames, inherited from their parents. The following are common names in San CitlĂĄn
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unswerving loyalty, without which that fiendish plane would become as anarchic as the Abyss. At the same time, it is in the nature of devils to scheme, creating in some a desire to rule that eclipses
their contentment to be ruled. This singular ambition is strongest among the archdevils whom Asmodeus appoints to rule the nine layers of the Nine Hells. These high-ranking fiends are the only devils to
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monarchs, the emperor is a dwarf, with a life span long enough to have experienced the cyclical nature of history firsthandâa trait considered necessary to rule. Imperial Service Most of Yongjingâs
clandestine work might be selected to join the ranks of the Imperial Ghosts, versatile soldiers who serve as spies for the empire. Names Names in Great Xing are ungendered and place an individualâs family name
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respected leader or council 12 Religious leader or council Tavern Names* 1d20 First Part Second Part 1 The Golden Lyre 2 The Silver Dolphin 3 The Beardless Dwarf 4 The Laughing Pegasus 5 The
1d20 Type 1 Pawnshop 2 Apothecary 3 Grocer 4 Delicatessen 5 Potter 6 Undertaker 7 Bookstore 8 Moneylender 9 Armorer 10 Chandler 11 Smithy 12 Carpenter 13 Weaver 14 Jeweler 15 Baker 16 Mapmaker 17 Tailor 18 Ropemaker 19 Mason 20 Scribe Olga Drebas Joy Ang Downloadable PDF
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lands with an Asian cultural flavor, such as Shou Lung far to the east of the Forgotten Realms, these monasteries are associated with philosophical traditions and martial arts practice. The Iron Hand
communities in remote hills, back allies, and subterranean hideaways. Monasteries of Ilmater (god of endurance) are named after flowers, and their orders carry the names of great heroes of the faith
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, community means the syndicate alone, with its interests taking priority over those of any other group. Loxodon Names A loxodonâs name includes subtle tones, produced in a loxodonâs resonant nasal
, such as Hierarch, Revered, Grandmother, Healer, or Saint, when interacting with other races. Male Names: Bayul, Berov, Brooj, Chedumov, Dobrun, Droozh, Golomov, Heruj, Ilromov, Kel, Nikoom, Ondros
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whistles
7 Fiddles with tip of tail
8 Absently chews on or picks at teeth with swords, spears, or lances
9 Quickly forgets names and invents random nicknames instead
10 Burdens
me on a different world in the Material Plane is hoping to destroy me and steal my hoard.
How to Name Your Dragon Many Common phrases have origins in Draconic names. âGreat googly-moogly,â âgoody
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
freshly forged weapon must be quenched in the blood of a celestial, a demon lord, and an archdevil. Zariel can supply her own blood, but her servants must collect the other two sacrifices. Zariel names
sword to cast word of recall. Creatures transported by this spell appear in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of the current ruler of Avernus, or a sanctuary you designate if you rule Avernus
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
send the demons back to the Abyss. In fact, devils believe that the demons would have long ago swept across the multiverse but for the unflinching rule of law that underlies the actions of the
legions establish their defenses. Each legion within a category has a distinctive, fearsome-sounding name in the Infernal tongue. When translated into Common, these names are often descriptive of the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
The Iron Tabernacle The Iron Tabernacle is Gauntlgrymâs spiritual and cultural heart as well as its physical center. More than a temple, the tabernacle is an entire section of the city larger than
names, titles, and lineage carved into the stone. A number of scholars have been drawn to Gauntlgrym in response to Bruenorâs call, hoping to record a complete lineage of the great families of Gauntlgrym