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Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
during the day, while a necromancer might enlist animated coffins to conscript corpses from faraway settlements into an Undead army.
Animated coffins are rarely empty. The Animated Coffin Contents
sardines
3
A groaning mummy
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A patch of yellow mold (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide)
5
A slumbering vampire spawn
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A portal to the Path of Graves (detailed in Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary)
Poison, Psychic
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war.
When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which
military organization you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your military career. Was it a standing army, a town guard, or a village
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
-states in the North are willing to field an army alongside the Chill, but several are happy to quietly pay the Chill to battle the Uthgardt, orcs, trolls of the Evermoors, and other threats to
a crude sense of humor.
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
d6
Ideal
1
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, and might have set you on the path to adventure, but it could also come with many dangers, including those who covet your gift and want to take it from you — by force, if need be.
Skill
. (Neutral)
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Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Origins table for an event that started you down your heroic path..
d10
Origin
1
You helped get healing for a sick child. Now the sick come to you, knowing you’ll help them
me away from my higher calling. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
2
I worked the land, I love the land
monsters
turn the Ghostlight Locomotive from its endless duty, whereupon it stokes a consciousness of the innumerable souls it has burned and vents the fury of the damned upon any obstacles in its path. When
creature next finishes a Long Rest or receives a Lesser Restoration spell or similar magic.
Spirit Calling. Within 1 mile of the locomotive, Hostile Shrouded and specter;Specters are abundant and drawn to
Soldier
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
battlefield. You might have been part of a standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war.
When you choose this background
standing army, a town guard, or a village militia? Or it might have been a noble’s or merchant’s private army, or a mercenary company.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics
races
same legends speak of how the orcs abandoned their lands en masse—not because of enemy incursions or natural disaster, but because of some mysterious calling from their ancestors to sail west
across the sea. While it’s agreed that orcs did flee Etharis in a great fleet, their legacy calling to Thorgard av Holgar a century later, it seems apocryphal that an entire heritage could simply
Folk Hero
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
profession among the peasantry, perhaps as a farmer, miner, servant, shepherd, woodcutter, or gravedigger. But something happened that set you on a different path and marked you for greater things. Choose or
disaster.
3
I stood alone against a terrible monster.
4
I stole from a corrupt merchant to help the poor.
5
I led a militia to fight off an invading army.
6
I broke into a tyrant
Dwarf
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
command or inspiration of a deity, a direct calling or simply a desire to bring glory to one of the dwarf gods. Clan and ancestry are also important motivators. A dwarf might seek to restore a clan
. An empire, a triumphant army. Even a treasure for the ages made by halfling hands. Nothing. How can you take them seriously?”
Humans. “You take the time to get to know a human, and by
Class
Legacy
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Class is the primary definition of what your character can do. It's more than a profession; it's your character's calling. Class shapes the way you think about the world and interact with it and your
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.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the Ancestral Guardian Rather than calling upon the spirits of your ancestors, you are in communion with the franchise executives and corporate raiders who have traveled your path before. These paragons
Walking a Different Path Acquisitions Incorporated barbarians walk a different path than their kin of the wild lands. Or, more precisely, they walk familiar paths in unique and novel ways. Path of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the Ancestral Guardian Rather than calling upon the spirits of your ancestors, you are in communion with the franchise executives and corporate raiders who have traveled your path before. These paragons
Walking a Different Path Acquisitions Incorporated barbarians walk a different path than their kin of the wild lands. Or, more precisely, they walk familiar paths in unique and novel ways. Path of
Paladin
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
of the world, but even fewer people can claim the true calling of a paladin. When they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes
earliest memories that the paladin’s life was your calling, almost as if you had been sent into the world with that purpose stamped on your soul.
As guardians against the forces of wickedness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Chapter 2: Prelude to War The Dragon Queen’s conquest of Ansalon has begun. The eastern half of the continent has already fallen, and the Red Dragon Army has tested its forces against isolated and
fractious lands. The Dragon Army now turns its attention to the west—to the land of Solamnia, a nation known as the home of knights and heroes. Now, the true war begins. Dragonlance: Shadow of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Chapter 2: Prelude to War The Dragon Queen’s conquest of Ansalon has begun. The eastern half of the continent has already fallen, and the Red Dragon Army has tested its forces against isolated and
fractious lands. The Dragon Army now turns its attention to the west—to the land of Solamnia, a nation known as the home of knights and heroes. Now, the true war begins. Dragonlance: Shadow of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, Castle Laventz, as his own. Months later, the relentless knight Mara Silvra received word of her father’s defeat. Calling in debts and intimidating mercenaries, Mara forged a small army during her grueling
Story Overview Ages ago, the vicious warlord Dalk Dranzorg ravaged the countryside at the head of a bandit army. After conquering the lands of Count Cordon Silvra, he took the lord’s fortress
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, Castle Laventz, as his own. Months later, the relentless knight Mara Silvra received word of her father’s defeat. Calling in debts and intimidating mercenaries, Mara forged a small army during her grueling
Story Overview Ages ago, the vicious warlord Dalk Dranzorg ravaged the countryside at the head of a bandit army. After conquering the lands of Count Cordon Silvra, he took the lord’s fortress
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dragonmarked Characters Some examples of characters with this mark: Paladin Soldier. You’re a Sentinel Marshal, and you feel a divine calling to the cause of justice. You may follow Dol Arrah or the
enforcement, rather than soldiers. Monk Entertainer. You love being in the thick of battle, but you’ve never had an interesting in being a mercenary. Instead, you found your path as a gladiator. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dragonmarked Characters Some examples of characters with this mark: Paladin Soldier. You’re a Sentinel Marshal, and you feel a divine calling to the cause of justice. You may follow Dol Arrah or the
enforcement, rather than soldiers. Monk Entertainer. You love being in the thick of battle, but you’ve never had an interesting in being a mercenary. Instead, you found your path as a gladiator. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
points toward the citadel and guides his mount to follow the path of a group of Dragon Army dragonnels returning from an attack.
As the characters near the flying citadel, they must succeed on a DC 14
). Red Ruin The Dragon Army’s ace dragonnel rider, Red Ruin, soars toward her target After the characters avoid or contend with the dragonnels, Clystran breaks away from the Dragon Army flight path he
Orc
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, where they join Gruumsh’s army and fight on his behalf in the endless war against the goblinoid followers of Maglubiyet. Gruumsh sees this conflict as a chance to pit his people against an eager
strongholds, and then decorated with uniquely orcish accessories.
A war wagon is a source of great pride for a war chief, comparable to a human army’s banner or flag. Many are clad in armor and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
Dwarf Cleric Shawn Wood You trained as a soldier on the island of Mintarn and joined a mercenary company. You traveled to the city of Neverwinter with your company to serve in both the army and city
of a shadow creeping across the sea like a shroud, swallowing an island in darkness. Though you dismissed the dreams at first, you began to hear a voice calling you to stand against death’s endless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
Dwarf Cleric Shawn Wood You trained as a soldier on the island of Mintarn and joined a mercenary company. You traveled to the city of Neverwinter with your company to serve in both the army and city
of a shadow creeping across the sea like a shroud, swallowing an island in darkness. Though you dismissed the dreams at first, you began to hear a voice calling you to stand against death’s endless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Saltmarsh Region The land near Saltmarsh is safe for travelers, as are the roads that cut through the region. Small farms and manor houses dot the area, many maintained by army veterans who were
provides a warm welcome to visitors who come in peace. Once one journeys off the beaten path, however, a variety of threats emerge from the swampy wilderness. Map 1.2 shows Saltmarsh and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
points toward the citadel and guides his mount to follow the path of a group of Dragon Army dragonnels returning from an attack.
As the characters near the flying citadel, they must succeed on a DC 14
). Red Ruin The Dragon Army’s ace dragonnel rider, Red Ruin, soars toward her target After the characters avoid or contend with the dragonnels, Clystran breaks away from the Dragon Army flight path he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Saltmarsh Region The land near Saltmarsh is safe for travelers, as are the roads that cut through the region. Small farms and manor houses dot the area, many maintained by army veterans who were
provides a warm welcome to visitors who come in peace. Once one journeys off the beaten path, however, a variety of threats emerge from the swampy wilderness. Map 1.2 shows Saltmarsh and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Running This Chapter This chapter begins as the characters venture through a hidden passage into the City of Lost Names. As they traverse this Path of Memories, they encounter an ancient magic-user
who tells them much about the ruined city and the broken dragonlance they discovered beneath Castle Kalaman. Once the characters enter the City of Lost Names, they find it patrolled by Dragon Army
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Running This Chapter This chapter begins as the characters venture through a hidden passage into the City of Lost Names. As they traverse this Path of Memories, they encounter an ancient magic-user
who tells them much about the ruined city and the broken dragonlance they discovered beneath Castle Kalaman. Once the characters enter the City of Lost Names, they find it patrolled by Dragon Army
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
their assistance as well. She also asks the characters to stop calling her mayor—so long as Vogler is in Dragon Army hands, she’s just Raven. Lord Bakaris and his son don’t return to the camp, instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Army soldiers only with a successful DC 22 Charisma (Deception) check. If Hask believes he’s being tricked, he stands and attacks while calling for the soldiers in area O11, who arrive after 1 round
house and in the area connected to the door they guard (area O3 or area O4, whichever’s closest). Patrol. Roughly once per hour, a group of eight Dragon Army soldiers (see appendix B) arrives outside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Army. Ambushing the Enemy The characters are tasked with investigating a farmstead eighteen miles east of the city, after fleeing residents report the farm was overrun by soldiers. When the
characters arrive, they find the farm ransacked and a Dragon Army soldier (see appendix B) training six hobgoblin mercenaries. The Dragon Army soldier orders the hobgoblins to attack, telling them, “Here’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Army. Ambushing the Enemy The characters are tasked with investigating a farmstead eighteen miles east of the city, after fleeing residents report the farm was overrun by soldiers. When the
characters arrive, they find the farm ransacked and a Dragon Army soldier (see appendix B) training six hobgoblin mercenaries. The Dragon Army soldier orders the hobgoblins to attack, telling them, “Here’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
their assistance as well. She also asks the characters to stop calling her mayor—so long as Vogler is in Dragon Army hands, she’s just Raven. Lord Bakaris and his son don’t return to the camp, instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Army soldiers only with a successful DC 22 Charisma (Deception) check. If Hask believes he’s being tricked, he stands and attacks while calling for the soldiers in area O11, who arrive after 1 round
house and in the area connected to the door they guard (area O3 or area O4, whichever’s closest). Patrol. Roughly once per hour, a group of eight Dragon Army soldiers (see appendix B) arrives outside