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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
clutches, preserving them against the ravages of time. She hoards beauty in all forms, from art objects and flowers to skilled artisans and their wondrous works, freezing them in magical ice for her
Portraying a deity, even a lesser god such as Auril the Frostmaiden, can be daunting. For roleplaying purposes, the following suggestions might prove helpful:
So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
all forms, from art objects and flowers to skilled artisans and their wondrous works, freezing them in magical ice for her pleasure alone.
Auril was aligned with the gods Talos, Umberlee, and Malar
. For roleplaying purposes, the following suggestions might prove helpful:
So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
devoted to a sacred site in the midst of the rubblebelt.
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My weapon is made from the first raktusk I ever hunted.
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GrrrRRAAAAGGHH! [I will do anything to prove myself greater than my
.]
3
I’m as stubborn as a batterboar.
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I’m so convinced of my superiority over soft, civilized people that I’ll take great risks to prove it.
5
I’m easily
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
artisans and their wondrous works, freezing them in magical ice for her pleasure alone.
Auril was aligned with the gods Talos, Umberlee, and Malar. Together they wrought terrible destruction, inspiring
might prove helpful:
So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
your family, possibly in line to become its leader one day. Or you might be one of any number of cousins, with less prestige but also less responsibility.
Skill Proficiencies: History
)
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Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful)
3
Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself
races
Ingenious and full of energy, gnomes are thought to be distant cousins of the dwarves. Shorter than their dwarf kin and less bulky, these small-framed folk are often known for their ever-working
. Cannons, automatons, flintlocks, and explosives are all reputed to be results of gnomish crafting. The process of tinkering is as important as the result. Gnomes create new inventions simply to prove it
Kenku
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
reputation that is not wholly unearned, but they can prove to be valuable allies.
An Ancient Curse
The kenku once served a mysterious, powerful entity on another plane of existence. Some believe they
copy existing items with exceptional skill, allowing them to become excellent artisans and scribes. They can copy books, make replicas of objects, and otherwise thrive in situations where they can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to flourish in Brelish cities and churches. The Sovereign Host is the dominant religion of Breland, but in general the Brelish aren’t as devout as their cousins in other nations. King Boranel ir’Wynarn
of Breland rules in conjunction with an elected parliament. Boranel is a popular leader celebrated for his exploits during the Last War. But his children have yet to prove themselves, and there is a growing movement that advocates abandoning royal rule when Boranel passes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to flourish in Brelish cities and churches. The Sovereign Host is the dominant religion of Breland, but in general the Brelish aren’t as devout as their cousins in other nations. King Boranel ir’Wynarn
of Breland rules in conjunction with an elected parliament. Boranel is a popular leader celebrated for his exploits during the Last War. But his children have yet to prove themselves, and there is a growing movement that advocates abandoning royal rule when Boranel passes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
masters if bloodshed and treasure are assured. Goblinoids. Bugbears are often found in the company of their cousins, hobgoblins and goblins. Bugbears usually enslave goblins they encounter, and they
to prove themselves worthy by defeating as many foes as possible. Venal Ambushers. Despite their intimidating builds, bugbears move with surprising stealth. They are fond of setting ambushes and flee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
masters if bloodshed and treasure are assured. Goblinoids. Bugbears are often found in the company of their cousins, hobgoblins and goblins. Bugbears usually enslave goblins they encounter, and they
to prove themselves worthy by defeating as many foes as possible. Venal Ambushers. Despite their intimidating builds, bugbears move with surprising stealth. They are fond of setting ambushes and flee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, gold dwarves tend to be more optimistic than their shield dwarf cousins, but they’re still standoffish and prideful as only a dwarf can be. They believe their race’s stable history is the result of their
artisans toil over items for years, getting their etchings and fine details just right before being satisfied with their efforts. That deliberate, perfectionist approach is a reflection of gold dwarf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
on male shield dwarves. Shield dwarves are renowned artisans, particularly in metal and stone. They tend to focus more on sturdiness in their craft than on the artistic flourishes and gilding favored
by their gold dwarf cousins. Shield dwarf crafters build to last, and each one’s signature mark placed upon an enduring masterpiece serves as a way of gaining immortality. DWARF CLANS OF THE NORTH
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
on male shield dwarves. Shield dwarves are renowned artisans, particularly in metal and stone. They tend to focus more on sturdiness in their craft than on the artistic flourishes and gilding favored
by their gold dwarf cousins. Shield dwarf crafters build to last, and each one’s signature mark placed upon an enduring masterpiece serves as a way of gaining immortality. DWARF CLANS OF THE NORTH
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, gold dwarves tend to be more optimistic than their shield dwarf cousins, but they’re still standoffish and prideful as only a dwarf can be. They believe their race’s stable history is the result of their
artisans toil over items for years, getting their etchings and fine details just right before being satisfied with their efforts. That deliberate, perfectionist approach is a reflection of gold dwarf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Guild Artisan You are a member of an artisan’s guild, skilled in a particular field and closely associated with other artisans. You are a well-established part of the mercantile world, freed by
introduction from your guild, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp Guild Business Guilds are generally found in cities large enough to support several artisans practicing the same trade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
recovery. Once the characters reach the gates, they can see that the truth lies somewhere in between. The characters must prove their goodwill to the deep gnomes before they are allowed inside. Once the
surface cousins. They reveal these aspects most easily among their own kind, and to those they come to trust.
The svirfneblin assign defined roles to each gender but hold females and males in equal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Guild Artisan You are a member of an artisan’s guild, skilled in a particular field and closely associated with other artisans. You are a well-established part of the mercantile world, freed by
introduction from your guild, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp Guild Business Guilds are generally found in cities large enough to support several artisans practicing the same trade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
recovery. Once the characters reach the gates, they can see that the truth lies somewhere in between. The characters must prove their goodwill to the deep gnomes before they are allowed inside. Once the
surface cousins. They reveal these aspects most easily among their own kind, and to those they come to trust.
The svirfneblin assign defined roles to each gender but hold females and males in equal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
live below.
Mountain Dwarves Led by the aristocratic Hylar clan, mountain dwarves are the unquestioned rulers of Thorbardin. Many great fighters, engineers, and artisans call these magnificent
, preferring to forget their ties to their mountain dwarf cousins. Some hill dwarves live as traveling traders, while others make their homes among the communities of Ansalon’s other peoples. Still other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
live below.
Mountain Dwarves Led by the aristocratic Hylar clan, mountain dwarves are the unquestioned rulers of Thorbardin. Many great fighters, engineers, and artisans call these magnificent
, preferring to forget their ties to their mountain dwarf cousins. Some hill dwarves live as traveling traders, while others make their homes among the communities of Ansalon’s other peoples. Still other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
dedication to its goals strains the bonds between elements that must work together for the clan to prosper. Feuds between artisans drive wedges between families. Dwarf traders strike deals that fail to benefit
that can prove useful against the vagaries of the outside world, but that is likely to be the extent of their contact. Under normal circumstances, dwarves prefer to be left alone. Interacting with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
dedication to its goals strains the bonds between elements that must work together for the clan to prosper. Feuds between artisans drive wedges between families. Dwarf traders strike deals that fail to benefit
that can prove useful against the vagaries of the outside world, but that is likely to be the extent of their contact. Under normal circumstances, dwarves prefer to be left alone. Interacting with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
elves can sometimes prove helpful or trustworthy. Once lizardfolk forge ties with outsiders, they are steadfast and fierce allies.
Great Feasts and Sacrifices. Lizardfolk are omnivorous, but they have a
cooked and eaten by the tribe, or are sacrificed to Semuanya, the lizardfolk god.
Canny Crafters. Though they aren’t skilled artisans, lizardfolk craft tools and ornamental jewelry out of the bones of their kills, and they use the hides and shells of dead monsters to create shields.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
elves can sometimes prove helpful or trustworthy. Once lizardfolk forge ties with outsiders, they are steadfast and fierce allies.
Great Feasts and Sacrifices. Lizardfolk are omnivorous, but they have a
cooked and eaten by the tribe, or are sacrificed to Semuanya, the lizardfolk god.
Canny Crafters. Though they aren’t skilled artisans, lizardfolk craft tools and ornamental jewelry out of the bones of their kills, and they use the hides and shells of dead monsters to create shields.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage.
Fire giants shun cold as much as their cousins the frost giants hate heat. They can adapt to cold environments with effort
smelting and working the bounty those serfs produce. Skilled Artisans. Fire giants have a fearsome reputation as soldiers and conquerors, and for their ability to burn, plunder, and destroy. Yet among
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage.
Fire giants shun cold as much as their cousins the frost giants hate heat. They can adapt to cold environments with effort
smelting and working the bounty those serfs produce. Skilled Artisans. Fire giants have a fearsome reputation as soldiers and conquerors, and for their ability to burn, plunder, and destroy. Yet among
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
protected by mountains, they frequently form defensive pacts with humans, gnomes, and elves that live nearby. Although the best artisans are revered for their skills, just as in any dwarf clan, hill
. Hill dwarves view their mountain cousins as overly grim shut-ins who refuse to believe that life is anything but a constant battle for survival. Mountain dwarves view their hill-dwelling relatives as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
protected by mountains, they frequently form defensive pacts with humans, gnomes, and elves that live nearby. Although the best artisans are revered for their skills, just as in any dwarf clan, hill
. Hill dwarves view their mountain cousins as overly grim shut-ins who refuse to believe that life is anything but a constant battle for survival. Mountain dwarves view their hill-dwelling relatives as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
of assassination, abduction, or gathering information. A combination of combat prowess with stealth and interaction skills makes for well-prepared Hunters. Rangers and rogues prove particularly adept
particularly skilled in this role. Guild artisans might also disguise tools of destruction as mundane objects or works of art. Many Saboteurs come from backgrounds such as charlatans or soldiers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
of assassination, abduction, or gathering information. A combination of combat prowess with stealth and interaction skills makes for well-prepared Hunters. Rangers and rogues prove particularly adept
particularly skilled in this role. Guild artisans might also disguise tools of destruction as mundane objects or works of art. Many Saboteurs come from backgrounds such as charlatans or soldiers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
can have an enormous impact on the battle. Metallic Dragons. The metallic dragons will be outnumbered by their chromatic cousins. However, they cooperate with allies better than the evil dragons do
the backbone of the attacking force. Skyreach Castle. If it’s available, the flying castle could prove a great boon in the battle. Skyreach will be assaulted by chromatic dragons the moment it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
can have an enormous impact on the battle. Metallic Dragons. The metallic dragons will be outnumbered by their chromatic cousins. However, they cooperate with allies better than the evil dragons do
the backbone of the attacking force. Skyreach Castle. If it’s available, the flying castle could prove a great boon in the battle. Skyreach will be assaulted by chromatic dragons the moment it
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
cousins, the Stehlenwald dwarves dug deeper into the heart of the mountain. There, miners laid eyes upon a new metal, impenetrable to the weapons of their enemies: adamantine. With armor and weapons
energy, gnomes are thought to be distant cousins of the dwarves. Shorter than their dwarf kin and less bulky, these small-framed folk are often known for their ever-working brains and great aptitude for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. (A gift from one family member to another doesn’t prove anything about the family’s largesse.) No cloud giant truly believes that it’s better to give than to receive; a family does so only with an
cloud giants can afford the dozens of masks necessary to show all the subtle differences in emotion possible among their kind. Artisans who can sculpt and craft masks that meet the cloud giants