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Tortle
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The Tortle Package
test, and make new acquaintances.
Life of a Tortle
A tortle hatches from a thick-shelled egg and spends the first few weeks of its life crawling on all fours. Its parents, old and near death, spend
dozen) in a fortified compound enclosed by stone walls that are easily defensible. If no such compound exists, they build one. The parents spend the remainder of their lives guarding the compound
Tabaxi
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replaced with a new obsession. Objects remain intriguing only as long as they still hold secrets.
A tabaxi rogue could happily spend months plotting to steal a strange gem from a noble, only to trade it
wanderers keep to civilized realms, preferring to bargain instead of pursuing more dangerous methods of sating their curiosity. However, they aren’t above a little discreet theft to get their claws
Aarakocra
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
distinct tribal variations.
Sky Wardens
Nowhere are the aarakocra more comfortable than in the sky. They can spend hours in the air, and some go as long as days, locking their wings in place and
. The eldest acts as leader with the support of a shaman.
AARAKOCRA IN THE FORGOTTEN REALMS
Never well established in Faerûn, aarakocra have only four major colonies: in the Star Mounts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
The Forgotten Realms Just like a fantasy novel or movie, an adventure is set in a larger world. In fact, the world can be anything that the DM and players can imagine. It could be a swords-and
Forgotten Realms is one such setting, and that’s where the story in this adventure takes place. In the Realms, knights dare the crypts of the fallen dwarf kings of Delzoun, seeking glory and treasure
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
palace intrigues and leap from balconies onto waiting horses below. The swashbuckling adventures of pirates and musketeers suggest opportunities for a dynamic campaign. The characters typically spend more
end up in classic dungeon situations, such as searching storm sewers beneath the palace to find the evil duke’s hidden chambers. A good example of a swashbuckling rogue in the Forgotten Realms is Jack Ravenwild, who appears in novels by Richard Baker (City of Ravens and Prince of Ravens).
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
reflect your ever-changing curiosity. TABAXI IN THE FORGOTTEN REALMS
In the Forgotten Realms, tabaxi hail from Maztica, a realm located far across the ocean west of the Sword Coast. The tabaxi of
, which you constantly fidget with. 7 You are always in debt, since you spend your gold on lavish parties and gifts for friends. 8 When talking about something you’re obsessed with, you speak quickly
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Ranger I spend a lot of my life away from civilization, keeping to its fringes to protect it. Don’t assume that because I don’t bend the knee to your king that I haven’t done more to protect him than
also benefit the kingdoms and other civilized realms that they avoid, so be it. If you’re creating or playing a ranger character, the following sections offer ideas for embellishing the character and
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Life in Djaynai and Janya The following truths are known to people who dwell in Djaynai or Janya, and to travelers who spend time in those realms. Those above and below the sea share similar cultures
and values, though Janya’s aquatic environment drives some differences. Education and Religion Both realms’ culture is tightly tied to Djaynai’s historical roots as an advanced, influential
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Deep Gnomes Deep gnomes, or svirfneblin, are the pragmatic and often grumpy cousins of the gnome family, who live deep underground. The Underdark is full of danger, meaning that deep gnomes spend
for them in most worlds. I’ve walked many realms, and nary a one has even a hint of a gnome nation.
Hidden but Homey Deep gnomes protect their enclaves with labyrinthine tunnels, traps, and armed
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
doesn’t need to be important in your world, but it might have long-lasting implications. In the Forgotten Realms, giants and dragons sometimes nurse grudges against each other stemming from the
extending into the divine realms as well. The god Moradin, who is revered by many dwarves, is said to loathe the evil giant gods. But you might decide the dwarves and giants of your world have a long
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Outer Planes If the Inner Planes are the raw matter and energy that make up the multiverse, the Outer Planes provide the direction, thought, and purpose for its construction. These are realms of
and their realms, the language used must be highly metaphorical. Their actual homes aren’t literally places at all but exemplify the idea that the Outer Planes are realms of thought and spirit. The
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Circle of Dreams Druids who are members of the Circle of Dreams hail from regions that have strong ties to the Feywild and its dreamlike realms. The druids’ guardianship of the natural world makes
for a natural alliance between them and good-aligned fey. These druids seek to fill the world with dreamy wonder. Their magic mends wounds and brings joy to downcast hearts, and the realms they protect
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
resizes to suit any creature between Small and Huge size. The creature must spend 10 uninterrupted minutes touching the item and must attune to it if it requires attunement. Nothing Resizes. Perhaps ancient
sentinel shield once carried by a frost giant could be perpetually cold to the touch.
None of these cosmetic effects alter a magic item's capabilities. They merely provide a narrative link to giants' realms that characters might explore.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, activists, or the spouses of rulers. DRAGONS OF SONG AND STEEL
The propensity of some metallic dragons to spend long periods of time in Humanoid form has led to numerous bits of folklore, including tales
in which these shape-shifters are sometimes erroneously identified as unique varieties of metallic dragons.
In the world of the Forgotten Realms, stories speak of “weredragons” or “song dragons
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
fit. The gods of this domain are often associated with knowledge, as learning and arcane power tend to go hand-in-hand. In the Realms, deities of this domain include Azuth and Mystra, as well as
you. If the creature fails its saving throw, it is turned for 1 minute or until it takes any damage. A turned creature must spend its turns trying to move as far away from you as it can, and it can’t
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
or moon elves in the Forgotten Realms setting, Silvanesti and Qualinesti in the Dragonlance setting, and Aereni in the Eberron setting. Wood Elves Wood elves carry the magic of primeval forests within
4 hours if you spend those hours in a trancelike meditation, during which you retain consciousness. Elven Lineages Lineage Level 1 Level 3 Level 5 Drow The range of your Darkvision increases to
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
themselves sun or moon elves in the Forgotten Realms setting, Silvanesti and Qualinesti in the Dragonlance setting, and Aereni in the Eberron setting. Wood Elves Wood elves carry the magic of primeval
to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep. You can finish a Long Rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in a trancelike meditation, during which you retain consciousness. Elven Lineages Lineage
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Explorations table to inspire why grells seek passage between realms. Grell Explorations 1d6 Grells Travel Because They Are... 1 Advanced viruses, each the clone of all other grell. They exist
, Stealth +6
Immunities Lightning; Blinded, Prone
Senses Blindsight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 14
Languages Deep Speech
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Traits
Abduct. The grell needn’t spend extra movement
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Perception skill. Trance. You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep. You can finish a long rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in a trancelike meditation, during which you retain
acquire these proficiencies by drawing them from shared elven memory, and you retain them until you finish your next long rest. ELVES OF MANY REALMS
Created by the god Corellon, the first elves were Fey
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
level, you gain the ability to set up lethal vibrations in someone’s body. When you hit a creature with an unarmed strike, you can spend 3 ki points to start these imperceptible vibrations, which last
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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
calendar for the current year in the real world. Pick a date to indicate the start of the campaign, and make note of the days that adventurers spend on their travels and various activities. The
of their ancestors. They spend all-night vigils in darkened shrines or enjoy splendid feasts celebrating a god’s bounty. Civic Observances Holy days provide the majority of the special celebrations
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
instead of seeking shelter. HALFLINGS OF THE MULTIVERSE
In the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, many kinds of halflings exist, and they vary greatly from place to place.
In the Forgotten Realms
live on the move in traveling bands, and their members are most likely to take to a life of adventuring. Stronghearts are homebodies by nature, most of them likely to spend their lives tucked away in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
raids. Since dragons don’t age while on the Astral Plane, they don’t grow in size or capability. In order to become both stronger and richer, they prefer to spend as much time as possible engaged in
raids on the Material Plane or other realms. The best duty of all for a dragon is being tasked to guard a githyanki crèche on the Material Plane, a posting that could last for years. Not only does it
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
day, with fluttering butterflies and a riot of colorful flowers, the lands of the Summer Court mimic the trappings of courtly life in some realms of the Material Plane. The residents of this court wear
pass normally in the Feywild, characters might spend a day there and realize, upon leaving the plane, that less or more time has elapsed everywhere else in the multiverse. Whenever a creature or group
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, mastery of an art ranks as the greatest virtue, and among all the arts, stone carving is held in highest regard. Most stone giants spend their lives in unending pursuit of the perfect artistic creation
spend their lives mostly in darkness, stone giants have a nuanced appreciation of the effects of shadow and light. They design carvings to produce shadows in specific ways when a light source is
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of lower rank. Downtime Activities. You might allow characters to spend downtime between adventures building relationships and gaining renown within an organization. For more information on downtime
network that seeks to expand its influence and power throughout the Forgotten Realms.
The public face of the Black Network appears relatively benign. It offers the best and cheapest goods and services
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
of a mythic fantasy campaign: Divine Trials. Seeking a gift or favor from the gods, the adventurers undertake a series of trials that lead them to the realms of the gods, where the adventurers can
weave their way through palace intrigues and leap from balconies onto waiting horses to escape dogged pursuers. In a swashbuckling campaign, the characters typically spend a lot of time in cities, in
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
human priest of Helm). Technically, the religious templars are part of the fighting force, but in practice, they spend most of their time tending the sick and wounded. Finally, the fort is supported by
, they’ll be marked for death by the Order of the Gauntlet wherever they go in Chult (and potentially elsewhere in the Realms). If characters escorted Undril Silvertusk to the camp and gained her
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. Statues and roofs erode in a few decades unless protected by magic or alchemical treatment, and locals often bear scars from exposure to these portals and the deadly realms beyond. Lower Ward Encounters
, silvery, and sweet. These short-lived occasions are cause for celebration among the folk of the Lower Ward, who spend the day bathing in the refreshing reservoir. During the day, the banks of the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
twisted vision of its master. These realms are connected to the surface by tunnels and chasms, but they defy conventional geography. Passages to Belashyrra’s domain can be found in the Shadow Marches
, which is one of the few places where such creatures are willing to live side by side. Some beholderkin serve Belashyrra as guards and agents, while others spend their lives in deep meditation, pursuing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
wall, albeit slowly and painfully. For every 1 foot a creature travels through the wall, it must spend 4 feet of movement. Furthermore, a creature in the wall’s space must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving
being roasted and eaten for displeasing it. They spend most of their time fawning over the creature in an attempt to stay alive. Obsessive Collectors. Red dragons value wealth above all else, and their