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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
elevation to the role of Oracle of Strixhaven, but when the Founder Dragons passed him over in favor of Jadzi, his bitterness knew no bounds. He now uses the Oriq to gather the spells and magical energy he
starting its turn there must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or be restrained by the tentacles. A creature that starts its turn restrained by the tentacles takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Specialty
During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below to
determine your role:
d8
Specialty
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Officer
2
Scout
3
Infantry
4
Cavalry
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Healer
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Quartermaster
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Standard bearer
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Support staff (cook
Firbolg
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heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life.
In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common
something that put their homeland at risk, such as starting a forest fire or killing a rare or beautiful wild creature. These firbolgs are loners who wander the world in hope of finding a new place to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Franchise Downtime Once the characters formally establish their franchise at the end of episode 2, downtime activities and franchise tasks will play a bigger role in the adventure. For now, though
Waterdeep can undertake research to study its mysterious runes, which can lead to information regarding That-Which-Endures (see the sidebar in the “New Race: Verdan” section in chapter 3.) Gorkoh the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Valenar Characters See chapter 1 for additional information about creating Valenar elves. When creating a Valenar character or NPC, consider the following: Martial Role. Valenar was forged in war. As
an elf, consider your role in a warband. Are you a simple soldier, an acolyte devoted to the elven ancestors, or a sage familiar with your Valenar history? As a half-elf, you might be an entertainer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
training exercise has two optional roles (Captain and Shipmate) and one mandatory role (Spelljammer). A team can have multiple Shipmates, but only one Captain and only one Spelljammer. Try to limit
the players’ discussion of role assignments to a maximum of 10 minutes. Use the recommendations in the “Know Your Role” sidebar to guide them. The roles for the training exercise are as follows
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the Lance. In this scenario, the Sumber Hills are replaced by the hills and mountains between Solace and Haven. Instead of Red Larch, the starting town of the adventure is Gateway, some distance south
. The biggest city of the region is Haven, which can serve the same role as Yartar. The background information regarding the ancient dwarven nation of Besilmer can survive by incorporating it into the history of Thorbardin, predating the Kinslayer Wars.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
the following class features as it gains levels in this class, as summarized on the Warrior table. The Warrior Level Proficiency Bonus Features 1st +2 Bonus Proficiencies, Martial Role 2nd +2
gains proficiency with shields and all simple and martial weapons. Martial Role 1st-level Warrior feature Each warrior focuses on offense or defense in their training. Choose one of the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
role these races play in your setting should determine the kinds of reactions that such characters meet. Don’t be afraid to push things to an extreme. An orc character might have to venture into town
for your campaign. Use them as a starting point for your own ideas. Outcast or Ambassador? Consider how a monstrous character’s native culture views the character. Is the character an outcast, a spy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, or boost the morale of franchise hirelings. KELSHI ANNAB
Human Decisionist (Ranger)
There are decisionists of all stripes. Domineering narcissists gravitate toward the role, to be sure, and
occasionally that unyielding demeanor has its purpose. Decisionist Annab approaches the role in another way, considering herself in many ways outside the party she travels with, even though she has served
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Shadows of Sithicus
by fewer than five groups, and each group can have more or fewer than five players, but adjustments might need to be made to the adventure. One person takes the role of the Event Coordinator, who keeps
according to the Fixed Hit Points by Class table in chapter 2 of the Player’s Handbook.
Characters begin with their normal starting equipment plus one Common magic item of their choice from chapter 7 of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Shields Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Leather Armor, Shield, Sickle, Druidic Focus (Quarterstaff), Explorer’s Pack, Herbalism Kit, and 9 GP; or (B) 50 GP Druids belong to ancient orders that
unspoiled nature, but when a significant danger arises, Druids take a more active role as adventurers who combat the threat. Becoming a Druid... As a Level 1 Druid Gain all the traits in the Core
classes
Player’s Handbook
Starting Equipment
Choose A or B: (A) Leather;Leather Armor, Shield, Sickle, Druidic Focus (Quarterstaff), Explorer's Pack, Herbalism Kit, and 9 GP; or (B) 50 GP
Druids belong to ancient
regions of unspoiled nature, but when a significant danger arises, Druids take a more active role as adventurers who combat the threat.
Becoming a Druid...
As a Level 1 Character
Gain all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Religion, or Survival Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Tool Proficiencies Herbalism Kit Armor Training Light armor and Shields Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A
arises, Druids take a more active role as adventurers who combat the threat. Becoming a Druid... As a Level 1 Druid Gain all the traits in the Core Druid Traits table. Gain the Druid’s level 1 features
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
resources at her disposal to defend the city against threats. She was handpicked for the job by Khelben Arunsun, and wields the Blackstaff from which Khelben derived his name and the title of the
office. Vajra isn’t the city’s most powerful wizard, but she can hold her own. Despite her many gifts, she still questions her ability to meet the demands of her role, and she rarely makes a decision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
graves or tombs. Many of these symbols were derived from elven lore or borrowed from groups like the Harpers. While by no means a secret language, these trail marks are often obtuse to non-rangers
spread. Other rangers spy on enemy troops or hunt down dangerous beasts or criminals. Given that so much of the North is frontier, rangers play a critical role in keeping communities safe and are often admired within them.
Kobold
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on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their
this traitor onto their winged kin.
Kobold Names
Kobold names are derived from the Draconic tongue and usually relate to a characteristic of the owner, such as scale color, distinctive body parts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
of better understanding the workings of the multiverse. A Gnome’s Role Gnomes are valuable members of an adventuring party for a number of reasons, derived from both their innate abilities and their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
own secret tongue. But many of these gods have clerics as well, champions who take a more active role in advancing the interests of a particular nature god. These clerics might hunt the evil
: Animal Handling, Nature, or Survival. Bonus Proficiency Also at 1st level, you gain proficiency with heavy armor. Channel Divinity: Charm Animals and Plants Starting at 2nd level, you can use your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
step 5. Choose Starting Equipment Your background and class both provide starting equipment. Any coins that you gain at this step can be immediately spent on equipment from chapter 6. In addition, you
Halflings 12 Orc Orcs The Rare Languages table lists languages that are either secret or derived from other planes of existence and thus less widespread in the worlds of the Material Plane. Some features
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. Note this number on your character sheet. You’ll fill in other numbers connected to these proficiencies in step 5. Choose Starting Equipment Your background and class both provide starting equipment
–11 Halfling Halflings 12 Orc Orcs The Rare Languages table lists languages that are either secret or derived from other planes of existence and thus less widespread in the worlds of the Material
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
that all living things play a role in the natural world, yet they focus on protecting animals and fey creatures that have difficulty defending themselves. Shepherds, as they are known, see such
you friendship with beasts, though you can combine this ability with gifts to curry favor with them as you would with any nonplayer character. Spirit Totem Starting at 2nd level, you can call forth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
that you maintain your association with it throughout your life. As a result, your choice of guild can play a more significant role than most backgrounds do in shaping what your character does now
, minotaur bartenders, and vedalken tailors all go about their lives in the shadow of the guilds but divorced from those groups’ intrigue and politics. Starting Contacts Your character starts the game
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
also have access to a vast array of exotic woods and materials. You can also create a wand, but you’re starting from scratch and creating the tools you need. Essentially, when House Cannith creates magic
rules for magic item creation are derived from the system presented in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything. This also offers the idea that the creation of a magic item is a complex procedure and that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Creating Religions A list of gods is a good starting point, and it can be sufficient to get a campaign started. But you can add more depth to your campaign world by fleshing out more details of
or religions), or one good god and one evil god. Or your world might be alive with spirits great and small, from lesser river spirits to the godlike spirits who inhabit great mountains. Impersonal forces and philosophies can also fill the role of gods in a campaign.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
world. Her fundamental concern is for the well-being of mortal folk, starting with their physical health but also including their need for security, love, and belonging. Divine Relationships Karametra
recognizes the vital role the sun’s brilliance plays in nurturing life. The relationship between Karametra and Nylea is respectful but strained. Nylea is disappointed by Karametra’s decision, as a nature deity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
hard to keep a campaign going. Enter the concept of the shared campaign. In a shared campaign, more than one member of the group can take on the role of DM. A shared campaign is episodic rather than
policies might need to be added to account for what might happen at the table when players and DMs interact. As a starting point, consider the following material, which is excerpted from the Adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
interact with, whether as allies, members, or enemies. As a starting point, decide what role you want an organization to play in the world. What is it all about? What are its goals? Who founded it and why
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
soldiers tell stories of nearly dying before being saved by a Battle Smith and a steel defender. Battle Smiths played a key role in House Cannith’s work on battle constructs and the original warforged
with smith’s tools. If you already have this proficiency, you gain proficiency with one other type of artisan’s tools of your choice. Battle Smith Spells Starting at 3rd level, you always have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
already established as members of the Redcloaks (see “Starting at Higher Level” in chapter 1 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). In this case, you might also begin with magic items and other gear
bitterly. Thrane. In the waning years of the Last War, the Redcloaks played a major role in the devastating Battle of Cairn Hill between Brelish and Thrane forces. Thanks to heavy losses on both sides, veterans of that battle tend to nurse bitter grudges against their enemies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
hoardsperson’s job is all about storing that hard-earned loot. Each hoardsperson plays the vital role of managing a franchise’s resources — including the inventory of all supplies used and treasure
quality of equipment and treasure, or analyze resources in a local area. The Hoardsperson Franchise Rank Features
1 Proficiencies and Starting Equipment, What a Deal
2 Living Loot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, you are a studious individual, usually with an interest in history or technical subjects. You might revel in your role, working as a central figure in your franchise as you use your knowledge to
decipher codes. Loremongers talk a lot. It’s best to let them.
— Omin Dran
The Loremonger Franchise Rank Features
1 Proficiencies and Starting Equipment, Whisper Jar
2 Need to Know
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
a jingle extolling the virtues of your franchise. The Secretarian Franchise Rank Features
1 Proficiencies and Starting Equipment, Sending Stone
2 Portfolio Keeper, Rumor Mill
3
Cards of Sending, Improved Rumor Mill
4 Always Hiring, Charming Introduction
Proficiencies and Starting Equipment As a rank 1 secretarian, you gain proficiency with one of the following of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
bright blue as he hurries over to a table set with magical gear and mysterious devices unrecognizable to the characters, reporting that everything is ready to go. Starting the Simulation Mister Blip
. Taking Off Once the illusion begins, the crew must take off and ascend into Wildspace. This requires the character in the Spelljammer role to succeed on a DC 13 ability check using their spellcasting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
players for thoughts about the campaign. Indirect Input. The choices a player makes, starting at character creation, can indicate what they want to see in the game. For example, a Rogue player likely wants
characters buy a tavern using the treasure they’ve amassed, you can adjust the campaign so that the tavern has a role in future adventures. One adventure might involve a competitor trying to put the