Author's Note

For a very long time I searched for a group to play D&D with, and when none could be found I started my own. There were five of us. Sitting in a dimly lit living room ready to begin our adventure, we made one crucial mistake. We hadn't assigned someone to be the Dungeon Master! So I dug my heels in and took up the reigns of Dungeon Master. That night a world was born. The party was made up of a dwarven cleric, a wood elf ranger, a wood elf rogue, and an orc fighter. They went on many adventures, and here in this book I set out to tell the story of Kovaud and the things that dwell there.

It's been a long journey since then. I've since stopped playing in that group, and moved to different groups. Some members stay the same though. I've even DMed a couple one-shots exploring more of Kovaud, the first being in Spyros. In that one they were summoned to help repel a siege of desert giants on a sandfolk city. The second being a revisit to Emeras and the city of Tidegreen. There they fought a sea dragon and met a crazy, reality-warping wizard.

In their most recent adventure, the adventurers fought Fenrir alongside the goddess Erudima and earned he title Heroes of Legend.

Kovaud Preamble

0000 - The old gods come to the material plane and discover a lone, primeval world dominated by titanic beasts, that world is Kovaud.

368 - The old gods call down a meteor to wipe out these titanic beasts and make way for a new race.

430 - The people of old are formed, not by the hands of the old gods but by the energies of the world they were birthed on. They are the children of Kovaud itself.

1660 - The society of the people of old flourishes and begins to draw the ire of the old gods.

1700 - The Great War begins with the old gods flooding a whole city.

1830 - The old gods are slain and the heroes of old ascend to take their place. The world is struck by a meteor and is shattered.

2010 - The world settles and the people who are left begin to change to adapt to their new surroundings. This process birthes the races of today.

2240 - The first elves arrive from the Feywild. Why they came, none now remember.

2572 - The dwarves arrive from the dark caverns of the Shadowfell. They become enraptured with the light of this world and its seas.

2634 - Halflings develop in the land of Gordelis.

2767 - Around 500 years after the arrival of the elves they begin to splinter apart into dark elves, wood elves, sea elves, tropical elves, and high elves. The eladrin are the only elves that remained the same as those that originally came to this world.

3017 - The egg from space hatches and the first dragon is born.

3024 - Gnomes start a mass migration from the Feywild. The dragon that hatched grows and develops.

3050 - A mysterious dragon starts moving towards Secyla. The dragon is dubbed Juturu the Great Dragon. The inhabitants of Secyla build an enchanted wall to keep Juturu at bay. Now none can ever see the Worlds Edge again.

3960 - The first person to sail across the Sleepless Ocean and survives happens.

4000 - A genetic shift occurs and humans are born from the last members of the old people.

4360 - The Elemental Gods create the Giants, and urge them to take the world for themselves.

4380 - The Giants come into contact with other races and decide upon peace. From this peace comes the Giantkin. The giants elect the first Tempestraum.

5460 - A strange surge of energy from the elemental planes affects certain humans and causes the birth of the Genasi, Aasimar, and the Tieflings.

5523 - The Acolytes Guild is created by an aasimar.

5642 - The Order of the Forge is founded by a group of dwarven smiths.

Ghost Elves

The ghost elves are more tribal than their other elven cousins. Believing in an animus that flows through all beings connecting everything together. They gained their name from the place they call home, the Ghost Archipelago.

Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 1.

Blessing of The Island. You have a swimming speed of 30 feet.

Ancient Navigators. You gain proficiency with navigators tools.

Dragontouched Elves

The draconic cousins of the other traditional elves. They came to Xanaryx many years ago and have since changed to bear more resemblance to the other inhabitants of Xanaryx. The most remarkable being draconic wings.

Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 1.

Draconic Ancestry. You have resistance to one of your choice of fire, acid, poison, lightning, or cold damage.

Dragon Wings. Your wings grant you a fly speed of 25 feet. To use this speed, you can't be wearing medium or heavy armor.

Hoard Dwarves

These are dwarves that went with the elves to Xanaryx. They prize gold and gemstones above all else. Many hoard dwarves serve as court smiths and architects for Tiamat and Bahamut. Hoard dwarves are commonly know to keep a hoard of treasures in hidden locations. Their skin color matches the dragon they are most in tune with. They often decorate pieces of armor and weaponry with coins to show off their wealth.

Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increase by 1.

Draconic Blessing. You derive power from the draconic blessing that courses through you. Pick a color from the chart below, you have resistance to the corresponding damage type.

Wyrm Magic. You can cast the wyrmling's breath cantrip. This cantrip deals damage corresponding to your draconic blessing. You can find this cantrip later in the spells section. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Dragon Turtle Dragonborn

The dragon turtle dragonborn are tied to the sea and all its dangers. They have close relations to the deep dwelling triton and the alien krustashen.

Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increase by 2 and your Wisdom increases by 1.

Age. Turtle dragonborn live on average about 50 years longer than regular dragonborn.

Alignment. Turtle dragonborn tend towards a neutral alignment.

Size. They are the same height as regular dragonborn but tend to weigh more due to their shell.

Speed. Your speed is 25 feet and you have a swim speed of 30 feet.

Hard Shell. When not wearing armor your AC is 13 + your constitution modifier. This benefit can be gained while wielding a shield.

Amphibious. You can breathe air and water.

Sailors of the Sea. You gain proficiency with water vehicles.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.

Cloud Dragonborn

Descended from both white dragons and silver dragons. Their scales range from silvery white to a very pale, misty blue. Their scales are also usually adorned with a layer of frost. They are all some form of royalty.

Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 2 and your Dexterity increase by 1.

Age. Cloud dragonborn age at the same rate as other dragonborn.

Size. Due to their link to the sky, cloud dragonborn only weigh three fourths of what other dragonborn weigh, but get around the same height as them. They are medium

Speed. Due to living in the lap of luxury most of their lives, they're not very fast. They have a speed of 25 feet.

Unending Breath. You can hold your breath indefinitely.

Breath of the North Wind. Your breath weapon is chilling winds, which you can breathe out in a 25ft cone emanating from you. When you use the weapon, each creature in the cone must make a Dexterity save or take 2d6 cold damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. The save DC for the weapon is 8+ your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. After you use your breath weapon, you cannot use it again until you finish a short or a long rest. Also any creature in the radius that fails their saving throw gets pushed back 5ft.

Frozen Scales. You have a resistance to cold.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.

Kobold

Kobold are the great architects of the Kovaud. Their race is responsible for an impressive amount of the dungeons that can be found woven into the earth. They are diligent and curious. They seek knowledge rather than gold as their hoard.

Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Intelligence score increases by 1.

Age. Kobold age and mature much the same as dragonborn. They usually live to be around the same age as dragonborn do.

Alignment. Due to their wanderlust and foolhardiness they are chaotic in nature.

Size. Your are much smaller than your other draconic brethren. Your size is Small.

Speed. You are quick and nimble. Your speed is 30 feet.

Draconic Synergy. While within 5 feet of an allied dragonborn, an allied kobold, or any friendly creature with the dragon creature type you gain advantage on all attack rolls.

Trapmaker. You gain proficiency in Tinker's Tools.

Dungeoneer. You have advantage on Intellignece (Investigation) and Wisdom (Perception) checks made to discern the locations of traps.

Soul of a Dragon. You have resistance to fire damage.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.

Sandfolk Names

Given names by their parents at birth they are expected to choose their own once they reach maturity. Their names tend to be rough yet fluid like grains of sand.

Male Names: Heradonus, Troam, Cyerd.

Female Names: Lyerma, Drusen, Jiunis.

In this section I deal with each class and how they are in the world of Kovaud. For this I used the Warmage and Gunslinger class by Middle Finger of Vecna

Barbarian

They follow the beating of their hearts down whatever emotional river it takes them. Their rage is passion, their rage is fury, and their rage is power! In the land of Kovaud they originated from all over. For no one place or race can lay claim to harnessing ones emotions. The most legendary barbarian is Varden. A zealot whose rage prevented his death in battle. Barbarians also gain expertise in Athletics.

Bard

Bards are the storytellers of the world, the ones who carry the grace and power that the voice can give. They've learned to use the sound of the revered art of music to soothe Erudima and the Weave into allowing them access to magic.

Cleric

The gods most devout followers are sometimes granted extraordinary power by their deity. They are the light that guides the lost to the hearth. They are similar to paladin in their manipulation of divine energy. Clerics also have expertise in Religion.

Druid

Like some clerics they are gifted their magical affinity by the forces of nature. Whether that be nature gods or just the magical forces that infuse the natural world. Druids have expertise in Nature.

Fighter

Anyone can use a weapon, but not everyone can truly wield a weapon. Fighters are front and center on the battlefield. They are found all throughout Kovaud as the art of fighting is of high value. Fighters have expertise in Perception.

Gunslinger

These skilled marksmen hail from Vyerd. The place where gunpowder and subsequently guns were invented. Gunslingers are feared across the land for their precision and power. They are risk takers that thrive in the wild west that they hail from.

Monk

Very few monks can be found on the world of Kovaud. The mastery of Ki is something that takes time, dedication, and hardship. Those that do harness their Ki are forces to be reckoned with. Monks are never truly without a weapon, as their bodies themselves are deadly weapon. Monks have expertise in Acrobatics.

Paladin

Paladin are a truly rare sight, for not just anyone can learn to form the spark of divinity within themselves. Paladin form this spark within themselves and from it they can perform extraordinary feats of power. While these sparks are nowhere close to the sparks within the gods, they are still a force to be reckoned with. Paladins have expertise in Intimidation.

Ranger

The true explorers of the world. They are found wherever the untamed wilds can be found. They hold back the beasts that threaten civilization. They are brave to undertake this task. Rangers have expertise in Survival.

Rogue

Sure there are criminals, but then there are rogues. Rogues are the big time. Stealing priceless relics leaving no trace, taking a nobles life in the dead of night, and swindling their way out of any situation! There is a Rogues Guild based out of Bonarin on Pioret. This guild is highly selective when it comes to membership.

Sorcerer

The power that blood can carry is one to fear and to behold. Descendants of the Pheonix can lay waste to entire armies, those tainted by the chaotic nature of magic can cause massive disturbances in the Weave itself, and some carry the potent blood of dragons. Sorcerers have expertise in Insight.

Warlock

Much like clerics, warlocks derive their eldritch power from powerful beings that exist outside of the gods. Some are extremely powerful elementals, some are dragons that have been in existence since the worlds conception, and others are eldritch beings that no single mind can fathom. Warlocks have expertise in Deception.

Warmage

The College of Warmages is located in Drovakyr. The College is renowned for the warriors that they produce. The warriors they produce are taught how to wield magic like one would wield a sword or bow, and do so by mastering the lowest form of magic, cantrips. Warmages have expertise in Arcana.

Wizard

The scholars of the world that seek to study the natural and unnatural phenomenon. They have an established science guild that allocates time and resources to different studies. Most wizards study the different schools of magic and use them to augment their research. Wizards have expertise in Arcana.

The gods of Kovaud are unique in that rather than singular beings, they are the constellations that dot the tapestry of the night sky. There are four distinct groups of godly beings. The Ascended, Genesis gods, Serpent gods, and Elemental gods. Some of the mortals of the world below are born under different signs according to whichever god constellation is brightest at the time of their birth. Players in this world may pick one rising constellation, but must also pick a waning constellation.

There is only one god that occupies this role. She is the creator spirit of Kovaud itself. She was here before even the old gods, she in fact created the old gods.

Kovia

Alignment: Neutral Good • Domains: All

Kovia is the spirit of Kovaud itself, the planet, plane, and setting. Where she came from none can fathom. She has been here since the beginning and even before that still. The other gods are mortal in comparison to Kovia herself.

These gods are the heroes who ascended to godhood after slaying the old gods. These heroes turned gods embody the domains they were most in touch with as mortals.

Arcetice

Alignment: Lawful Good • Domains: Light, Forge

The first of the old heroes to ascend. Upon ascending, the hero took the role of the deity of creation and life. After, the world had been reduced to rubble by the old gods, Arcetice formed havens across the world for the precursor race to survive and live in, while the world was reforged. The symbol of Arcetice is a golden ink-tipped quill. Also known as Wodun.

Jibalor

Alignment: Neutral Good • Domains: Light, Life

The deity of light and peace. A being of warmth, love, and comfort. The second of the heroes to ascend to the mantle of godhood. The symbol of Jibalor is a an arrow with the fletching replaced with a rose.

Sehav

Alignment: Chaotic Good • Domains: Trickery, War

The deity of chaos. The deity that inspires the races of Kovaud to go forward into change and revolution. The symbol of Sehav is a hammer where the head of the hammer is a conglomeration of shapes.

Wuldfan

Alignment: Lawful Neutral • Domains: Light, Death, Grave

The deity of law, prophecy, fire, and judgment. The judge of the dead. The deity that doles out what we have earned in life, and permits us to the afterlife. The symbol of Wuldfan is an eye that glows like a blazing star.

Dradent

Alignment: Lawful Neutral • Domains: Tempest, Time

The deity of time and the sea. The keeper of time and ruler of their respective afterlife the Shore of Time. The symbol of Dradent is a clock face with half the face submerged in water.

Yibrealvto

Alignment: Lawful Evil • Domains: Trickery, War

The deity of balance. They rule the Abyss and Hades, not intimately but rather as an overseer to make sure that the Fallen Gods that now dwell there don't get any ideas. The symbol of Yibrealvto is a circle with half of it depicting a place of flames and pain, and the other half depicting darkness and poison.

Erudima

Alignment: Lawful Good • Domains: Knowledge, Arcana

Deity of knowledge, magic, and dreams. They are the muse of those that create, and the creator of the dragons. The symbol of Erudima is a dragon breathing stars.

Miracon

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral • Domains: Nature

Deity of nature, instinct, and beasts. The driving force to go out and live our lives. The patron of hunters, be that the hunters of a race of Kovaud or a beast of Kovaud, both are equal in Miracons eyes. The symbol of Miracon is a bow with vines decorating it.

Thyr

Alignment: Chaotic Good • Domains: Tempest, War

The deity of the sea, storms, sailors, and emotion. The rocking sea of anger, the torrent of sadness, and the fountain of joy. These are all expressions of the god Thyr. The symbol of Thyr is an anchor in a storm. Also known as Ion or Moas.

Drovaith

Alignment: Neutral Good • Grave, Death

The deity of protection, vengeance, and death. Drovaith guides the dead to be judged and after that to their respective afterlife. The symbol for Drovaith is a wing paired with a scythe.

These gods are deities born outside the usual ways. Some out of terrible acts, some in pursuit of love, and others because there were spots that needed to be filled.

Vecna

Alignment: Neutral Evil • Domains: Knowledge, Grave

Vecna was a grand magician who sought to attain further power, in his goal he cheated Drovaith and became a lich. From this tier of power, he further amassed followers and then siphoned their natural magical energies to become a god. Vecna is the god of undeath and magic, his symbol is that of a skeletal hand grasping a diamond.

Manocles

Alignment: Neutral Evil • Domains: Trickery, War, Death

God of tyranny, murder, war, and criminals. A great and terrible war between two sister nations wiped each other out, and their collective hate and grief in death formed together to form Manocles. The symbol of Manocles is a broken chain.

The Great Goodberry

Alignment: Neutral Good • Domains: Nature

God of nature, goodberries, and druids. Born and raised from a mere tree that had been loved and cherished by mortals and on its path to repay those who had cared for it, it stumbled upon godhood by accident. The symbol of the Great Goodberry is a bush bearing fruit.

Gekorus

Alignment: Lawful Neutral • Domains: Forge, Knowledge

In the advent of the mechanical marvels of Vyerd, came a god to watch over and regulate these contraptions. Gekorus is the god of machines, gunpowder, and ingenuity. The symbol of Gekorus is a gear.

Fenrir

Alignment: True Neutral • Domains: Nature, War

God of wolves, fire, the apocalypse, rebirth, and nature. The wolf-god prophesized to bring about the end of the world. Many doomsday cults dot the world of Kovaud attempting to hasten or delay the end. The symbol of Fenrir is a fiery wolf's head.

Cetosaleth

Alignment: True Neutral • Domains: Trickery, War, Tempest

God of monsters. Once a lowly warlock, he usurped his patron and became a god. His symbol is an assortment of monstrous appendages coming up from the depths.

Rime

Alignment: True Neutral • Domains: Nature, War, Tempest

God of winter and war. The only surviving true god from the pantheon of old gods that were slain. His symbol is a frost covered axe. Also known as Ymir.

Sobek

Alignment: Neutral Good • Domains: Nature, Life

God of rivers, crocodiles, and alligators. Was originally just a regular crocodile, but then they ascended to godhood for no discernible reason.

A sect of gods that came from the darkness of space. They are as old as the old gods, but are not innately malevolent like them. They only came to Kovaud for the purpose of spreading their influence. When they arrived they were surprised to find Jormungandr, a great serpent that existed outside their influence.

Dendar

Alignment: True Neutral • Domains: Trickery, Knowledge

God of serpents, the night, and magic. The first of the serpent gods to come to this world. The symbol for Dendar is a constellation in the shape of fangs.

Quetzalcoatl

Alignment: Lawful Good • Domains: Knowledge, Light

God of rainbows, intellect, and honor. Patron god of yuan-ti warriors. The symbol of Quetzalcoatl is a rainbow feather.

Apophis

Alignment: Lawful Evil • Domains: Grave, Life, Death

God of fire, the sun, and resurrection. The serpent of chaos said to bring about Apophecie. The symbol of Apophis is a serpent swallowing the sun.

Vasucha

Alignment: Lawful Neutral • Domains: Order, Knowledge

God of venom, order, and contracts. Yuan-ti will pray to Vasucha before making deals, and swear upon Vasucha to make sure the terms of the contracts they make are upheld. The symbol of Vasucha is a contract written in venom.

It is only natural for the chaos of nature to birth powerful beings that watch over the natural world. These genie are godlike in power and each rule over and embody one of the four elements.

Ignaun

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral • Domains: Nature, Forge

Ignaun is the god of fire. From the ashes of the land, from the flames of the sun came Ignaun. A chaotic god of nature. The symbol of Ignaun is a flaming pyre.

Aquiris

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral • Domains: Nature, Tempest

God of water. From the running rivers, and the raging sea came Aquiris. A chaotic god of nature. The symbol of Aquiris is a crashing wave.

Gaean

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral • Domains: Nature, War

God of the earth. From the quaking soil, and the jagged rocks came Gaean. A chaotic god of nature. The symbol of Gaean is a jagged mountain.

Caelis

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral • Domains: Nature, Trickery

God of the air. From the howling gale, to a calming breeze came Caelis. A chaotic god of nature. The symbol of Caelis is a formless cloud.

These are the old gods, they are called the fallen gods, archdevils. Despite being slain, their spirits fell to the lower planes of Hades and the Abyss. They are nowhere near as powerful as they once were and are now more akin to the Patrons found later in this book. In fact, some are found in that section!

Asamodeus

Alignment: Lawful Evil • Domains: War, Trickery

Asamodeus was once the god of creation as Arcetice is. They maintain their title as lord of Hades. They are a god of fire, war, evil, and destruction. Their symbol is a tiefling in chains.

Dispater

Alignment: Lawful Evil • Domains: War, Death

Dispater was once a god of light and peace, but their fall to Hades corrupted their spirit. They are now a god of war and death. Their symbol is that of a skull formed from a cloud of shadow.

Mephistopheles

Alignment: Lawful Neutral • Domains: Knowledge, Arcana

Mephistopheles was once the supreme deity of magic but was usurped by the goddess Erudima. While in Hades they created a magical form of fire that is nearly impossible to put out, this fire is known as "Hellfire". Mephistopheles is one of the kinder devls of the Nine Hells. Their symbol is a flaming wand.

Suneryx

Alignment: Neutral Evil • Domains: Light, Death

They are a being of pure light. Rather than a purifying light, their light is burning and corrupting. They judge the punishments of the souls that come to the Abyss. Their symbol is an eye being blinded by the sun.

Entrelepau

Alignment: Chaotic Evil • Domains: Tempest, Time

Once the deity of time, they were slain by Dradent. Entrelepau is now the physical representation of Entropy. Their symbol is a broken clock.

Baphomet

Alignment: Chaotic Evil • Domains: Nature, War

Baphomet is the creator of the race of beastfolk known as minotaur. They have since drifted from his control, but some still feel his calling. Their symbol is a ram gored on a bulls horns.

Knullex

Alignment: Chaotic Evil • Domains: Grave, Death

Once the guardian of mortal spirits. They are now the punisher of the spirits they once protected. Their symbol is a a whip made of tortured souls.

There are many ways that are thought to be how the world ends. That could be the Apophecie, Ragnarok, Fimbulvetr, or any thing else of that nature.

In this portion I shall discuss patrons for warlocks that exist in this setting. These will fall under the warlock subclasses discussed in official D&D works and those of certain homebrew works.

Archfey: Esceron, the Raging

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral • Domains: War

An archfey that was wronged, and became consumed by rage.

Esceron manifests to those who summon them as a flaming crown with a single red jewel. To summon Esceron, one must start a bonfire and throw a single, fist-sized ruby into it.

Warlocks under Esceron's influence have their sight permanently tinged red.

Great Old One: Agrazuim, Summers Rain

Alignment: True Neutral • Domains: Death

A once lowly human who was killed in a summer flood.

Agrazuim takes the form of a water-logged corpse covered in insects and is usually accompanied by warm rainfall. To summon Agrazuim the summoner must nearly drown themselves with the intent to summon Agrazuim.

Warlocks under Agrazuim's influence are usually accompanied by the scent of rain on hot stone.

Great Old One: Suskrin, the Deceiver

Alignment: Lawful Evil • Domains: Trickery

A serpent that was incorrectly sacrificed to an elder god. Due to the botched sacrifice, the serpent was corrupted and became an elder god in their own right.

Suskrin manifests as a human-sized, two-headed cobra. The way to summon Suskrin is through the same means it became a Great Old One. The summoner needs to sacrifice a snake of any size, the larger the snake the more likely they'll succeed.

Warlocks under Suskrin's influence develop serpentine eyes and tend to resemble yuan-ti.

Hexblade: Tempest, the Stormbringer

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral • Domains: Tempest

A great hammer that when it was forged, was infused with the essence of a primal storm elemental.

Tempest manifests as an immovable hammer that can only be lifted by those it deems worthy of a pact. Once lifted, it disappears and the one who lifted it is now in the service of Tempest. To summon Tempest one must perform a ritual on a battlefield during a storm.

Warlocks under Tempest's influence carry the scent of copper and rain with them and discharge small bolts of electricity during storms.

Celestial: Archeron, Consuming Sun

Alignment: Lawful Good • Domains: Light

An angel that was cursed to be consumed by the light within themselves.

Archeron takes the form of small radiant orb resembling a star when summoned. To summon Archeron one must capture an undead creature and burn it unalive.

Warlocks under the service of Archeron bear very visible marks. Their eyes when open burn with radiant light.

There are 5 seasons. A month in Kovaud is 28 days. There are 364 days in one year on Kovaud.

Sedovin (56 Days)

This is a 2 month period characterized by its high humidity and mild temperatures. This period of time is symbolic with fresh starts and due to this spirits are high. This leads to more festivals. To help manage this, there are three agreed upon holidays during this time. The first festival taking place on the third day of Sedovin is called the Festival of Renewal, the second takes place on the 25th day of Sedovin and is called the Day of Meseraun, and the final one takes place on the 50th day of Sedovin and is called the Festival of Termina.

Sevumyr (84 Days)

This is a 3 month dry period characterized by its lack of humidity. This is the dry season of Kovaud. There are 2 main holidays that take place during this period of time. The first taking place on the 20th day of Sevumyr and is called Drip Day, and the second takes place on the 42nd day of Sevumyr and is called the Festival of the Blaze.

Avitomy (84 Days)

This is a 3 month period characterized by cooler temperatures. This is a time for harvesting what has been sown. There are 4 holidays that take place during this time. The first is on the 9th day of Avitomy and is called the Day of the Reaper, the second on the 23rd day of Avitomy called the Festival of Remembrance, the third on the 47th day called the Harvest Festival, and the final on the 60th day called the Day of Ascension.

Prevetr (56 Days)

This is a two month period characterized by low temperatures and snowfall. It gained its name from the apocalypse myth of Fimbulvetr. There are only 2 holidays that take place during this season. The first taking place on the 21st day of Prevetr called Vetr Day, and the last taking place on the 50th day called the Boreal Festival.

Ilihau (56 Days)

This is a 2 month period characterized by mild temperatures, sunny days, magical fluctuations, and rising water levels. There are 4 holidays that take place during Ilihau. The first on the 12th is called the Festival of the Monsoon, the second on the 20th being the Day of Embers, the third on the 33rd being the Day of Arcana, and the fourth and final on the 56th being the Festival of the Serpent.

Goals.

They seek to always be significant at any given time. Any day they are not in the daily news is a bad day for the. They are less of a cohesive guild and more of a gathering of competitive individuals. They each seek to one up each other in some way.

Notable Figures.

Guild Master Neibji Heinvr.

Cloud Dragonborn Rogue (Thief). If any one person could be considered the leader of this guild, it would be Neibji. Only because everyone in the guild agrees that stealing the pants of the archdevil Asmodeus is pretty sick.

Goals.

They seek to sow creativity among the populace of Kovaud. They hold contests, classes, and various other activities in order to do so.

Notable Figures.

Mastersmith Canter Byrek.

Hoard Dwarf Fighter (Samurai). Canter is known mostly for his sword work. He also founded the order. He tends to travel a lot, but has a home in Serifa.

Ornate Smith Fu'gran Kerisces II.

Orc Cleric (Forge Domain). Fu'gran has operated the Fellhammer for many years, and his father Fu'gran the first for even longer. Fu'gran the second is renowned for his work with ornate patterns. His shop is located in Tidegreen.

Firesmith Amedro Kanareese.

Fire Genasi Sorcerer (Pheonix Bloodline). Amedro perfected the art of making environment specific gear. Many who travel the planes visit him for gear to withstand the plane of fire, the pressure of the plane of water, or even the intense winds of the plane of air.

Goals.

To provide an education for those who wish to control the forces of magic. They also wish to provide safe spaces for developing mage's to practice without fear of death or extreme harm.

Notable Figures.

Archmage Talane Yuv'dero.

High Elf Wizard (Universalist). Talane is extremely famous, seeing as they founded the Arcanitorium. They haven't been seen for about 100 years now, but its unlikely they're dead.

Alumni Vyadere.

High Elf Sorcerer (Divine Soul). Vyadere set up shop in Pharrell after graduating and is one of the more successful alumni of the college.

Goals.

To maintain the natural balance of the world. Most adventurers end up either joining them, or doing an oddjob here and there them.

Notable Figures.

Crowned Warden Causyaer Noctix.

Firbolg Paladin (Oath of Ancients). The leader of the Keepers Guild. They maintain a rigid command structure for the guild.

Lunar Warden Lord Garinax.

Triton Werewolf Fighter (Champion). Famous for his part in the Siege on Balthar Keep. This siege happened because the wizard Balthar took land that was not his to take.

Goals.

Their goal is to free the god Fenrir from his chains. They try their best to keep to the shadows, but due to their recent activities they have come into the public eye.

Notable Figures.

Berolf.

Awakened Dire Wolf Cleric (War Domain). A dire wolf that was awakened by Fenrir to do his bidding. He is the leader of the cult.

Yaulk Veneret.

Dark Elf Warlock (Fenrir Patron). She is one of the oldest worshippers of Fenrir. Working in the gods name long before Berolf founded the cult.

Goals.

To ensure peace and prosperity for Emeras and its residents. Also to maintain cohesion and to defend against those who would seek to harm Emeras and its people.

Notable Figures.

Friet Hearthblood.

Human Queen. She is the queen of Emeras and head of the Emerain Court. She inherited the position from her father, King Bentry Hearthblood.

Sazkarin Dyren.

Human Fighter (Battlemaster). Occupies the role of general within the Emerain Court. She is also a life long friend of Friet.

Goals.

To keep up their reputation so as to maintain their seat of power, and to maintain Torgov fortifications.

Notable Figures.

Rubil Vanderkai.

Sandfolk Fighter (Arcane Archer). Rubil is without a doubt the most accomplished ruler Torgov has ever had. His predecessor was an orc by the name of Edkarin.

Goals.

To locate the Sands of Life, and to defend themselves from sandfolk raiders.

Notable Figures.

Xeylau the Dunerunner.

Desert Giant Barbarian (Path of the Storm). Xeylau is known for her vast rage and ability to harness said rage. In combat she brings with her the force and fury of a sandstorm.

Goals.

To defend Ouroboros from outside threats, and to put a stop to the Night Fangs.

Notable Figures.

Zushu Amarezyn.

Yuan-ti Cleric (Knowledge Domain). The current ruler of Ouroboros. They rule with absolute power as they have been chosen by the gods themselves to rule.

Goals.

The Tempestraum seeks to prevent minor squabbles amongst the giants from turning into full out war. They also seek to defend Vadrei from those would harm it.

Notable Figures.

Tempestraum Mercurante.

Storm Giant Fighter (Eldritch Knight). Mercurante was one of five candidates to become the next Tempestraum. Mercurante was also the only one to survive. Becoming the Tempestraum involves a ritual that few can endure. The ones who do are gifted great power and rule over Vadrei.

Goals.

To hoard wealth, to defend Xanaryx, and to maintain peace among its draconic citizens.

Notable Figures.

Tiamat.

Chromatic Dragon Tiamat is a five-headed dragon. Her heads each represent one of the 5 chromatic dragon types. She was once held prisoner in the Nine Hells, and was only freed after Bahamut waged war to free her.

Bahamut.

Metallic Dragon Bahamut is a platinum dragon. She is renowned for her military prowess. Bahamut is the only creature known to wage war against the Nine Hells and be successful.

Goals.

To keep law and order on Xyrno and to defend it threats, internally and externally.

Notable Figures.

Denaven the Adder.

Yuan-ti Ranger (Beast Master). Denaven maintains control over Marduel in the south. He is a very capable tracker and fights side by side with his Giant Lizard companion.

Phont the Lion.

Sandfolk Fighter (Eldritch Knight). Phont maintains control over the tract of desert in the middle of Xyrno. Phont gained their name for the lions fur they wear.

Shelara.

Half-elf Monk (Kensai). The daughter of one of the more influential elven families on Phyortel. She continued the family legacy by taking up the famous sword Fey'larin like those before her.

Goals.

To spread the influence of the Golden King, to protect the king from harm, and to keep the kings anonymity.

Notable Figures.

The Golden King.

Unknown. Little is known about who or what the golden king is. They could be a human, an elf, a dragonborn, or possibly a pigeon. No one is really sure.

Goals.

To maintain the natural balance between predator and prey. Beasts that have gone rogue and killed innocents are put down by the conclave. In addition the conclave seeks to makes sure that prey beasts do not overpopulate the land.

Notable Figures.

Senior Hunter Lainaius Jyoltan.

Human Ranger (Leviathan Hunter) One of the oldest members of the Leviathan Conclave. They are widely known for their prowess as a hunter. They are currently stationed in the northern part of Emeras at a camp the conclave has set up.

Slayer Garum Cayisces.

Half-Orc Fighter (Samurai) Garum is well known for their skill in swordsmanship especially impractically big swords. Garum was last seen sailing the Kovian Sea.

Notable Figures.

Veit Stonefist.

Earth Genasi Pugilist Veit came from a far off land and from that land he brought a dream. A dream of starting his own boxing league. This dream blossomed and went further into what the Stonefist Federation is now.

Notable Figures.

Everyn Mauvekan

High Elf Warmage She is the master general of the college and is responsible for the focus shift towards magic use within the college.

Notable Figures.

Edevyr Garaune

Tiefling Monk They are the leader of this secretive group and are the one that primarily guards the talisman from misuse.

Notable Figures.

Chief of IKEA, Skamos Warfiend

Tiefling Warlock Skamos after a career as an adventurer decided that the world needed order. So with the help of his patron/husband Mephistopheles he created IKEA.

Chief of Secyla IKEA, Ermir Warfiend

Tiefling Fighter Ermir came to Serifa fresh out of the academy and soon worked his way up the ranks to become the chief of the Secyla branch of IKEA.

The Fellhammer

Fu'gran has been running this smithery for many years now. He sells many wares, and is the go-to guy for all your slaying needs. Additionally, Fu'gran has recently taken on a new apprentice in the hopes of someone continuing on the shop.

The Flaming Owl

Oooh boy! Not many people know what happened exactly, but the consensus was that some wild magic went awry and shifted this shop into existence. Not even the Yuan-Ti store owner, Kiev, knows how he got there or where he came from. All he remembers is the art of the magic trade, and by the gods is he gonna sell his wares.

The Golden Ale

A widely renowned tavern and inn. Known famously for its flowing rivers of golden ale that never seem to end. How the owner a big, burly woman named Mayrune keeps up the supply is a question that hardly ever crosses the minds of the drunken patrons of the inn/tavern.

Glazed Over

A quiet little shop that despite the product, keeps a steady flow of business. In recent times it's been a bit hectic for the owner, a kenku by the name of Grawk. Small tremors only felt in his shop have broken a decent amount of pottery.

Cup of Tomorrow

A thriving business, known for its magical tea. The firbolg druid Deshrin is the one that keeps the shop up and running. She makes good use of her druidic magic, brewing tea that cures colds, and tea that even allows you to breathe fire if you can believe it!

Quests

Here are some main/side quests that can be dished out to players as you see fit. Most quests are open to adjustments.

The Arcanitorium

A world famous school that offers courses on the ins and outs of the arcane. The school was founded by the great Archmage Talane Yuv'dero in the year 8980. Talane set out to offer a way for those interested in or blessed with magic to harness and control it. Among the many facilities the Arcanitorium offers to its students, the most used is the library. The library is managed by a good-aligned lich named Asceras.

High Church of Erudima

The church was formed by a group of graduate students who had developed an interest in the magic of the divine. They mainly worship Erudima deity of knowledge and magic. Many a student of the Arcanitorium have come here to ask for the energy and motivation to make it through finals.

Quests

Here are some main/side quests that can be dished out to players as you see fit. Most quests are open to adjustments.

Astral Stone

A rune covered stone jutting out from the ground. The stone lies in the center of a network of magical streams that flow through The Weave. The ancient people that called this land their home knew this and carved into it glyphs that allowed them to amplify its power. Its power has decreased in recent years due to a drift in the weave causing the streams of magic it was centered at to partially disperse.

Now it's used to enchant items if the proper materials are included with the item that is being enchanted.

Gre'tark

The name of a lizardfolk village that is centered around the Astral Stone. The village has dwindled as the old ways have been forgotten, and the only person that knows how to properly harness the Astral Stone is the ancient shaman of the village.

Quests

Here are some main/side quests that can be dished out to players as you see fit. Most quests are open to adjustments.

Meat Cleavers Inn

The inn is owned and managed by man named Laird Trantle. He doesn't know a whole lot and when adventurers come to him for knowledge and rumors he doesn't have much to offer. The inn is also the workplace of a local tiefling singer named Mirodahf, and where a drunken lizardfolk mercenary named Grugahl spends his time between jobs.

Warsteel Weaponry

Owned and ran by the krustashen blacksmith Varden. Varden is somewhat reclusive, only coming out of the forge in the back of his house to deal with customers and get the essentials. And even when he does come out to deal with people he tends to be brash. None know why he is like this.

Nine Lives Arcana

Vyadere, a very talented high elf sorcerer runs this shop. Named as such for the special life insurance policy you can pay for there.

The insurance policy is very expensive costing around 1000 gold a month to maintain, but most agree it is worth it. When you die, your body is transported to the shop and revived by Vyadere. This can only be done nine times, and after that your insurance runs out and your next death will be permanent.

Quests

Here are some main/side quests that can be dished out to players as you see fit. Most quests are open to adjustments.

The Slippery Coin

The general goods store is run by Edric the human Merchant. Edric always seeks to make a deal, and these deals often benefit him more than they do the ones who made it with him.

The Waning Moon

The inn/tavern ran by the dark elf sisters. The eldest Selvala and Aspen. Both retired warriors to go into wine making and when that failed they ran an inn in a shady town, and after they left that they moved to Gungax.

The Honest Trinket

A trinkets store ran by the kenku Kronus after he learned the art of the trade from a beholder named Jymob.

Dragons Red Claw

A contracting company that tracks bounties and hires on adventurers. It is ran by the half orc Tiron.

City Hall

The mayor of Gungax is the dragontouched elf Voux. Contains council and Vouxs home.

The Stone Shield

Ran by an earth genasi named Alfred who apprentices under Viribius the greatest smith of Kovaud.

The Serpents Trail

The name of the gnomish transportation network based out of Gungax.

The Well of Shards

A cave located just off the Carchar Trail that contains a network of caves, and within one of those caves is an underground lake. The bottom of this lake is littered with rocks of various colors. A stream from Lake Phyon on the surface trickles into this cave lake. Within this lake is a massive, territorial sardine, known as the mother of all sardines. In some of the other chambers of this cave network live a network of goblins.

Quests

Here are some main/side quests that can be dished out to players as you see fit. Most quests are open to adjustments.

Kingdom of Sand

Spyros is known for its mountain ranges and dry coastal deserts. Home to many desert dwelling races such as those of the desert giants, earth genasi, and the sandfolk. The largest settlement is Torgov. The nation of Spyros is a meritocracy, where those with the best skills lead.

Life Giving Sands

In secret places now forgotten there can be found enchanted sand known to create life. From this sand came the sandfolk, earth elementals native to the Material Plane.

Additionally, this sand created the desert giants that also walk The Grand Desert. For many years both sides of the war between the desert giants and the sandfolk have sought out the enchanted sand.

Unforgiving Desert

On the northern tip of Spyros is the Dust Lands. An unforgiving and unnatural place, many believe that the endless sandstorm that rages on there is the spirit of a storm giant quintessent.

Cactus Aromatics

An herbalism shop run by an old goblin known only as "Smolder."

Masked Rose

On a long, wooden table near an alleyway rests piles and piles of masks. Some are ancient, stolen from tombs by the three saleswomen while others are barely more than bark with eye-holes. The three ladies are playfully called "The Banshees" by the populace for their shrill voices and gaunt, pale skin.

The Beer Golem

A tavern specializing in offering a large number of different fine brews. Run by the Dwarven cousins Rylar and Thyne Skjald who also brew many of the beverages offered. This tavern offers a fine venue for many challenges of skill such as darts, throwing axes and the like while spurning the traditional tavern activities of dicing and cards. There is also a ring offered for friendly wrestling or boxing matches. All entertainment is provided by the patrons however and they do not feature organized fights or tournaments.

Bloodbath and Beyond

Owned by a small tribe of barbarian smiths, they put their signature tribal touch on every weapon they make. While made out of mostly exotic materials such as bone and precious stones, they are true masters of weaponsmithing, their finished product losing none of their potency. Owned by three brothers, names: Gar, Ger, and Gyr.

Guild of the Acolyte

Found at the temple in town, they provide tracting services of leaflets, brochures and advertisements. They take kindly to those willing to retrieve religious artifacts for them.

Quests

Here are some main/side quests that can be dished out to players as you see fit. Most quests are open to adjustments.

Land of the Giants

The homeland of the giants. Vadrei is a great example of the ferocity and scale of the natural world and its components. The land of Vadrei is divided up amongst the 5 different types of giants.

The Ashlands belong to the fire giants, the Slumbering Hills for the hill giants, the Glacial Plains for the frost giants, the Titan's Spine for the stone giants, the Cloudlands for the cloud giants, and the Coral Sea for the storm giants.

Elemental Influences

The terrain of Vadrei is extremely varied thanks to the influence of the elemental gods. The most southern section being made of ash and volcanic formations, and the most northern being a vast expanse of snow covered plains. With a massive mountain range, a vast sea, and swathes of rolling fog and floating islands in between.

The Grand Forge

A mighty forge, fueled by the spirit of a powerful fire elemental. Many mighty weapons have been forged here. The first vorpal sword was forged here.

Slumbering Kitchen

An open air kitchen that all are welcome to visit and buy baked goods and the variety of foods that are sold here. Some are even welcome to hone their skill in cooking.

The Grindstone

A rough circular rock formation that is used to sharpen the tools and weapons of the giants. It was discovered while carving Kingstone out of the Titan's Spine.

Ale Kiss

A great hall for many famed warriors to come and rest their feet at. Some say that the ale served here is almost on par with the ale served at The Golden Ale in Tidegreen.

The Jewel of the South

A land of jungles, and home to one of the few deserts that exist on Kovaud. The lush forests are home to a nation made up of gnomes, elves, and lizardfolk. This mighty nation is called Phyortel. The jungle is made up of old abandoned temples, and is also home to a second nation made up of Yuan-ti. In the desert lie many desert giant settlements and the great citadel known as Dostra.

It is called the Jewel of the South by some people because the desert that lies perfectly between the two jungles. This landscape is beautiful and pleasing to look at.

Broken Sands

The shattered desert that lies sequestered between the Jungle of Reverence and the southern plains was once a normal desert, but many years ago a bunch of massive debris from past the atmosphere crash landed here turning the desert into its present state.

The Jade Shores

The local inn/tavern that serves alcoholic tea and imports most of their base tea from the Cup of Tomorrow in Tidegreen.

Spear and Shield

A training grounds located within the city ran by an old lizarfolk soldier. He offers to train anyone that comes in for the right payment.

Clockwork Times

A gnomish tinkering shop ran by two people. The dark elf Auser and the gnome Vendr. Together they create mechanical marvels that in recent times have begun to rival the machinations of Vyerd.

Temple of the Ancient Devourer

An old abandoned temple built to worship a massive snake known as the Devourer. This beast was once worshipped as a god here. The current whereabouts of the beast are unknown.

The Crystal River

An alchemists shop that makes use of a river that flows in a small cavern located beneath the town. The water in this cavern shimmers like light through quartz, hence the name.

Flaming Mane

A fire genasi named Amedro runs the place. He makes custom fit heat resistant gear to withstand the desert heat and other hot places.

The Green Adder

The local inn/tavern that serves a special ale that is actually fermented venom! Worry not it is completely safe to drink and in some cases actually gives those who ingest it resistance to poisonous substances for 24 hours.

Quests

Here are some main/side quests that can be dished out to players as you see fit. Most quests are open to adjustments.

Shattered Islands

The climates present in the archipelago consist of beaches, tropics, and some jungle. A subrace of elves are native to these islands. They are the ghost elves. In addition to the ghost elves there are the sobereks who are crocodilian in appearance, tortles, cylcopean, and krustashen.

Ghostly Waters

The waters of the Mournful Sea that the Ghost Archipelago is in are seemingly cursed. At night all sea life disappears and in its place are undead versions.

The cause for this is the topic of one of the most prevalent legends of the Ghost Archipelago. It states that many, many centuries ago a great evil had awoken and sought to enslave the ancient people of the Ghost Archipelago. This evil was defeated by the god/hero known as Moas. With the great evil slain, its corpse decayed and festered, cursing the sea.

Temple of Sobek

The main place of worship for the soberek. Here they worship Sobek, the god that created them.

Tanaris

The town of pilgrims as some call it. Here many ghost elves and other worshippers of Thyr/Moas come.

Totem of Moas

This is the sole reason that Tanaris was built and why people go to that town. The Totem of Moas was built to honor the elven god of seafaring. Moas is very important to the elven culture of the Ghost Archipelago, and they revere them among all other gods. Moas is the name the elves use for Thyr.

Myrvanir Ruins

Umbra Mountain

The inactive volcano is named as such because above it is a sealed rift to the Shadowfell. This rift even though it is closed it continues to cast a shadow over the mountain, hence the name.

The Palm Grove

Toven

A coastal Village surrounded by water on two sides.

Wodun

A coastal village named after another name that the elves call Arcetice.

Trial of Fire

The ever burning fire that sits upon this island serves as a beacon for all who sail the Mournful Sea.

Temple of Sobek

The island that houses the temple bears no name but is the native island of the Sobereks.

Kingdom of Serpents

A continent located between the Sleepless Ocean and the Serpent Sea. This nation is the birthplace of the Yuan-Ti. It bears the blessing (or curse, depends on who you ask) of the serpent gods. The mark is visibly present, just looking at the shape of Ouroboros makes that clear. Encircling Ouroboros is Jormungandr, the world serpent.

The Night Jewel

By now you've realized that most places have at least one inn/tavern in it. Why? Well ya see when your party of adventurers get to town, first thing they do is look for an inn. Dendar is no exception to this. The Night Jewel is a nocturnal business, meaning they're only open at night.

Greenscale Armory

An armory managed by the green dragonborn Jargrax. He imports all of his gear and stuff from places likes Flaming Mane, the Grand Forge, Bloodbath, Hammered Fang, and Warsteel Weaponry. Jargrax isn't the best at creating his own weapons and armor so he buys it from others.

Tree of the Mamba

This tree is what the town of Ophid is built around. The inside of it was hollowed out to fit a temple to the serpent gods within.

The Soothing Cobra

This is less of a tavern/inn and more of an herbalism shop. Potions and such are made here along with drinks for patrons.

Quests

Here are some main/side quests that can be dished out to players as you see fit. Most quests are open to adjustments.

Land of Red Sands

The land of red sands as some call it is home to a nation of dwarves that work the red stone below the sand. This nation is gerontocracy where the eldest dwarves rule, for they've worked the forge for hundreds of years.

What the dwarves consider their greatest achievement isn't any type of weapon or armor, but a massive wall. This wall is made from the rare metal that can be found underneath Secyla. This metal is called thruumariaum. This metal is very durable highly susceptible to enchantment. This is why the dwarves prize it above most other metals. Using this metal they created a wall that was then enchanted to generate a magical field that would spread out along the borders of the Worlds Edge and keep Juturu at bay.

Quests

Here are some main/side quests that can be dished out to players as you see fit. Most quests are open to adjustments.

The Flow of All Magic

Archplania and its residents have the great luck of being located in the spot where all ley lines converge on one another. All magic leads here in one form or another. The residents of Archplania are largely gnomes. They were drawn here when they crossed over from the Feywild long ago. They have learned to harness the flow of magic in the ley lines to create a complex transport network.

Land Out of Time

A temporal event occurred in Vyerd that cut it off from the rest of the world and accelerated time. They were unable to be reached for 30 years and in that time, they experienced 200 years of time in that period. When they were released from this time curse they had developed gunpowder and trains.

Deadfall Cave

Amper Hollow

Caverns of Night

Quests

Here are some main/side quests that can be dished out to players as you see fit. Most quests are open to adjustments.

Land of the Mire

A place located off the coast of Iorek. It is the home of tieflings and genasi. A feudal society that is split up into multiple dynasties that seek to rule over Halen. It is largely composed of marshy, wetland.

Dynasties of the Land

There are four genasi dynasties, a tiefling dynasty, and an aasimar dynasty. The Ember dynasty made up of fire genasi, the Stone dynasty for the earth genasi, the Wave dynasty for the water genasi, and the Nimbus dynasty for the air genasi. For the tieflings and the aasimar there are only two dynasties, the Hellfire dynasty made up of tieflings and the Starlight dynasty made up of aasimar.

The Land of Twin Lakes

A land made up of misty highlands.

The Twilight Forest

The southern counterpart to Pioret, lying to the south of the Emerald Range. This entire half of the continent is covered in a dense forest known as Deywood. An eternal twilight lies beneath the branches and leaves of this forest.

Land of the Living Dead

Regarded by most as the land of living dead. Unlike the undead of the Deadland, the undead here are just as intelligent as their living counterparts. The population of undead on this island chain stays the same, the natives of the islands are unable to leave or die. People who come to Cranore are not subject to this effect and can come and go as they want. Additionally, visitors die normally.

If a native of the island were to be killed in a way that their body is not intact, they are reformed in a new body near the base of Mt. Asphodel. Many types of undead dwell here. Wights, skeletons, zombies, and ghosts. They are all as intelligent as nonundead folk.

The Land of Frost

A land that suffered the rage of Rime the god of winter. After the old gods were slain, Rime mourned the loss of his brethren and subjected Fyerd to an eternal winter.

Here There Be Dragons!

A land far to the south in the Kragyro Sea that is home to all sorts of draconic creatures. A land blessed by the dragon god Erudima. It is ruled by two dragons, the dragon queens Tiamat and Bahamut. Together they rule Xanaryx fairly. This nation is home to chromatic dragons, metallic dragons, and the reclusive gem dragons. There are also a handful of humanoid races that dwell here, such as the dragontouched elves and the hoard dwarves.

The Land of War

The homeland of the halflings, here stands an uneasy peace between three towns who wish to rule the land. They are only at peace because they have witnessed first hand the devastation that was caused on The Deadland. Halflings are war crazy and have an innate bloodlust.

Land of Ancient Titans

This place is known for the beasts that dwell here. The terrible dread wyvern is one that comes to mind when thinking of Drovakyr. There are great beasts that walk this harsh, cold land and due to this, Drovakyr has cultivated a strong and hardy people that call this place home.

The Boundless Reef

The land of Vounda is less a land and more of a sea. The ring of land that was called Vounda is actually the ring of a crater where a reef grew and harbored land. There are four islands on Vounda: Xephir, Mevusius, Comeri, and Hecyetus. Very few people live here due to the dangers the Mesusuchus Sea, the Kovian Sea, and the Sleepless Ocean presents. There is a small town on Mevusius named Shanty. This is a seafaring orc village, that has been fortified to withstand seaborne threats.

Sea Within A Sea

The sea that exists within Vounda is beautiful and dangerous. Many gorgeous seascapes are to be found in the depths of this place. Additionally, there are many terrors of the deep that call this place their home. There are a couple smaller islands that dot the interior of Vounda.

You're Gonna Need A Much Bigger Boat

The town of Shanty has recently received the survivors of a ship that was attacked by a great beast within the Mesusuchus Sea. The survivors say that the beast had hundreds of teeth and was twice the size of their boat. The party will hear rumors of this occurrence and if they investigate further can be tasked to slay this beast. The beast is a Megalodon.

The Wound That Never Heals

Here is where the world was shown what hatred can do. This world is barren of all natural life. The only things left are the Embers. The Embers are those that learned to harness what little divine energy remained in this forsaken place to keep the spark of life burning within themselves.

Dragonfell Mountain

This mountain is named as such for this is where the great black dragon Danaryx was killed, it also the place where he arose once again as a draconic lich. He rules over the Shadowlands.

Keep of the Fire Watchers

This is the keep where a group known as the Fire Watchers maintains the spark within those who dwell here and seek to dethrone Danaryx.

Ruins of Endless War

The most cursed place on the whole forsaken island. Here is where the god Manocles was born. Here is where the war to end all wars happened and caused the gods to turn their backs on this place.

Hearth Village

A small coastal village that is the only lifeline between this island and the outside world. There are no places of note here, it is purely a residential village.

Forest of the Dead

Within this forest wander the undead soldiers that continue to fight a war now ended.

Tower of Tears

At the summit of this tower is the Mourning One. The Mourning One is a priest that had attempted to end the war before the events that lead to now. They now dwell here mourning their failure and the loss of life that occurred here.

Temple of Manocles

A temple built to praise the only god that still watches over the island.

Sea of the Rainbow Skies

A cold, cold place that many dread to go to. Not for fear, but from sheer hatred of the cold. People still visit this place despite that. The skies are almost always filled with ribbons of rainbow light that shimmer and shift.

Ice Fire Keep

Within this palace of ice is an everburning flame, hence the name.

Ruins of Ara

Ara was a great hero that bards still sing of to this day. The ruins are named after her because this is where she finally fell.

Wreck of the SS Urboria

The first ship to brave the Boreal Sea of The Ice Fields. It got halfway across before it tragically ran aground on one of the icebergs in the Ice Fields.

Wound of the Earth

An island located to the south of Cranore in the Kragyro Sea. It is very similar to a crater at least formation wise. Located with in the center of the island is well of magma that surges up as lava. This is also the place where the Tarsque first came to be. They swam out of the numerous volcanoes that dot the island.

Temple of the Titan

This temple was built out of the obsidian-like material that is commonly found here. It was built by the Tarsque to worship their god they call The Titan.

Deruvar, The City of Ash

The main city of the Tarsque. It is called the City of Ash because of the towers of obsidian that spew the stuff. Even though this would be detrimental to the health of any sane race, the Tarsque find it actually helps soothe them.

Mantle

The crazy Tarsque literally built a city on an active volcano. Why they did this, is beyond my understanding. How is also another good question. It is recommended if one is visiting to bring gear enchanted with heat resistance.

On The Precipice

The birthplace of the great dragon Juturu. In the center of the Worlds Edge is a crater where the dragons egg landed. This place is extremely dangerous not only because the mountain-sized dragon, but the place is also teeming with monsters of all sorts.

The Crater

The main attraction to The Worlds Edge. Within it lies the nest of Juturu and the crystalline structure that fuels it. Also within this crater are the remnants of the meteor and the egg it carried with it. Juturu is highly protective of this location and prioritizes it above everything else.

The Lonely Island

A small island located in the Sleepless Ocean off the coast of the Worlds Edge. Few know of this place as it has been hidden from all maps by the gods themselves. The only thing on this island is a tower that reaches far into the sky. This tower is known as the Tower of A Thousand Mirrors. Why it was named this is not known.

Tower of A Thousand Mirrors

A massive tower that stretches far into the sky. Concealed by magic from any passing ships so that none know of its existence. There is a great power located at the top of the tower.

There are many seas on the world of Kovaud. The Kovian Sea, the Serpent Sea, the Meyute Sea, the Kragyro Sea, the Mesusuchus Sea, the Mournful Sea, the Boreal Sea, and the Sleepless Ocean. I will not cover the Mesusuchus Sea in the following entries due to it being covered in a different part of the book.

The Kovian Sea

A sea dotted with many islands that are not apart of the Ghost Archipelago or any of the one surrounding Vasucha. These waters are active with pirates and many criminal scum.

The Mournful Sea

This is the sea that contains the Ghost Archipelago. It has clear, tropical waters that are home to a plethora of fascinating marine life. However, at night the sea takes a darker turn. The once beautiful fish that swam about disappear, and in their place are undead fascimiles of the life that exists during the day. This is how the chain of islands called the Ghost Archipelago got its name.

The Serpent Sea

The sea gets its name from the land of Ouroboros that is located nearby, and how the sea life have more serpentine traits than most other fish. Venomous eels, piranhacondas, and the mythical world serpent Jormungand dwell here.

Meyute Sea

The sea of trade as most call it. The safest sea there ever be! For some unknown reason the dangerous sea creatures that other bodies of water have to deal with aren't present here. Some like to think its a blessing from the gods, while others fear that it is due to a titanic creature that scares off other predators.

Kragyro Sea

This sea borders the Worlds Edge, and due to this many are wary to traverse it for fear of the Great Dragon, Juturu. However, even though the physical barrier exists on the land between Secyla and the Worlds Edge, a magical barrier extends further from the Great Wall encompassing the Worlds Edge.

Boreal Sea

The sea that holds the Ice Fields within it. Home to freezing cold waters, it is deadly to traverse. All ships that try to cross it inevitably sink. Many sea creatures adapted to the cold live here.

The Sleepless Ocean

The most feared sea of all the seas! The Sleepless Oceans depths go on for what seems like forever. The true titans of the deep dwell here. Very few dare to cross it and of those few that do, far fewer survive. Common belief is that there is no bottom, and instead it opens up into the plane of water, some say there is a bottom and that the progenitor of all sea monsters dwells down there.

The planar system of Kovaud. Here the different planes rest within the expansive Astral Sea.

Kovaud

This is the material plane that is largely explored within this book and the name of this setting overall.

Feywild

This is a place of emotional extremes. Those who dwell here represent the variety of emotions felt. This place is ruled by feylords that each embody the eight basic emotions. This place is heavily forested and is home to a constant state of twilight.

Shadowfell

This place represents a lack of emotion. A dull place that induces apathy in those who come here. Despite this aura of apathy there are still those who dwell here. Many primordial shadow elementals seek to rule over this place.

Plane of Fire

A great burning sea of fire makes up the plane of fire. The sea of fire is traversed by boats made of fire-resistant metal, and the largest ship on the sea of fire is more of a floating citadel. This citadel is known as the City of Brass.

Plane of Water

A vast ocean that has no end, and no bottom. The only structures here are massive coral spires that stretch forever from the unfathomable depths. This is the easiest plane to physically go to. There are a handful of places that lead directly to this plane. One of them being the whirlpool around the Tower of Morivander in Vounda.

Plane of Air

This plane resembles what our own sky looks like. In the center of this plane is small sun that provides light and warmth. There are clouds that float around, and some of these clouds are dense enough to hold structures for the denizens of the plane.

Dunkleosteus

Huge beast, unaligned

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• Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 228 (12d12 + 36)
• Speed 0ft., swim 60ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
25 (+7)	12 (+1)	16 (+3)	5 (-3)	7 (-2)	3 (-4)

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• Damage Resistances nonmagical piercing, slashing, and bludgeoning
• Sensesblindsight 60ft., passive Perception 8
• Languages None
• Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)

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Water Breathing. The Dunkleosteus can only breathe underwater.

Actions

Multiattack. Dunkleosteus makes 2 bite attacks.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit 34 (5d10 + 7)

Storm Dragon

Large dragon (elemental), chaotic neutral

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• Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 240 (22d10 + 110)
• Speed 43ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
22 (+6)	11 (+0)	20 (+5)	14 (+2)	13 (+1)	16 (+3)

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• Saving Throws. Dex +4, Con +9, Cha +7
• Skills. Perception +6, Arcana +6, Stealth +4
• Damage Immunites. lightning
• Damage Resistances. cold
• Senses blindsight 60ft., darkvision 120ft., passive Perception 15
• Languages Draconic, primordial
• Challenge 13 (10,000 XP)

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Storm Conduit. While a storm is active, all attacks made by the dragon deals an additional 1d10 lightning damage.

Tempest Form. The dragon can disguise itself as a storm. When it does so, it is indistinguishable from a regular storm.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon makes 3 attacks: one with its bite and 2 with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) piercing damage plus 5 (1d10) lightning damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d6 + 5) slashing damage.

Lightning Bolt. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 150/600ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d8 + 3) lightning damage.

Lightning Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales lightning in an 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 66 (12d10) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Shadowling

Medium elemental, chaotic evil

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• Armor Class 16
• Hit Points 19(3d8+6)
• Speed 30ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	15 (+2)	14 (+2)	10 (+0)	11 (+0)	8 (-1)

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• Saving Throws Strength +4
• Skills Stealth +4, Athletics +4, Perception +2
• Damage Vulnerabilities Radiant
• Damage Resistances Necrotic
• Senses Darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12
• Languages Understands Common and Primordial but cannot speak
• Challenge 2 (450 XP)

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Living Shadow. While in dim light or darkness has resistance to damage that isn't force, psychic, and radiant.

Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness can take the hide action as a bonus action.

Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on wisdom(perception) checks that rely on sight.

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Actions

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6+2) slashing damage

Shadow Mark. As an action the shadowling can mark a target within 30 feet of it. The shadowling has advantage on its next attack against the target.

Earth Dragon

Huge dragon, lawful neutral

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• Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
• Hit Points
• Speed 25ft., fly 35ft., burrowing 45ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
24 (+7)	12 (+1)	26 (+8)	14 (+2)	18 (+4)	10 (+0)

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• Saving Throws Str +12, Dex +6, Con +13, Wis +9
• Skills Insight +9, Stealth +6, Perception +9
• Damage Resistances Lightning
• Damage Immunities damage from nonmagical piercing and slashing weapons
• Senses Blindsight 30ft., Darkvision 45ft., Tremorsense 120ft., passive Perception
• Languages Common, Draconic, Primordial (Terran)
• Challenge 16 (15,000)

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Hold Breath. The earth dragon can hold its breath for up to 1 hour.

Spellcasting. The earth dragon is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 18, +9 to hit with spell attacks). The earth dragon has the following spells prepared:

• Cantrips (at will): magic stone, mold earth
• 1st level (3 slots): earth tremor, thunderwave
• 2nd level (2 slots): earthbind, maximilian's earthen grasp
• 3rd level (2 slots): erupting earth, wall of sand
• 4th level (2 slots): hallucinatory terrain, stone shape
• 5th level (1 slot): wall of stone, transmute rock

Actions

Multiattack. The earth dragon makes a bite attack and a claw attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, 5ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d8 + 7) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, +5ft, one target. Hit: 14 (3d4 + 7) slashing damage.

Dragon Skull

Medium und(h)ead, chaotic evil

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• Armor Class 15
• Hit Points (3d8+)
• Speed 0ft, fly 10ft (only hover)

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	10 (+0)	14 (+2)	8 (-1)	6 (-2)	6 (-2)

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• Saving Throws Con +7
• Damage Resistances fire, necrotic
• Senses darkvision 30ft., passive Perception 8
• Languages Understand Draconic and Primordial but cannot speak.
• Challenge 1 (100 XP)

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Actions

Fireball. The dragon skull launches a fireball in a 5 by 30-foot line. Each creature in that line must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 6 (1d8+2) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Megalodon

Gargantuan beast, unaligned

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• Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 332 (19d20 + 133)
• Speed 0ft., swim 85ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
22 (+6)	14 (+2)	24 (+7)	2 (-4)	7 (-2)	4 (-3)

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• Skills Perception +10, Stealth +8
• Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons
• Senses blindsight 60ft., darkvision 120ft., passive Perception 20
• Languages ---
• Challenge 18 (20,000)

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Blood Frenzy. The megalodon has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points.

Water Breathing. The megalodon can only breathe underwater.

Actions

Multiattack. The megalodon makes 3 attacks: two with its bite and one with its ram.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 32 (4d12+6) piercing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it is swallowed. While swallowed, the creature is blinded and restrained, it has total cover against attacks and other effects from outside the megalodon, and it takes 14 (4d6) acid damage at the start of each of the megalodon's turns. If the megalodon takes 30 damage or more on a single turn from a creature inside it, the megalodon must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw at the end of that turn or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, which exit prone in a space within 5 feet of the Megalodon's head. If the megalodon dies, a swallowed creature is no longer restrained by it and can escape from the corpse using 15 feet of movement, exiting prone.

The megalodon can swallow up to 4 creatures at once.

Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 25 (4d8+6) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or become stunned until the end of its next turn.

Liopleurodon

Huge beast, unaligned

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• Armor Class 21 (natural armors)
• Hit Points 256 (11d12+185)
• Speed 10ft., swim 70ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
27 (+8)	19 (+4)	28 (+9)	6 (-2)	12 (+1)	9 (-1)

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• Saving Throws Str +13 , Dex +9
• Skills Perception +6 , Stealth +9
• Damage Resistances cold, fire
• Condition Immunities terrified,
• Senses blindsight 30ft., darkvision 60ft., passive Perception
• Languages ---
• Challenge 15 (13,000 XP)

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Keen Sense. The liopleurodon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight, sound, or smell.

Siege Monster. Liopleurodon deals double damage to objects and structures.

Water Breathing. The liopleurodon can only breathe underwater.

Fear Aura. Any creature hostile to the Liopleurodon that starts its tum within 20 feet of the Liopleurodon must make a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw, unless the Liopleurodon is incapacitated. On a failed save, the creature is frightened until the start of its next tum. If a creature's saving throw is successful, the creature is immune to the Liopleurodon's Fear Aura for the next 24 hours.

Actions

Multiattack. The liopleurodon makes 3 bite attacks.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 33 (6d8 + 6) piercing damage.

Mosasaurus

Huge beast, unaligned

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• Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 188 (15d12 + 90)
• Speed 0 ft., swim 50ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
25 (+7)	20 (+5)	22 (+6)	12 (+1)	10 (+0)	6 (-2)

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• Skills Perception +15
• Damage Resistances cold
• Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception
• Languages ---
• Challenge 15 (13,000 XP)

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Pack Tactics. The mosasaurus has advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of it's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Water Breathing. The mosasaurus can only breath underwater, but can hold its breathe for up to 30 minutes outside of the water.

Siege Monster. The mosasaurus deals double damage to objects and structures.

Actions

Multiattack. The mosasaurus makes 2 bite attacks.

Bite. Attack Style: +12 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 24 (5d6+7) piercing damage.

Lesser Lich

Medium undead, any evil alignment

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• Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
• Hit Points
• Speed 30ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
9 (-1)	15 (+2)	15 (+2)	18 (+4)	12 (+1)	14 (+2)

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• Saving Throws Int +
• Skills Arcana +, Percetion +
• Damage Vulnerabilities radiant
• Damage Resistances necrotic
• Damage Immunities poison
• Condition Immunities Exhausted, Charmed, Poisoned
• Senses Truesight 60ft., passive Perception
• Languages Common plus up to two other languages
• Challenge 10 (XP)

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Faulty Rejuvenation. If it has a phylactery, a destroyed lesser lich gains a new body in 1d20 days, regaining all its hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery. When the lesser lich dies, roll a d6. On a 1-3 the lesser lich permanently dies, and on a 4-6 the lesser lich reforms with no problem.

Spellcasting. The lesser lich is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC , + to hit with spell attacks). The lesser lich has the following wizard spells prepared:

• Cantrips (at will): prestidigitation, ray of frost

• 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, magic missile, shield

• 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, acid arrow, mirror image

The Devourer

Gargantuan abberation, chaotic evil

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• Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 390 (20d20 + 180)
• Speed 45ft., burrow 30ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
30 (+10)	26 (+8)	29 (+9)	15 (+2)	12 (+1)	20 (+5)

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• Damage Resistances cold, psychic, acid, poison
• Damage Immunities bludgeoning, slashing, and piercing damage from nonmagical weapons
• Condition Immunities poisoned, frightened, charmed, paralyzed
• Senses darkvision 120ft., passive Perception
• Languages Draconic, Primordial, Abyssal, telepathy 120ft.
• Challenge 19 (22,000)

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Magic Resistance. The devourer has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack. The devourer makes 3 attacks: 1 bite attack and 2 tail attacks.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +18 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 23(2d12 + 10) piercing damage and 5(2d4) psychic damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 20ft., one target. Hit: 25(5d6 + 8) bludgeoning damage.

Paralytic Scream. The devourer sends out a scream that reaches directly into the minds of all creatures within 40ft of it. All creatures within this range must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw taking 14(4d6) psychic damage and being paralyzed on a failed save, and taking half as much on a successful save in addition to being immune to the paralyzed effect for the next 24 hours.

Dread Wyvern

Huge Wyvern, unaligned

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• Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 287 (20d12 + 100)
• Speed 30ft., burrow 25ft., fly 60ft.

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
22 (+6)	12 (+1)	20 (+5)	5 (-3)	13 (+1)	8 (-1)

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• Saving Throws Wis +
• Skills Perception +
• Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from non magical weapons, cold
• Condition Immunities charmed
• Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception
• Languages ---
• Challenge 14 (11,500)

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Actions

Multiattack. The dread wyvern makes 3 attacks: 2 bite attacks, and either a claw attack or a tail attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft, one target. Hit: 20 (4d6 + 6) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. Hit: 27 (4d12 + 6) slashing damage.

Tail . Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 15 ft, one target. Hit: 25 (3d12 + 1) bludgeoning damage.

Guardian Serpent

Large monstrosity, lawful neutral

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• Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
• Hit Points 127 (15d10 + 45)
• Speed 35ft., burrow 40 ft., swim 35 feet

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18 (+4)	22 (+6)	17 (+3)	15 (+2)	16 (+3)	14 (+2)

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• Saving Throws Dex +10, Con +7, Wis +7
• Skills skills
• Damage Vulnerabilities thunder
• Damage Resistances fire, cold
• Damage Immunities poison
• Condition Immunities poisoned, charmed
• Senses darkvision 60ft., tremorsense 60ft., passive Perception 14
• Languages Primordial, Common
• Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

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Magic Resistance. The guardian serpent has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Magic Cancel (1/day). The guardian serpent casts Counterspell. Wisdom is their spellcasting ability for this spell.

Actions

Multiattack. The guardian naga makes three attacks:

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage and the target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, losing one of their highest available spell slots on a failed save. The guardian serpent regains hit points equal to the spell slots level. On a successful save however, the target regains one of their highest level spell slots and the guardian serpent loses hit points equal to the spell slots level.

This effect does not function if the target does not have the spellcasting class feature.

Wrath

Wrath is the sin one commits when they let loose the fury in their heart with reckless abandon. Wrath was chosen to be the vessel for this sin for the anger and ferocity they displayed in and out of combat.

Pride

Pride is committed when one believes that they are without flaw and above all others. Pride was chosen to be the vessel for this sin for their unwavering confidence and bravado.

Gluttony

The sin of Gluttony is committed when one revels in excess. They do not share what they have with others. Gluttony was chosen to be the vessel for this sin for their voracious appetite and want to consume.

Sloth

Sloth is committed when one has no drive to move and no will to do. Sloth was chosen to be the vessel for this sin due to their laziness.

Lust

Lust is committed by those who seduce and charm others to get what they want. Lust was chosen as a vessel for their silver tongue and quick wit.

Greed

Greed is committed when one seeks to take what others have and make it their own. Greed was chosen as a vessel for their vast hoard of valuables that even a dragon would be envious of.

Envy

Envy is committed when one covets what their neighbor has. Envy was chosen as a vessel for the ends their envy brought them. They took power from a king who once considered them a friend.

The Artifacts were wielded by a great band of adventurers long ago. In the hands of those heroes they were powerful but in recent times they have fallen into disrepair and now only hold a fraction of their original power. Additionally, if these items are destroyed they reform a day later in the most convenient location to the creature attuned to it. If nothing is attuned, they instead reform at the nearest temple to the gods.

Only three of these artifacts can be attuned to at any time. This is to prevent abusing them through multi-classing. A cleric can attune to all three cleric items, but if they multiclass, they then have to choose what 3 of the 6 items they want to attune to.

Hunters Rags

Artifact of Heroes. Ranger.

To most people it seems like a regular ol' bundle of torn clothes. But to those who appreciate simplicity and are used to living with just the bare minimum see the true potential the clothes hold.

No benefits if not a Ranger.

While being worn the wearer doubles their initiative bonus.

The Splinter

Artifact of Heroes. Ranger

A longbow crafted by necromantic powers for a hero of old. Made of bones, and with tendons as the bowstring.

Does 1d10 piercing damage + 2d4 necrotic damage.

Lantern of Hidden Light

Artifact of Heroes. Ranger.

An iron lantern that gives of 15 feet of bright light and 10 feet of dim.

No benefits if not a Ranger.

This light is only visible to the wielder of the lantern.

Baneful Mace

Artifact of Heroes. Cleric.

A mace given to a hero long ago by his god. The head of the mace is inscribed with runes from a long forgotten holy text.

Does 1d8 bludgeoning, and an additional 3d6 radiant damage.

Amulet of Divinity

Artifact of Heroes. Cleric.

An amulet dedicated to the soul, and the path of following divinity. The chain is made of purified silver and attached to it is a gold circle inscribed in runes similar to that of the baneful mace.

Gives resistance to radiant damage, and grants the wearer an additional use of their Channel Divinity feature.

Shield of Skhalbeyn

Artifact of Heroes. Cleric.

A masterwork produced by the dwarven smiths of ancient times. It has intricate carvings that seem to tell the story of a simple man sent on a holy quest to achieve greatness.

No extra benefits if not a cleric.

Grants a +2 to AC like all shields. While wielding this shield the wielder can use an action to draw out a blast of divine power from the front of the shield. The wielder sends out a blast of power in a 5 by 15 foot line. All creatures in this line must make a Dexterity saving throw against the wielders spell save DC. On a failed save they are knocked back 10 ft. and take 2d4 radiant damage, and on a successful save, they take half damage and are not knocked back.

Ring of Sorcery

Artifact of Heroes. Sorceror.

Forged by a legendary blacksmith for a powerful sorceror long ago. Made of iron with a blue gem embedded into it.

No benefits if not a Sorceror.

Grants the wearer three additional sorcery points.

Cloak of the Arcane

Artifact of Heroes. Sorceror.

Enchanted by thrusting an ordinary cloak into a font of raw magic. The color of the cloak shifts randomly.

No benefits if not a Sorceror.

When the wearer drops to 0 hit points the cloak releases a storm of arcane fury. All creatures within 10 feet of the wearer take 4d8 force damage. The wearer is of course unnaffected by the force damage.

This cannot be used again until the wearer finishes their next long rest.

These items are extremely powerful. Some were forged on far off worlds where the act of forging shattered the world they was made on, others were created to house powerful spirits and harness the spirits power, a few made to shape reality itself, and a handful made to kill gods. Many seek to claim these artifacts for themselves.

These items are intended for higher level players and are also meant to be a large part of any plot involving them.

Tempest (+3)

Weapon (Warhammer)

Legendary (Requires attunement by a creature of good aligment.)

A powerful weapon housing an elder tempest air elemental within it. The thunder it creates makes the very foundation of the world tremble, and the lightning it summons put even the brightest stars to shame. One one side of Tempest is a hammer head which when striking booms with thunder and the other side is an axe head which strikes swift like lightning.

It deals 1d8 bludgeoning or slashing damage while being wielded with one-hand, and 1d10 bludgeoning or slashing damage when wielded with two hands.

It has the thrown property with a normal range of 30 feet and a long range of 60 feet. Immediately after making a ranged attack, Tempest magically flies back to your hand.

When you make a successful attack using this weapon, it deals an additional 2d6 lightning damage.

The wielder can summon Tempest, and it will fly to their grasp from any distance, even across dimensions. The hammer navigates to you at a speed of 120 feet per round, taking the fastest route possible. If the hammer deems the fastest route back to your hand is through a wall or creature, the DM may have it do so, to their discretion.

Additionally, the wielder is immune to lightning damage and resistance to thunder damage. Also, they can cast Shocking Grasp at will.

The hammer has 3 charges, each of which can be spent to cast Call Lightning as an action or Thunderous Smite as a bonus action on your turn. The weapon regains one spent charge on a short rest, and all spent charges on a long rest.

Additionally, should this weapon be used to harm an innocent person, who has never taken another life, the wielder is deemed unworthy to wield this hammer until they complete a task to regain their worthiness that the DM deems appropriate.

Trials

The hammer has more powers and abilities that the wielder must unlock through trials and hurdles that the DM determines. Keep in mind these do not all need to be unlocked in order, or even given out at all. You could possibly have the player wielding the hammer go retrieve related artifacts, doing deeds for a deity of storms, bringing rain to a droughted land, or whatever else you can come up with! DC for any of the following abilities is 8 + the wielders proficiency + the wielders Strength modifier.

Spells

Eye of the Storm

The wielder of Maelstrom can expend three charges to cast the spell Storm Sphere centered on them, the effect moves with the wielder. The wielder is immune to the effects of Storm Sphere.

Stormchaser

The wielder of Maelstrom, gains a fly speed of 60 feet. But in order to fly they must maintain their grip on the anchor. If the anchor isn't in their grip at the end of their turn, they begin to fall.

Fish Whisperer

The wielder can telepathically converse with any creature that has an innate swimming speed.

Spells

Ymir's Breath

The wielder of Winters Breath can expend 3 charges and slam the axe into the ground. This causes a burst of icy air to strike creatures out to 30 feet centered on the axe. All creatures other than the wielder in this range must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save they take 3d6 cold damage and are knocked prone, and on a successful save they only take half as much and are not knocked prone.

Heart of Frostfell

The wielder unleashes a blast of winter from the very heart of Frostfell. The wielder can as an action spend 3 charges and make a ranged attack against a single target within 120 feet. On a hit the target takes 8d6 cold damage.

Hail Storm Strikes

The wielder can spend 4 charges to make a flurry of attacks against a single target near them. The wielder makes 3 melee attacks against a single target within 5 feet of them.

Heart of the Mountain

The wielder of Earth's Fury can expend two charges to cast the spell "Bones of the Earth" once per long rest.

Avatar of the Earth

The wielder of Earth's Fury, while holding the hammer can cast the spell "Investiture of Stone" on themselves expending no charges.

Wrath of Gaia

The wielder of Earth's Fury can expend all 4 charges to cast "Earthquake" once per long rest.

Earthshaker

The wielder can slam the warpick against the ground in front of them and expend a charge to cast "Thunderwave" at 2nd level.

Stoneshaper

The wielder can expend a charge and cast the spell "Wall of Stone".