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##### Table Of Contents - **[ii How To Use This Guide](#p3)** - **[Section 1. Dungeons and Dragons](#p4)** - [1 What Exactly IS Dungeons and Dragons?](#p4) - [1 Setting](#p4) - [1 Many Players, One Game](#p4) - [1 How We Play](#p4) - [1 Expectations of the Players](#p4) - [2 Quick Q&A](#p5) - **[Section 2. The Forged Lands of Shaar](#p6)** - [3 Sanctuary](#p6) - [3 The Adventurer's Guild](#p6) - [3 The Forum](#p6) - [3 Session attendance](#p6) - [3 The Tavern](#p6) - [3 The Map](#p6) - [3 Character Death](#p6) - [3 Quest Sources](#p6) - **[ Discoveries So Far](#p7)** - [4 Locations](#p7) - [4 Derlusk](#p7) - [4 The Blue Forests](#p7) - [4 The Obelisk](#p7) - [4 The Corrupted Woods ](#p7) - [4 The Healing Spring ](#p7) - **[Discoveries So Far](#p8)** - [5 People and Organisations](#p8) - [5 The Monarchs ](#p8) - [5 Clan Mir](#p8) - [5 Eos The Destroyer](#p8) - [5 The Necromancers of Gorehowl](#p8) - **[3. Creating Your Character](#p9)** - [6 Three Building Blocks](#p9) - [#1 Race ](#p9) - [#2 Class](#p9) - [#3 Background](#p9) - [6 Other Personalisation ](#p9) - [6 Backstory](#p9) - [6 Starting Level](#p9) - [6 How to begin](#p9) - [6 Primary Stats](#p9) - **[Races](#p10)** - [Common Races](#p10) - [7 Humans ](#p10) - [7 Elves](#p10) - [7 Dwarves](#p10) - [7 Gnomes](#p10) - [7 Halflings](#p10) - [7 Half elves](#p10) - [7 Tieflings ](#p10) - [7 Dragonborn](#p10) - [7 Half orcs ](#p10) - **[Races (part 2)](#p11)** - [Exotic Races ](#p11) - [8 Aarakocra](#p11) - [8 Aasimar](#p11) - [8 Genasi](#p11) - [8 Firbolg](#p11) - [8 Goliath](#p11) - [8 Tabaxi](#p11) - [8 Triton](#p11) - [8 Warforged](#p11) - **[Races (part 3)](#p12)** - [Monstrous Races](#p12) - [9 Bugbear ](#p12) - [9 Drow (Dark Elves)](#p12) - [9 Goblin](#p12) - [9 Hobgoblin](#p12) - [9 Kenku](#p12) - [9 Kobold](#p12) - [9 Lizardfolk](#p12) - [9 Orc](#p12) - **[Classes](#p13)** - [10 Barbarian](#p13) - [10 Cleric](#p13) - [10 Fighter](#p13) - [10 Bard](#p13) - [10 Druid](#p13) - [10 Monk](#p13) - **[Classes (part 2)](#p14)** - [11 Paladin](#p14) - [11 Rogue](#p14) - [11 Warlock](#p14) - [11 Ranger](#p14) - [11 Sorcerer](#p14) - [11 Wizard](#p14) - **[Backgrounds](#p15)** - [12 List of backgrounds](#p14) - **[4. Advanced Info](#p16)** - [13 House Rules](#p16)

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\page # How To Use This Guide
This handout is designed to give you all the information you need to join the **Forged Lands of Shaar** Dungeons and Dragons campaign. We play once a month (sometimes more) using D&D 5th Edition rules. This is a very newbie-friendly game. If you've never played D&D before, fear not. We will welcome you with open arms into our campaign.
This may look like a lot of information, but most of it is detailing all the character creation options. * **Part 1** is about the game of dungeons and dragons and what you can expect as a player. * **Part 2** is about the island upon which our game will take place. * **Part 3** covers what you need to know to build your characters and tells you about the three building blocks of character creation, namely **Race, Class and Background**. It also contains all the character options for you to choose from. * **Part 4** contains advanced rules and information on unique house rules we will be implementing (for players who have played before)

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\page # 1. Dungeons and Dragons This section will cover some basic information about the game of dungeons and dragons. It will (hopefully!) have useful information for first time players and returning veterans. ## What Exactly IS Dungeons and Dragons? D&D is a co-operative role-playing game in which several players each take on the role of a characters with varying skillsets and abilities. Your characters stats and personalities are all recorded on a **character sheet**, a document that contains everything about your character All characters are team-members of an Adventurer's Guild, tasked with exploring an uncharted island. Dan is your Dungeon Master (the DM), who oversees the rules and narrates the monsters while the players steer the story and make decisions collectively and individually. The game is played in our collective imaginations. Most sessions begin with us sat around a table, dice and character sheets ready, as the DM sets the scene, explaining where you are and what you can see. You will have a goal for that session. Perhaps a monster-infested cave to clear out. Perhaps a political assassination to thwart. Maybe a revenge mission. The game session will see you try to acheive that goal, though you may not always succeed. It is a collaborative storytelling game with intuitive rules and dice rolls to cover any situation. ## Setting The setting is medieval high fantasy. Knights, Kings and Queens, villages and beasts, but with dragons, orcs, monsters and Gods. Think Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones, or classic 80's sword'n'sorcery movies. We take inspiration from the Dungeons and Dragons narrative pantheon. Monsters are largely from the official Monster Manual, some locations may be familiar. But the lore of this world is unique to our campaign. ## Many Players, One Game While most campaigns feature a small group of regular players committed to a recurring meetup, this campaign instead embraces busy lifestyles and favours a drop-in/drop-out playstyle. We have a large cache of irregular players, and each monthly quest will have room for 2-6 player characters at a time. ``` ``` ## How We Play Our games are played in person, usually in a pub in Forest Hill, London, or at my workplace, if you happen to be lucky enough to work with me ;-) The average session length is 4 hours. But between games we use a webforum to organise our sessions. If you wish to play in the campaign, **you must join the forum** (the forum is details in the next section) You are part of an Adventurer's Guild exploring Shaar. Each gaming session will see the party set out on a quest of their own choosing, with each session resulting in their triumphant return, bedraggled retreat, or worse, your death. As you play, your character levels up new abilities and successful quests will net you loot, gold, treasure and magic weapons. Each play session will be self contained, but there are a few over-arching story elements. ## Expectations of the Players While full knowledge of the rules is absolutely not necessary we do have expectations of players joining the game. * Always be welcoming and friendly to new players * As this is a co-operative game with a rotating lineup, create a character who works well with others, avoid evil characters or anyone who might betray their colleagues. * Every DM runs their game differently, which is the beauty of D&D. Don't hold fast to any preconceptions. * Know that the DM is not here to defeat you, but to empower your heroism. * The dice land where they land. * Use the forum to book sessions and stay in touch * Keep hold of your own character sheets, notes and handouts (I recommend a folder) * Stay true to your character * But don't use your character as an excuse to be insufferable :-) * Embrace the pen and paper gameplay * Don't play with your phone mid-session * Don't betray the party

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\page ``` ``` ### Quick Q&A #### What does "roleplaying" entail? Simply this - your character has motivations and traits. When making decisions in-game, make decisions true to the character. That's all. #### Do I have to act? Do voices? Only if you want to. Many people don't. You can describe everything in the third person - "Garvyn asks the priest if he has seen the assassin", or if you prefer talk in the first person. Whatever feels most comfortable for you. As a DM, I do both types when voicing the characters you might meet. There is no right or wrong way. #### I'm not sure I can make this a regular commitment, is that a problem? Not at all, in fact, the whole reason we play like this is because getting together is like herding cats! So try it for one session! It is designed to be a free flowing campaign, and less rigid than a regular D&D campaign. We're all busy adults! Never feel obligation or guilt. Never! Just promise that if you sign up for a session, you will let me know if you can't make it. #### I just want to try one game... do I have to make a character? I have a few character sheets ready for immediate action, so by all means, I highly encourage you to come by for a single session and play as a pre-made character. #### I have other reservations/questions talk to me ;-)

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\page # 2. The Forged Lands of Shaar This section is about the setting we will be playing in. It is a unique setting created especially for this campaign. Largely unmapped, we will collectively uncover more information the more we play. "The Forged Lands" was formerly the southern landmass of the continent of Shaar. The area was thought destroyed during the catastrophic magical explosion known as "The Eschaton" over a century before, disappearing in a boiling sea of fire and arcane storms, assumed to be rubble beneath the ocean. Many regal and magnificent cities studded the lands of Shaar, but that was a very long time ago. Now, a hundred years later, the abandoned continent has resurfaced from the arcane fogs, appearing in a distant and previously empty ocean. Courageous voyagers, scholars, treasure hunters and explorers have begun to cautiously return to this newly forged continent to search it's ruined ancient cities in search of gold, magic artefacts, fame and fortune. ## Sanctuary The first bastion of civilisation on the island, Sanctuary is the home of pioneers and treasure hunters. It is your home. A walled safehaven of markets, adventurers, smithys, merchants and houses. ## The Adventurer's Guild For reasons known best to yourself, you have joined the Adventurer's Guild of Sanctuary, the largest guild on the island. We are explorers, mercenaries, treasure hunters and cartographers. We are here to get rich. Or die trying. ## The Forum The webforum is the online home of the Adventurer's Guild. You will need to create an account on the forum. Use your character name. Mission dates and meeting location/times are put up here. ### Session attendance Use the forum to log attendance for a session, discuss mission plans, suggest courses of action or places to explore and share information. ### The Tavern There is a "tavern" forum here too, a digital representaion of the **Drunken Mouse Meadhaus**, Sanctuary's most rambunctious tavern. * After a session, visit the tavern boast about your victories * Share information about monsters, locations and treasure amongst yourselves (or if your character might keep some secrets... that's fine too. But consider this... YOU'D want to know about the treasures, right? * Once you register on the forum, pop in the tavern and introduce yourself! #### http://theforgedlands.forumotion.com/ ``` ``` ## The Map A living document and a work in progress, as we explore more of the island we are updating our map. Here's a sneak peek:

## Character Death You can be killed in this game. There are no extra lives. Once your health is reduced to zero, your character is unconscious and begins to die. If your teammates cannot save you in time, you are dead. If your character dies, they are gone forever. You will need to create a new character before your next session. > ##### Character Injury > Surviving grievous wounds can lead to lingering injuries, but we have apothecaries and mages in Sanctuary who can patch you up. For a fee. >
## Quest Sources The guild master provides quests and opportunities for exploration and treasure recovery, but any other suggestions or personal quests are welcomed! The adventurers will all take a democratic vote.

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``` ``` ``` ``` \page # Discoveries So Far ## Locations ### Derlusk Before the catastrophe that sundered the island it was a huge city of spires and colleges, a densely populated hub of culture and magic. Now it’s rubble, stalked by arcane monstrosities, no doubt housing incredible treasures.

### The Blue Forests Blue trees mark this forest, rumoured to be guarded by a death knight.

### The Obelisk A great glowing stone that seems to communicate telepathically. It has asked us for a vial of dragon blood.

``` ``` ### The Corrupted Woods Several woodland regions on the island are infested with dangerous undead monsters. There seems to be a connection with the necromancers who are performing rituals here.

### The Healing Spring A magical forest spring with the ability to heal injuries.

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\page # Discoveries So Far ## People and Organisations ### The Monarchs A pirate gang that shipwrecked on the island almost a century ago. Aggressive isolationist humans, they wear purple coats with gold trim, the uniform of the original crew. Their desire for gold approaches religious fervour.

### Clan Mir A lost splinter of an ancient dwarven bloodline, Clan Mir survived the apocalyptic breaking of the lands buried deep in their home beneath the mountains. They are a friendly and outgoing people, if a little strange.

``` ``` ### Eos The Destroyer A great and terrible black dragon that has her home somewhere on the island. The Monarchs seem to be making regular sacrifices to her and the Guild has had one run-in with her acid breath attack. It will take an army to bring her down. If you see her, run.

### The Necromancers of Gorehowl A diverse collection of zealots that engage in desecration and black magic, they seem to be amassing in the island, travelling from the mainland. An Inquisitor among their number is searching directly for a few of our guild members after a high ranking wizard was killed (in self-defence I might add).

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\page # 3.Creating Your Character The rest of this document will detail the character creation options. We will discuss the three building blocks that make up each character and what kind of backstory you should think about. Your Dungeon Master will work with you to build your character and will provide all the assistance you need. He happens to LOVE building characters so don't hesitate. (if you have experience and are creating your own character, please use **STANDARD ARRAY** for stats and build a level 2 character) ## Three Building Blocks Every character in D&D is created from three main parts, their Race, Class and Background. Once you have chosen those three elements, your character is mostly complete. There are no bad combinations, create the character you want to play! The next pages will focus on these building blocks: ___ ___ ### #1 Race Your race determines your appearance and a few innate strengths and features. Some races have subraces which grant further traits. ### #2 Class The most definitive aspect of your character. The bulk of your abilities and features come from your class. As you gain experience and your class "levels up", you unlock newer and stronger class features. ### #3 Background Your background is a brief summary of who you wer before taking on the life of an adventurer. ## Other Personalisation You are free to choose your characters name, gender, age and general appearance. You will get to choose personality traits (traits, ideals, bonds and flaws) from a list provided by your background.
> ##### Character Ideas > Most characters have travelled to the Forged Lands from the mainland. But your character could also be native to the island. Perhaps a member of the dwarven Clan Mir, or someone who has defected from Gorehowl or the Monarchs. Feel free to suggest ideas to the DM. > > ``` ``` ## Backstory Not to be confused with "Background" (one of the three building blocks which you will pick when creating your character), your character's backstory is the story of their life up until this point. It will be written on the back of your finished character sheet so it should occupy between 100-300 words. You can write this first, or you can write it last. The best backstories for this campaign are a brief explanation of who your character is and what motivates them to make the dangerous journey to The Forged Lands. Include some personal goals and perhaps one or two important figures from your character's life. When choosing your three building blocks, make sure you pick a BACKGROUND that fits your backstory. Knowledge of D&D Lore, geography and organisations is not necessary, your DM will be happy to augment details to make your story fit into the world. Your DM can provide assistance for your backstory, be sure to send me your ideas. ## Starting Level All characters will start at level 2, fairly low level. Keep this in mind when creating your backstory. Your character is just beginning their journey from ordinary to extraordinary. ## How to begin Read through the character creation options in this sheet. Then contact Dan with your chosen * RACE * CLASS * BACKGROUND. Have a think about your backstory too, but you don't need to have anything prepared in advance. We will work out the rest of the details together.
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### Primary Stats Every character has strengths and weaknesses, represented by their six primary stats. You don't need to pick your scores just yet, but for reference, they are: * **Strength (STR)** * Pushing object, breaking doors, melee weapons * **Dexterity (DEX)** * Ranged weapons, acrobatics, finesse weapons * **Constitution (CON)** * Toughness, hitpoints, endurance * **Wisdom (WIS)** * Instinct, street smarts, perception * **Intelligence (INT)** * History, academia, knowledge * **Charisma (CHA)** * Social skills, deception, intimidation, persuasion The next section will contain information on the RACES, including the bonuses they receive to their basic stats and the evocative names of some of their unique features.

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\page # Races

## Common Races The most widely represented races on Faerun. If this is your first character, we recommend one of these races. ### Humans Intrepid explorers and impatient treasure hunters, humans make up the majority of the population of Sanctuary. *+1 to All Ability Scores, Extra Language* ### Elves Elves are a magical people of otherworldly grace, living in the world but not entirely part of it. *+2 Dexterity, Keen Senses, Fey Ancestry, Trance* ### Dwarves Stoic, bold and hardy, the mountainfolk and born miners and metalworkers. Devout and communal. *+2 Constitution, Darkvision, Dwarven Resilience, Dwarven Combat Training, Stonecunning* ### Gnomes Small forest dwellers, connected to nature, beauty and joy. Gnomes are natural tinkerers and craftsmen *+2 Intelligence, Gnome Cunning* ### Halflings The comforts of home are the goals of most halflings’ lives: a place to settle in peace and quiet, far from marauding monsters and clashing armies. *+2 Dexterity, Lucky, Brave, Halfling Nimbleness* ### Half elves A naturally diplomatic people, half elves are versatile, combining the best of their human and elven heritage. *+2 Charisma, +1 to Two Other Ability Scores, Fey Ancestry, Skill Versatility*
### Tieflings Their infernal heritage has cursed them with red skin, horns, a devilish tail and the mistrust of their peers *+2 Charisma, +1 Intelligence, Darkvision, Hellish Resistance, Infernal Legacy* ### Dragonborn Hulking and intimidating in form, these draconic humanoids can trace their lineage back to dragons. *+2 Strength, +1 Charisma, Draconic Ancestry, Breath Weapon, Damage Resistance* ### Half orcs Often shunned in society, half orcs are born with a raw strength and determination other races lack. *+2 Strength, +1 Constitution, Menacing, Relentless Endurance, Savage Attacks* ``` ```

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\page # Races (part 2)

## Exotic Races Unusual and uncommon, members of these races inspire curiousity in most folk, fear in others. ### Aarakocra Sequestered in high mountains atop tall trees, the aarakocra, as tall as humans but with birdlike heads and wings, evoke fear and wonder. *+2 Dexterity, +1 Wisdom, Flight, Talons* ### Aasimar Celestially-touched humanoids, Aasimar are placed in the world to serve as guardians of law and good. *+2 Charisma, Celestial* ### Genasi Magical beings that channel elemental powers of earth, fire air or water. *+2 Constitution, Air, Earth, Fire, Water Subraces* ### Firbolg Firbolg tribes cloister in remote forest strongholds, preferring to spend their days in quiet harmony with the woods. *+2 Wisdom, +1 Strength, Firbolg* ### Goliath Hulking mountainfolk. Strong and reclusive, every day brings a new challenge to a goliath *+2 Strength, +1 Constitution, Natural Athlete, Stone's Endurance, Powerful Build, Mountain Born* ### Tabaxi From a strange and distant land, wandering tabaxi are catlike humanoids driven by curiosity to collect interesting artifacts, gather tales and stories, and lay eyes on all the world’s wonders. *+2 Dexterity, +1 Charisma, Darkvision, Feline Agility, Cat's Claws, Cat's Talent* ### Triton Guardians of the deep ocean floor, in recent years the noble tritons have become increasingly active in the world above. *+1 Strength, +1 Constitution, +1 Charisma, Amphibious, Control Air and Water, Emissary of the Sea, Guardians of the Depths* ### Warforged Metal and wood, imbued with sentience, built as an army to serve a long dead warlord. The question of whether or not they have souls engulfs much of their thinking. *+1 Strength, +1 Constitution, Composite Plating, Living Construct* ``` ```

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# Races (part 3) ## Monstrous Races Not all monsters are born evil. A small fraction live with a higher purpose, abandoning their kin and becoming adventurers. It's a lonely existence, fraught with misunderstanding and prejudice. ### Bugbear Bugbears feature in the nightmare tales of many races — great, hairy beasts that creep through the shadows. *+2 Strength, +1 Dexterity, Long-Limbed, Powerful Build, Sneaky, Surprise Attack* ### Drow (Dark Elves) Subterranean elves known for their almost inherent evil . Widely reviled as slavers and torturers, a few exceptions have become champions of good and justice. *+2 Dexterity, +1 Charisma, Superior Darkvision, Sunlight Sensitivity* ### Goblin Goblins occupy an uneasy place in a dangerous world, and they react by lashing out at any creatures they believe they can bully, though some goblin seek acceptance and friendship among other races. *+2 Dexterity, +1 Constitution, Fury of the Small, Nimble Escape* ### Hobgoblin War is the lifeblood of hobgoblins. Its glories are the dreams that inspire them. They are born tacticians. *+2 Constitution, +1 Intelligence, Martial Training, Saving Face* ### Kenku Haunted by an ancient crime that robbed them of their wings, the kenku wander the world as vagabonds *+2 Dexterity, +1 Wisdom, Expert Forgery, Kenku Training, Mimicry* ### Kobold Diminutive kobolds are typically timid and shy away from conflict, but they are dangerous and vicious if cornered. *+2 Dexterity, -2 Strength, Grovel, Cower, and Beg, Pack Tactics, Sunlight Sensitivity* ### Lizardfolk Lizardfolk possess an alien and inscrutable mindset, their desires and thoughts driven by a different set of basic principles than those of warm-blooded creatures. *+2 Constitution, +1 Wisdom, Bite, Cunning Artisan, Hold Breath, Hunter's Lore, Natural Armor* ### Orc Orcs live a life that has no place for weakness. Every warrior must be strong enough to take what is needed by force. *+2 Strength, +1 Constitution, -2 Intelligence, Aggressive, Menacing, Powerful Build*

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\page # Classes

### Barbarian A fierce warrior who can enter a battle rage

### Cleric A priestly champion who wields divine magic

### Fighter A versatile warrior who can master any weapon

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### Bard An inspiring magician who channels the music of creation

### Druid A priest of nature who can adopt animal forms

### Monk Masters of unarmed combat, martial artists, brawlers etc

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\page # Classes (part 2)

### Paladin A holy warrior bound to a sacred oath

### Rogue A master of stealth, sneak attacks and trickery

### Warlock Wields magic derived from a bargain with an extraplanar entity

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### Ranger A warrior who combats threats on the edges of civilization

### Sorcerer A born spellcaster who channels innate magic

### Wizard A scholarly magic-user capable of manipulating reality

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# Backgrounds
>This describes what you used to do before you came to the Forged Lands.

>Don't overthink this too much. Simply pick the title that closest matches your backstory. If you don't have a backstory yet, perhaps use this list as inspiration. > * Acolyte (a priest or religious scholar) * Adventurer * Barkeep * Beauty * Cartographer * Charlatan (a con-man) * Chosen One * City Watch Investigator * City Watchman * Clan Crafter * Clockmaker * Cloistered Scholar * Courtier * Criminal * Doctor * Entertainer * Ex-Cultist * Faction Agent * Far Traveler * Farmer * Folk Hero * Gladiator * Guild Artisan * Guild Merchant * Haunted One * Hermit * Immortal * Inheritor * Inquisitor * Judge * Knight * Knight of the Order * Mercenary Veteran * Noble * Nomad * Outlander * Pirate * Sage * Sailor * Servant * Shaman * Soldier * Spy * Urban Bounty Hunter * Urchin * Uthgardt Tribe Member * Waterdhavian Noble

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\page # 4. Advanced Info ## House Rules If you're familiar with the way D&D works you might want to have a peek at the following houserules we employ in game. Some of these changes are unique to this campaign, some are fixes to unbalanced classes, some have been added to make exploration work better. Some giveth, some taketh away. * **Lore** - Though the Spellplague happened in currently existing D&D lore, in our campaign the nature and residual effect is different. * **Injuries** - you roll on a random injury table whenever you are knocked unconscious. * **No evil alligned characters** - it creates too much tension in game and is difficult to justify. I will run an all-evil campaign in the future! * **The Ranger class** - we use the Revised Ranger provided by Unearthed Arcana rather than the PHB ranger. * **Darkvision limitations** - darkvision is too ubiquitous and has been pared back. ONLY the following races get Darkvision: * Drow [elf subrace] (120 feet, SS) * Dwarves (60 feet) * Duergar [dwarf subrace] (120 feet + SS) * Deep Gnome [gnome subrace] (120 feet + SS) * Rock Gnome [gnome subrace] (60 feet) * Tabaxi (60 feet) * Tiefling (60 feet) * **SS = Sunlight Sensitivity, which means that race can be at a disadvantage in bright sunlight)** * **Other Character Options** Races and classes not in this guide are possible additions, as long as they are semi official and well balanced. Speak with the DM. Nothing from D&DWiki will be permitted. * **Inventory Sheets** - we track Inventory and ammunition in game using a special sheet. You will get one when you get your character. It is up to you to keep it up to date. * **No DM Summaries/Overviews** - It is up to the players to share information and keep each other informed. You're all in this together! * **No PVP** Except in special or agreed circumstances, there will be no player vs player combat. ``` ```

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