Character creation guide

This setting is designed for D&D5e, most of the options for character creation options will work (especially those from the Player's Handbook or Basic Rules). However, there are some new Homebrew options and modified Lore for existing options.

Player Character Races

Bellow you can find articles that give some more details on each PC Race option:
Accursed Tiefling
Species | Jul 27, 2023

Called “accursed” due to their monstrous appearance, they are feared by most, and their powers envied by nearly as many, letting their jealousy morph into hatred; an accursed existence indeed.

Cursed-Blood
Species | Jul 27, 2023

The cursed-blood are so named for their accursed lineage, forever bound by the twisted tethers of their very own blood. From the moment of their birth, they are each adorned with a quiescent mask.

Demidritch
Species | Jul 27, 2023

A union between humanoids and eldritch beings, easily distinguished by their eyes—brightly coloured irises that swirl like galaxies in a jet-black sclera— demidritch occupy a precarious precipice in the minds of Luyarnhians.

Dwarf
Species | Jul 27, 2023

In the days of the First War, a scattering of Dwarves from far-flung reaches of the world found themselves irresistibly drawn to this beleaguered city, a crucible of turmoil and devastation.

Elf
Species | Jul 27, 2023

Once devoted to the worship of nature-centric deities, the elves gradually shifted their focus as technology progressed, seeking refuge and survival within its innovations.

Half-Elf
Species | Jul 27, 2023

In the heart of Luyarnha, a unique and esteemed lineage arose from the union of elven and human ancestry.

Human
Species | Jul 27, 2023

The humans of Luyarnha are complex and paradoxical: a race of great builders, thinkers, and innovators, but also a people plagued by hubris and nihilism, walking a fine line between self-actualization and self- destruction.

Manikin
Species | Jul 27, 2023

With a touch of gold, a breath of lightning, and hours of meticulous welding and articulation, a manikin is 'born'. Often called 'marionettes' or 'living dolls', these creatures were originally the creations of the Scions.

Orc
Species | Jul 27, 2023

Within the city-state of Luyarnha dwell the Orcs, a race of imposing, grey-skinned beings marked by fearsome tusks and endowed with a remarkable flair for commerce.

Scourgeborne
Species | Jul 27, 2023

Scourgebornes should not exist. They are an abomination of the world, a vile curse placed on those who peered beyond the veil and succumbed to madness.

Player Character Classes

Bellow you can find articles that give some more details on each PC Class options:
Artificer
Profession | Jul 30, 2023

Masters of invention, artificers use ingenuity and magic to unlock extraordinary capabilities in objects.

Barbarian
Profession | Jul 30, 2023

For some, their rage springs from a communion with fierce animal spirits. Others draw from a roiling reservoir of anger at a world full of pain.

Bard
Profession | Jul 30, 2023

Whether scholar, skald, or scoundrel, a bard weaves magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds, create illusions, and even heal wounds. The bard is a master of song, speech, and the magic they contain.

Cleric
Profession | Jul 30, 2023

Clerics are intermediaries between the mortal world and the distant planes of the gods. As varied as the gods they serve, clerics strive to embody the handiwork of their deities. No ordinary priest, a cleric is imbued with divine magic.

Druid
Profession | Jul 30, 2023

Whether calling on the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are an embodiment of nature's resilience, cunning, and fury.

Fighter
Profession | Jul 30, 2023

Fighters share an unparalleled mastery with weapons and armor, and a thorough knowledge of the skills of combat. They are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and staring it defiantly in the face.

Jaeger
Profession | Jul 31, 2023

Jaegers are defined by their efficiency in battle, using their mastery over both steel and gunpowder to lay waste to all who oppose them.

Monk
Profession | Jul 31, 2023

Monks are united in their ability to magically harness the energy that flows in their bodies. Whether channeled as a striking display of combat prowess or a subtler focus of defensive ability and speed, this energy infuses all that a monk does.

Paladin
Profession | Jul 31, 2023

Whether sworn before a god's altar and the witness of a priest, in a sacred glade before nature spirits and fey beings, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witness, a paladin's oath is a powerful bond.

Ranger
Profession | Aug 1, 2023

Far from the bustle of cities and towns, past the hedges that shelter the most distant farms from the terrors of the wild, amid the dense-packed trees of trackless forests and across wide and empty plains, rangers keep their unending watch.

Rogue
Profession | Aug 2, 2023

Rogues rely on skill, stealth, and their foes' vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation.

Sorcerer
Profession | Aug 3, 2023

Sorcerers carry a magical birthright conferred upon them by an exotic bloodline, some otherworldly influence, or exposure to unknown cosmic forces. No one chooses sorcery; the power chooses the sorcerer.

Warlock
Profession | Aug 4, 2023

Warlocks are seekers of the knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. Through pacts made with mysterious beings of supernatural power, warlocks unlock magical effects both subtle and spectacular.

Wizard
Profession | Aug 4, 2023

Wizards are supreme magic-users, defined and united as a class by the spells they cast by drawing on the subtle weave of magic that permeates the cosmos

Player Character Backgrounds

Bellow you can find articles that give some more details on each PC Background option:
Amnesiac
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

You woke up one day in the city of Luyarnha, with no memory of who you were or where you came from. You're near-certain that this place is not your home, but all the memories of your past life are a haze of indistinct shapes and sounds.

Beast Hunter
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

Growing up, the menacing presence of the Scourge loomed over your life in the city. The beasts terrified you, destroyed your homes, and took away people you loved.

Cult Initiate
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

Whether through your own choice or a twist of fate, you found yourself part of a clandestine and often misunderstood group of individuals—a cult.

Disciple
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

The Radiant Church, a beacon of hope and strength, raised you, training you in the teachings of the Radiant One.

Inquisitor
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

You are a steadfast disciple of the Radiant Church, filled with an unwavering faith and a holy zeal that drives you to root out any threats to the church and its teachings.

Investigator
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

As an Investigator, your life is a ceaseless pursuit of the elusive truth. of the terrors afflicting Luyarnha.

Marked for Death
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

You once were dead, but the mysterious Blood Moon of Rebirth returned you to life, leaving an indelible Eldritch Carving on your body - the Sacrificial Brand.

Scion
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

You are a member of the Scions, a group of brilliant, boundary-pushing scientists, working at the fringe of societal norms and scientific understanding.

Worthless Husk
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

You were born into a world that saw you as utterly worthless, a waste of skin. Deemed talentless and devoid of potential, you were cast aside by those around you.

Player Character Feats

Bellow you can find articles that give some more details on each PC Feat option:    
Design Note: These optional feats replace other feats with a similar name, balancing player options introduced in Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt.
 
Brutal Attacker
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

You master a reckless approach that maximizes your offensive capabilities.

Cannoneer
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

The best defense is a good offense, and the best offense is a cannon; which you’re an expert at.

Cosmos Touched
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

Your exposure to the cosmos has changed you, granting you some benefits.

Focused Hunter
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

During hunts, you are capable of bursts of focus when you need them most.

Marksman
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

You know your firearms inside and out and are a master at handling them.

Optional: Great Weapon Adept
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

You've mastered the art of using a weapon's weight to your advantage by using its momentum to strengthen your attacks.

Optional: Sharp-shooter
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

You're a master of ranged warfare and can pull off shots that others call impossible.

Osteomantic Adept
Generic article | Aug 5, 2023

Osteomancy draws from sacrifice. Carve your own flesh to enhance these powers.

Cover image: Yharnam by Anato Finnstark
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The City of Luyarnha
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Player Options in Player Handbook
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akihaki
Publication Date
6 Aug, 2023
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6 Aug, 2023
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6 Aug, 2023
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