#dnd sourcebooks

[lorbanery]

UM

EXCUSE ME

DID FMA 03 USE A DESCRIPTION OF A DND SOURCEBOOK AS FLAVOR TEXT FOR AN ALCHEMY TEXT BOOK?????

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[...] also the DM [...] improvement [...] here or on other sites) [...] woodsy tome, with a leaf, leather [...] motif. The pages are thick and durable, [...] size is very good and text density is exception- [...] Artwork is good throughout, and all in full color. Border art is very attractive and also includes section headers for easy navigation. dozens of interesting NPC's (with however only race, class and sex as stats). a beautiful full-color rendition/map of the school [...] finer points of alchemy [...] a good chance of meeting the requirements for some of the special Prestige Classes. The school is described in great detail, populated with [ ...]

OH

OH WAIT THERE IT IS, THE CAPTION UNDERNEATH THE TRANSMUTATION CIRCLE ILLUSTRATION

Bastion Press: Alchemy & Herbalists by Jeff Ibach

Now, Jeff Ibach, while apparently a writer for sourcebooks, appears to not actually be the author of this sourcebook. As near as I can tell, the text actually seems to come, at least in part, from a review. I can't find the review, it's entirely probable that the site the review was posted on no longer exists, given how long ago the first version of Alchemy & Herbalists had to have come out for an anime released 20 years ago to have pulled the text from a review of it. But I do see endorsement quotes on all of the listings for the book, and there is one from Ibach. So that's probably why his name got pasted there instead of the actual author, Steven Schend.

Anyway, here it is! The book that taught Edward and Alphonse Elric how to perform alchemy!

[cuintuar]

5e tools is another GREAT ressource for both 5e and 5.24e! I haven't used it since my last big campaign, but it had all official 5e content and could be used to import anything you needed to foundry with plutonium! I've used it for years and would've never have got to be playing D&D without it!

Here is a free pdf of the players handbook

Here is a free pdf of xanathars guide to everything

Here is a free pdf to monsters manual

Here is a free pdf to tashas cauldron of everything

Here is a free pdf to dungeon master’s guide

Here is a free pdf to volo’s guide to monsters

Here is a free pdf of mordenkainen’s tomb of foes

For all your dnd purposes

[oldschoolfrp]

Hey, weirdos, thanks for buying our game. (Probably a Tom Baxa illustration, from the AD&D 2e Campaign Sourcebook and Catacomb Guide, TSR, 1990) From Ch 4 "Uses of Judgement" which also includes sections on "Off Nights," "Player Feuds," "Pettiness," "Know-it-alls," and various forms of cheating.

[bubblyernie]

Me rolling for constitution IRL as I shovel dice in my mouth

Happy to share this drawing I've been working on for a few weeks/months :3 NOT OFFICIAL, just wanted to do a mockup of a sourcebook with a Dungeon Meshi sorta theme! I also tried to draw them how I figured the sourcebook artists would interpret the characters!!

If anyone does homebrew for DunMeshi, feel free to reblog with a link to it, we can make a cookbook of sorts, like an open collab!

art tag // commission info

[elbiotipo]

Mods are asleep post the D&D statblock for the Pomberito

[thewardenisonthecase]

why did bg3 have to be so fucking big man. i really miss my wife (Minthara) but i dont have enough space to download

[shellem15]

The Nine Hells of Baator

As a devil fangirl, I finally decided to write a basic overview of the Nine Hells, which has consumed my brain since forever. While most of this is taken straight from forgotten realms lore (shoutout to the wiki!), I've put my own spin on things and emphasized certain details I found interesting. The list of sins associated with each layer (Wrath, Fear, Greed, Lust, Deceit, Gluttony, Sloth, Envy, and Pride) is taken from the Enneagram sins, because I needed 9 of them instead of just 7.

I might decide to go more into depth for each layer/archdevil, but no promises!

Overview:

The Nine Hells of Baator is a plane of pure law and evil, a place where tyranny reigns supreme. Devils, or Baatezu, make their home here, crafted from the souls of the damned and eternally bound to serve their betters. The Hells consist of nine descending layers of sin and punishment, connected by the flowing waters of the river Styx. Each layer is ruled by an Archdevil, a devil of immense power and influence who exerts total control over their domain. While the layers are distinct, they are still interconnected, each serving a purpose to further the Hells' agenda.

Devilish society is centered around power, hierarchy, and order, with those without power seeking to claim it and those with power seeking to keep it. The Blood War, the endless conflict between Devils and Demons, keeps the Hells running; an eternal enmity that keeps the populace from turning against their masters. Everything in the Hells ultimately serves to further the goals of Asmodeus, the Lord and Master of this dark domain.

Avernus:

The first layer of Hell is Avernus, a blasted plane of endless trenches and rivers of blood. It is a war-torn battlefield, the Hells' first line of defense against the ceaseless hordes of demon-kind. This is the layer of Wrath, of eternal bloodshed and unending hatred. The armies of the Hells are stationed here, ready to be thrown to the crushing wheel of the Blood War.

Avernus is ruled over by their fell general, the Archduchess Zariel. A fearsome warrior—a fallen angel—who lives for the kill, for the next great conquest.

Dis:

The second layer of Hell is Dis, a plane of those who watch, and those who are watched. An iron city, one of smoke and steel and hidden eyes. This is the layer of Fear, whose denizens live in terror of those beyond the walls—and of those within, as well. Dis acts as a multi-tool for the Hells: it is a hub of interplanar trade, a great titan of industry that produces the arms and means needed to fuel the Blood War, and, most critically, it contains the greatest surveillance network in the outer planes. Knowledge is as valuable as souls in the streets of Dis.

The overseer of this foul city is the Archduke Dispater, an old devil, paranoid about usurpation despite the tight grip he keeps over his domain. He locks himself away in his iron tower, a panopticon from which he monitors all dealings in his realm.

Minarous:

The third layer of Hell is Minarous, a plane of those who have, and those who have not. It is a thick swampland, home to monstrosities that slither and crawl through the muck and mud. This is the layer of Greed, of crushing poverty, sinking debt, and grabbing hands. The heart of this fetid realm is the Bank of Minarous, the center of all commerce in the Nine Hells. This is only bank allowed to mint soul coins, the official currency of the Hells. The Blood War runs on the souls of the damned, and all souls pass through Minarous' coffers.

The master of the bank is the Archduke Mammon, a miserly, serpentine devil who sits upon a hoard larger than any dragon's. He is a devil loved by none, but money speaks louder than words, and power is oft bought rather than earned.

Phlethegos:

The fourth layer of Hell is Phlethegos, a plane of flame and rock, pleasure and penance, judges and those who whisper in their ears. The great courts of the Hells reside in this volcanic realm, and so too do the pleasure houses and casinos. This is the layer of Lust, of tipped scales and weighted dice, of burning passion underneath cool indifference, of great rewards and dire consequences. Law and order is the backbone of Hellish society, and it is here where "justice" is served.

Reflecting the dual nature of Phlethegos, the rulers of this place are the Archduke Belial and Archduchess Fierna. Belial is the original ruler of the fourth Hell, the great Justiciar who presides over the court system. Fierna is the newcomer, Belial's daughter and rising challenger, the Lady of Lusts and Pleasures. On the surface, it seems that father and daughter are at odds, each vying for power over the other; Much like their realm, however, their interests are more entwined then one might think.

Stygia:

The fifth layer of Hell is Stygia, a plane of lies and exaggerations, of truths distorted in icy reflections. A frozen ocean of dark waters and bright glaciers blinding those who gaze into the ice. This is the layer of Deceit, of endless news cycles and lies sold as truths. A war cannot be fought without support, and the broadcasts of the fifth ensure the thirst for blood among Hell's populace is never sated.

The chief of this artic bureau is the Archduke Levistus, a handsome, silver-tongued devil frozen in a vast glacier. The conniving charlatan was trapped as punishment for his own treachery, and now can only speak though the forked tongues of his servantry.

Malbolge:

The sixth layer of Hell is Malbolge, a twisted plane of cushioned cellblocks, of iron bars and shackles disguised as sweet salvation. It is an endless labyrinth, a prison of luxury and extravagance which traps its inmates like flies in honey. This is the layer of Gluttony, where excess and indulgence bind souls tighter than any chain. Even the Hells have its lawbreakers, its criminals and traitors, and here is where those souls are sentenced, forced to pay penance for their crimes and misdeeds.

The warden of this dreadful prison is the Archduchess Glasya, Princess of the Hells and daughter of Asmodeus. While she oversees the Hells' penal system, she is also the Hells' greatest criminal, bending Baator's laws and rules as far as she can while skirting her way out of consequences.

Maladomini:

The seventh layer of Hell is Maladomini, a once-bustling plane now fallen to rot and ruin. It is a place of the lost and forgotten, of decaying cities, crumbling infrastructure, and long-abandoned ghost towns. This is the layer of Sloth, of malicious negligence and crushing complacency, of rusted factories and strip-mines long since dried up. Bureaucracy is the bane of progress, and here, where all the records in the Hells are kept and stored, bureaucracy reigns supreme.

The chief executive of this putrid domain is the Archduke Baalzebul, the Lord of the Flies. Once a beautiful angel of the Heavens themselves, he is now as grotesque and wretched as the realm he rules.

Cania:

The eighth layer of Hell is Cania, a plane of melting ice and rapid development, of forbidden knowledge and those who wield it. It is a frozen mountain range, one where vast glaciers and snow-capped peaks hide secret laboratories and great libraries, where "progress" is made at the expense of morality and reason. This is the layer of Envy, of the relentless strive to be greater than your peers, of the pain one feels at others' success. The Blood War demands bigger weapons and greater firepower, and Cania is at the forefront of these advancements.

The mastermind behind this frigid realm is the Archduke Mephistopheles, the Hells' greatest wizard and second-most powerful Archdevil. In his resentment of his fellows, the Lord of Hellfire has thrown himself to invention and experimentation, creating new and terrible magics that melt the very foundations of his icy domain.

Nessus:

The ninth and lowest layer of Hell is Nessus, a plane of those who rule and hold themselves above all else—a plane of power itself. It is a wind-swept wasteland scarred by endless chasms and ravines, where grand citadels and fortresses light up the darkest trenches in the Outer Planes; where the greatest deals are struck behind closed doors. This is the layer of Pride, of great hubris and unwavering conviction—the mother of all vices. It is here where laws are made and authority is unchallenged, where power is held as most sacred and holy. All the Hells are beholden to the will of Nessus.

The Lord of this realm, and of all the Hells, is the Archduke Asmodeus. The greatest of all devils, the Lord of Lies and Prince of Evil, the mastermind behind the Hellish Project. He is ancient and powerful, unchallenged in his dominion, and a being of pure, unfettered arrogance. A tyrant who seeks absolute domination over all of reality, and one willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that goal.

[art-soboro]

hiii what's good guys : ) i got the absolute pleasure and a privilege of joining @starstrider's 5e planescape campaign as a pallid elf druid (circle of stars) named Idhesur Velalu and so far it's been an incredible blast! Idhesur is a reused character from a one-shot i took part in back in 2022 and since then i've had a hankering to revisit them because i got really attached to the concept. they were due for a slight redesign and so they got one along with an impromptu reference sheet (that doesn't even cover all of the details but thats a problem for the future me). the third image is their original one-shot token that i've attached for fun (and which is also due for a remake...)

Idhesur is old, kinda mean and will sell your grandma's ashes if that means their survival and or if said ashes are worth a damn in the first place. they also use any pronouns! diversity win. they've lost their way in life somewhat but don't let that get to them lest the horrors (decades old suppressed trauma) catch up to them. the usual!

+ PATTERN BRUSHES USED (CLIP STUDIO PAINT): 1751605 1742204

[evocationwriter]

next session of Descent into Avernus is tomorrow and I’m *nervous*

[topoillogical]

found a favorite dnd npc

[syrips]

'you wouldnt like villain blorbo if they were officially redeemed/romanced because the excitement is in the mystery and how canonically it wouldnt make sens-'

wrong.

ravenloft i10 (1e). DoD (2e). VRGtR (5e).

thank u

[notetakers-blog-of-holding]

OUTCLASSED: The NPC Stat block Compendium 178 non-player characters based on DnD classes that you can adapt for your game!

It's Pay What You Want!

This 200+ page book was written to alleviate the agony of creating a completely new character for enemies with class levels simply because there aren't many NPC stat blocks available in the officially published books.

Included in this book:

178 NPC statblocks

12 flavorful write-ups on how to incorporate the DnD classes as factions into your game

A guide for quickly applying a race to a stat block

Several indexes sorted by class, CR, thematic similarity, and sourcebook

Clarifications and examples of the thought process behind building NPCs

Bonus material and variant rules as easter eggs peppered throughout

Flavorful blurbs of action for each stat block

Pure white and black aesthetic. No distracting images or fancy effects. Just what you need, where you need it.

[oldschoolfrp]

Balancing an encounter (AD&D Campaign Sourcebook and Catacomb Guide, TSR, 1990)

[ranger-danger]

I do find it weird the way people talk about yuan-ti purebloods infiltrating societies, because like they treat it less as a social thing and more as a conscious decision they make. More of a “I have decided I will be a pureblood and look like a human today” than a “damn it’d be easier to get along with my life and eat people if I made myself look even more human.” It’s probably a kinda mix of the two, but y’know.

“Purebloods consciously make themselves physically look human to infiltrate societies” Vs. “purebloods already look the most human and use that fact to infiltrate societies easier” situation y’know?

Like I don’t know if yuan-ti like purposefully chose to look human and have legs, as opposed to already having yuan-ti that look human and have legs so they choose to use that to their advantage. Don’t most yuan-ti not like purebloods for being too human anyways?? Why would they be specifically choosing to look human if their asses do not like humans. I feel like they’d be trying to avoid having purebloods even if they are useful for infiltrating places. Major difference between putting on makeup to look human and having your entire body change to look human.

I’m rambling and don’t care too much either way, it’s just fun to think about.

[chopshajen]

10-17.

After the tragic demise of the 3.5e campaign at the hands of scheduling, Scalyan has gotten a second life in a 2024 DnD oneshot! He’s a rogue/wizard multiclass now since spellthief is decidedly not in any version of 5e that exists, and it has been working scarily well for him LOL Some of the rogue mechanics in 2024 are broken as shit

[misunderstandings-georg]

Great news eberyone I've given up <3