Archivist's Guide to Pryxis

Welcome, intrepid scholar or foolhardy adventurer, to the world of Pryxis. This guide before you presents the need-to-knows and know-hows of the planet you currently reside upon, and everything from gods and religion, to the timeline, main guilds, maps and locales are at your fingertips.

The world is, needless to say, fairly odd when compared to your run-of-the-mill planet of basic swords and sorcery. This world has seen great heights of heroism, and the lowest forms of depravity unimaginable to the mortal and immortal minds.

Quite possibly, the two most fulcrumatic aspects of this world are: 1.) The general access to technology that rivals even our neighboring worlds of Kaladesh and Eberron, and 2.) The presence and study of the greatest and most powerful forces of the weave - High Magic.

While these aspects are undoubtedly widespread in their usage by the masses, not all upon this world have yet to accept such bountiful treasures. Some countries and continents may still reside within the age of blastpowder and whaleoil, while others still cling to their primitive forms of stone and bone. Yet, all who touch the lifeblood of the weave know of the pulse of magic, and High Magic can be found in every corner of the globe.

Further still, the differences between cities and their people are as varied as the lands they inhabit. Take nothing for granted, fair traveler, as great threats lurk in every corner, and even the greatest of good deeds do not go unpunished.

Essential Resources

The following is a collection of other materials intended for use within the world of Pryxis - everything from materials, to godhood.

• House Rules - Pryxis's House Rules
• Expanded Materials and Items - The Expanded Crafter
• Unique Subclasses - Pryxis's Archetype Portfolio
• New Spells - Pryxis's Pages of Pure Magic
• New Feats and Abilities - Pryxis's Feat Referendum
• More Monsters - COMING SOON
• Godhood - The Path to Godhood

Setting Style

Before going much further into this document, it should be stated that the world of Pryxis stands apart from other typical settings.

One could, for all intents and purposes, state that the simplest way to describe Pryxis is that it is a "victorian-steampunk magic setting." The intermingling of magic and technology has led to a veritable boom in industry and research, even to the point of widespread starfarring technologies - easily allowing Spelljammer adventures.

The basic fundamentals of D&D still exist within this world, but with far more access to bizarre magic, mechanics, and firearms, with dashes of eldritch horror and noir. Keep these fundamentals in mind when forming your characters.

So, I suppose you have many questions about this world, it's timeline, and it's people?

As an archivist, I expect you to set the record straight about many misconceptions pertaining to these topics.

Plus, it's not often I get the opportunity to sit down and discuss my past so thoroughly - after all; my life is the same as the world's. So let's get started...

-- Pryxis

General Information

The world of Pryxis is vast, mysterious, and full of as many wonders as there are dangers. Many aspects set it apart from other worlds upon the material plane - mainly its unique geography and planetary traits.

The realm of Pryxis has a distinct familiarity with it's brethren worlds - namely the following worlds:

• Abeir-Toril (Forgotten Realms)
• Amonkhet
• Athas (Dark Suns)
• Dominaria
• Eberron
• Exandria (Critical Role)
• Innistrad
• Kaladesh
• Kaldheim
• Krynn (Dragonlance)
• Oerth (Greyhawk)
• Ravnica
• Shandalar
• Theros
• Zendikar

Pryxis lays nestled in a particularly active thoroughway of travel between realms - allowing access to a diverse group of people and goods normally not seen on a wide variety of worlds.

Indeed, travelers from worlds beyond the ones previously listed can sometimes be seen passing through, and the presence of what could be considered "alien" races are not uncommon amongst the most densely populated metropolises - even otherworldly entities such as Planeswalkers, Immortals, and Deities frequently pass through the world of Pryxis from time to time, although, usually while keeping a low profile.

Due to the magical and technological nature of Pryxis, the ability to travel to and from each previously listed world can be as easy as magical teleportation, but long distance travel for the purposes of trade and population can be acquired via a spelljamming vessel or similar form of interdimensional or space vehicle.

The nature of space travel upon the material plane comes with a caveat: traveling to a world beyond Pryxis may sometimes result in what is know as "temporal flux" - a state in which the worlds visited may be in a much earlier state in their timelines. This trait isn't wholly understood, but some magi theorize that the world of Pryxis may reside inside of a bubble of space-time from the spellplague that renders it further in the flow of time than other planets. Of course, it could be as simple as an eldritch entity playing a massive trick on the masses, but no one can say for certain.

Planetary Ring

Pryxis carries with it a planetary ring that rotates around its equator. This ring has caught the attention of as many off-world travelers as it does the inhabitants of Pryxis.

The Ring itself is only about a mile thick, but the consistency of the objects within it is the main interest of scholars and mages. Generally, the ring itself is composed of Stone, Dust, Crystal and Animite (also known as soul gem).

Many would-be profiteers make efforts to take ships or other forms of travel to the rings to harvest the raw Animite that orbits the world or Pryxis, but this is a dangerous job, as many other threats lurk within the planetary ring as well as the hazardous conditions.

The Glowing Moon: Arivae

Like the planetary ring, the moon that orbits Pryxis is equally fascinating to onlookers and travelers alike. The moon of Arivae sits just beyond the edge of the ring - and the moon seems to constantly glow with an eerie pink and purple light.

The light from the moon refracts off of the planetary rings, which illuminates the world at night time with an above-average dim light - but not so bright as to deter nocturnal creatures or those accustomed to the shadows.

Light given off from the moon of Arivae generally is brightest between the tropical zones, whereas the areas beyond the tropics tend to be shrouded in more natural darkness.

It is often theorized that Arivae was originally a much larger moon several eons ago, but was eroded down into it's current size and it's refuse formed into the planetary rings - however, no evidence suggests a natural calamity took place. Therefore, many scholars speculate that the rings were created artificially, but these claims have not been verified.

A World of Mostly Water

The World of Pryxis has a circumference of about 25,500 miles, and is roughly 80% water - meaning a good portion of the world is submerged underseas.

This was not always the case, as thousands of years ago a calamity took place in which Pryxis the Archmagus Eternal staved off an assault from an otherworldly force that was hellbent on destroying the planet. Pryxis the Archmage could not destroy or redirect the meteor sent to cause calamity upon the world - but he was able to transmute it into mostly ice and water.

This event triggered a great flood that subsumed much of the land that previously existed between continents, but it was the only choice left for Pryxis at the time.

Regardless of the reasoning, the world of Pryxis is now a world populated by a wide variety of sea life, underwater ruins, and rampant piracy.

Binary Stars: Labe & Suo

Known scientifically as the "Labe-Suo System", the two stars which the world of Pryxis revolve around are continuously locked in a fixed position; with a cool, orange star (Labe) facing the hotter, blue-white star (Suo). Their fixed positions result in an equivalent number of days per season upon Pryxis (with the exception of the Midnight renewal).

The reasoning for their fixed position is believed to stem from their almost directly opposing gravitational pulls - with Labe attempting to spin counter-clockwise, and Suo attempting to spin clockwise (when viewed from their northern poles). This counter force has been speculated to have caused the spot of midnight on Suo's surface.

Zano & Illizar

The largest planet in the Labe-Suo system is a Gas-Giant comprised of hydrogen, trace amounts of methane, and copious amounts of aerosol copper dust, which give it a green-white coloration. Zano is a continuously churning storm, with green lightning discharges that stretch for hundreds of miles across it's surface.

The only "habitable" satellite of Zano is the moon Illizar: a desert world with very little natural water sources, but rich in various minerals. The remaining satellites are listed in order of size: Laks (orange), Pukt (brown), and Bitui (grey).

Zano's incredibly thick planetary ring is by far the most intriguing aspect of the planetary system: comprised of earth motes, dust clouds, breathable air and even water - which allow the ring to exhibit floral growth in the form of lichens, mosses, and various grasses and vines.

Geckuri, Ipzo, Aret & Aretiti

The furthest planet within-system, and by far the coldest, the world of Geckuri resides on the edge of the vast empty space of the remaining area of the Labe-Suo system.

Geckuri is more water than planet - with a considerably dense and volcanically hyper-active metallic core surrounded on all sides by liquid water, the planet is nothing but ocean as far as the eye can see. The outer shell of the oceanic planet is encased in a thick layer of ice miles deep - where light barely penetrates into the deep abyssal quagmire below. Many oceanic creatures reside deep in the darkest depths of this planetary sea - accustomed to it's comforting embrace.

The planet is flanked by two gravitationally dual-locked moons (as in, they orbit the planet at the same pace, from opposing sides), one of which has a moon of its own. The lone moon is known as Ipzo, and the sister moons are known as Aret and Aretiti.

Theorists speculate that the gravitational force exerted by the hyper active core of Geckuri - combined with the orbital friction of the many moons - resulted in the planet being bombarded by various forms of proto-planetary ice that resulted in the liquid water today.

Supernatural Region: The Gyre

Within the Labe-Suo system exists a bizarre and otherworldly phenomena known as The Gyrating Nexus - or simply known as "The Gyre".

The Gyre is an ever-churning confluence of transitive-planar energies and natural leyline emanations - in layman's terms, it is a roiling presence of the magic of change. When beholden to the Gyre, it appears as a sort of semi-ethereal, multi-chromatic "tissue" of rarefied light that continuously shifts, churns and rolls across the landscape. This phenomenon affects the borders of reality, namely spacial distance, the flow of time, and changes in matter and energy.

The Gyre's transient influence exists in regions that have been affected by continuous use of teleportation, planar travel, and areas where natural portals may be found - typically where permanent corrupted rifts reside.

Consider rolling on the Gyrating Nexus Effects table when the following circumstances occur in the region:

• Any means of teleportation or planar travel is utilized, or where a plane may be created (such as rope trick or demiplane)
• A creature or object becomes invisible or visible.
• A creature casts a spell that would transport them into the Ethereal Plane or allow the creature to move through the plane temporarily (such as misty step or blink).
• A creature undergoes a transformation or shapechanging effect (such as an aasimar's celestial revelation, a lycanthrope's shifting, or a spell such as Tenser's transformation).

Any abilities or happenings created by the Gyrating Effects table do not trigger further effects on the table - unless stated otherwise.

Gyre Manifestation

The presence of a Gyrating Nexus typically only exists in an area for as long as the source of corruption remains active - such as warped teleportation circles, demiplanar entrances, or planar bridges and rifts.

Once the source has been deactivated permanently, the Gyre Tissue typically disperses back into the intra-planar borders within weeks, months, and rarely years.

The origins of the Gyre are a highly debated topic amongst the denizens and visitors to the Labe-Suo system - and even more discussed is it's ability to transport matter and energy to other locales and worlds within the multiverse.

The most accepted theory is that Gyre is the leftover remnants of the Old Weave; a sort of "frayed threadwork" left behind from the Spellplague eons ago, and when magic reignited upon the world - so too did the remnant threads. Resulting in a sort of magical pollution, in that the overuse of transpositional magic and high magic has caused a form of backflow energy that thins the barriers of reality.

If you were searching for enlightenment upon this topic, I must say you are about to be disappointed.

The origin of the Gyre is as much of an inscrutable force to me as it is to you.

What I can tell you is this: It's been around since I was a young lad, but it was never as prevalent as it is today.

-- Pryxis

Gear, Oil, Steam and Wire

The main forms of technology seen upon Pryxis involve more material sciences and chemistry rather than magic - but each of them can still be imbued with magic.

Analog Firearms

"Analog Firearms" is a title used to refer to any form of firearm that uses a combustion fuel source to propel a projectile forcibly through the use of internalized explosions.

Any firearms that use gunpowder, blackpowder, blastpowder, or some other form of flammable fuel is considered an analog firearm. Most of these range anywhere from flintlock pistols, to sniper rifles that fire compacted shells, to cannons that propel massive cannonballs.

Regardless of their type or function, Analog firearms are the most likely version of projectile weaponry to be found throughout the world of Pryxis (aside from bows, arrows, darts, etc), as most societies have access to at least gunpowder.

Steambolt Firearms

Steambolt firearms were developed during the Dragon War with the Draconic Imperium - and were created as a means to utilize naturally occurring forms of materials (mostly water) to facilitate the propulsion of solid metal slugs.

No internal combustion takes place with steambolt firearms, and their power source is generally a series of kinetic spools and coils that superheat watervapor in the air within the firing chamber - the build up of air pressure is released in a microsecond, firing the metal slug with such force as to rip through the air faster and harder than most Analog firearms.

These weapons were essential in mortalkind's uprising against the dragons, as access to mining equipment and gunpowder was limited, as so was their time. Nowadays, Steambolt firearms have become significantly more advanced than their original designs millennia ago.

Because of the advanced material and scientific nature of Steambolt Firearms, the cost of many of them are akin to uncommon or rare magic items, and are generally only found in the most technologically accessible societies.

Other Firearms

Artificers, Crafters, and Researchers alike are already underway to developing new forms of firearms for use in the future.

One of the main theories is that the use of magnetics could propel an object with such force that it could sheer through both the atmosphere as well as most materials.

However, no public knowledge or tests of such weaponry has been verified.

Arcane, Divine and Psionic

The magi of Pryxis have discovered and studied three main forms of magical categories through which all forms of magic fall under in some capacity.

Some types of magic may branch between two forms, or even draw upon all three, but regardless of their type; studying these fundamental forms of magic allow a greater understanding of the will of the Weave.

Mystic Stock

Many artificers, alchemists, scribes, miners, hunters and enchanters alike are all well known to supply their basic items, spoils of the hunt and lesser creations to Esotericists to supply fellow spellcasters and creators.

Esotericists are in stock with the following trade items:

• Magic Materials: Spellcasting reagents with a cost of 0 gp are in incredibly heavy supply. Materials that are used for spells up to 5th level tend to be easily accessible. Spell materials that are used for 6th to 9th level spells tend to be rare and regulated in their trade. Certain magic materials may be incredibly difficult to acquire. Reagents for high level magic is utterly impossible to find at an Esotericist - and better found in a museum.
• Potions, Philters and Poisons: Most forms of restoration potions (such as healing, mana or stamina potions), unique potions and their ingredients, and even poisons are easy finds - or can be requested via prescription or need.
• Scrolls and Tomes: A miniature library is usually available, consisting of journals from experimenters, old tomes from retired adventurers, potion and crafting recipes and a regular flow of various spell scrolls. Blank paper, vellum, scrolls and tomes are also available for purchase.
• Spellcasting Focuses: Generalized arcane focuses, bardic instruments, druidic focuses, and holy symbols - including component pouches.
• Talismans, Trinkets and Regalia: Minor magical objects or nonmagical trinkets are aplenty within Esotericist shops. Various bits of jewelry, ornaments, and adornments are sold regularly - including hats, jackets and robes.
• Uncommon Magic Items: Low level magic objects (especially those in Xanathar's Guide to Everything), magic ammunition and spell-infused items such as wands and staffs can be found for purchase, albeit for a very short time.

High Magic

When the weave reignited before the beginning of the Dragon War, to the surprise of many magic users, the inhabitants of Pryxis were unaffected by Mystra's High Magic Ban. This meant that those with enough power and study could still enact the greatest forms of dweomercraft upon the world of Pryxis.

High magic has been utilized by the most powerful of heroes and the most treacherous villains across the lands of Pryxis - as High Magic does not discriminate against who may utilize it's awesome, god-like power.

The Guild of Three

The Guild of Three is the institution upon Pryxis that fundamentally runs almost every socio-economic facet of life across the globe. Even though they do not necessarily function as a governing body or royal line, every existing government and kingdom on Pryxis goes through some form of official channel with a branch of the Guild of Three to maintain power.

The Guild of Three was first established soon after the end of the Dragon War - seeing as how the masses of Pryxis were desperate for a centralized system of power distribution between kingdoms, governments and creeds, the Guild of Three was created as an official focal point for which all officiated business is conducted.

The Guild consists of three main branches - each of which deals with a specific function of society and upholds individual laws that those who work through them must adhere to in order to maintain their official positions. The Guild remains ever-neutral in regards to interfering with political agendas.

Every part of the Guild of Three can function as the Guild group patron from Tasha's Cauldron of Everything

The minutiae of the laws upheld by each branch of the Guild of Three are vast, but their basic laws are listed.

The Gilded Council

The Merchant's Guild is headed by a select few superiors - which oversee the grand scope and function of the guild itself. These council members normally have a wide variety of contacts throughout the world, ranging from underground connections, to a spy network amongst royalty groups.

These Gilded Superiors carry with them specialized magical gauntlets that have been rumored to transmute materials into pure gold upon a simple touch - an ability they use on those who violate their laws to pay for their crimes, either in blood or gold.

Laws of the Gilded

The Merchant's Guild upholds the following laws across Pryxis:

• The Coin must flow and never cease.
• Trade must be conducted unto the laws of their lands.
• Uphold the Sanctity of all agreements and contracts.

The Pryxian Calendar

Devised by the Archmage Aeternal: Pryxis during his first few centuries of rule, the Pryxian Calendar is a 427-day calendar, which is split into 12 months, each month a series of 35 days each, split into 5 weeks of 7 days each - with a set of 7 intercalation days at the very end of the year as a "week of renewal" which is used to celebrate the upcoming new year.

The 12 months are split into 4 seasons, each season with 3 months - with the Week of Renewal to take place at the end of each year. The Pryxian Calendar is keyed to reflect the full inclusion of all 4 seasons within 1 year, with no spillover of a season into another year - Example: upon the New Year, Spring begins.

Seasons and Renewal

The 4 Seasons are as follows;

• Spring (1st - 3rd months) (105 days)

• Summer (4th - 6th months) (105 days)

• Autumn (7th - 9th months) (105 days)

• Winter (10th - 12th months) (105 days)

• Week of Renewal (Last 7 days between winter and spring)

The final 7 days of each year are not regarded strictly as a month, but are instead seen as the days between years, where the inhabitants of Pryxis celebrate the passing of one cycle and the birth of the next - this week is almost always spent in jovial celebration across the planet.

The seasons even seem to momentarily pause during the Midnight Renewal, with the world experiencing an unnatural calmness and lack of inclement weather in between winter and spring.

The 7 Sins and 7 days

In honor of the 7 Gods who led humanity to freedom, they thereby named a day of the week for each deity who led mortalkind to freedom.

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

New Year's

Melting Pot of Faith

The world of Pryxis has a particularly interesting take on the aspect of gods, religions and faith - in that they accept and allow all forms of belief a chance to flourish.

Due to the nature of the Divine Intervention of the 7 sins during the Dragon War, the seven gods who first stepped forth to defend and uphold mortalkind were granted a special standing amongst the religious system of the World. Each of the seven gods represented a different pantheon and set of beliefs, and because of this, those that worship a particular pantheon worship one of the seven sins that corresponds to their pantheon.

For example, if one were to follow the Nordic religion and the belief in Valhalla, while they may worship Odin as their main deity, they would pay homage to Tyr, the God of Pride, as a representative of that pantheon.

Because of this, all faiths have been generally accepted by the masses of Pryxis - regardless of their connection to the seven sins or Pryxis himself. But each individual pays homage to some form of the deities and entities that freed them from draconic slavery.

Some faiths unique to other realms have their presence here as well, and even those considered alien or taboo are generally allowed - so long as it does not negatively impact others during their practice. Generally speaking, whatever belief an individual chooses to follow - whether in private or public - is their own personal matter.

Worship and Relations

The presence of deities and supernatural entities is an aspect that cannot be denied upon the world of Pryxis.

While some may shun the idea of owing any form of worship to any of the deities of the pantheon of sin, or even any other god or goddesses, the fact that they exist is something that cannot be disputed.

Those that do worship deities, whether they are of the pantheon of sin or a god that one of the sins represents, their amount of faith and worship can differ from person to person.

Apparition

While not a god, the Archmagus can produce an avatar-like simulacrum of himself when the time arises. When a complete show of Pryxis's undivided attention is deemed necessary, a vaguely humanoid, ethereal apparition of Pryxis will appear before those who seek direct counsel with the Archmagus. This apparition functions as a scrying sensor.

This apparition can appear anywhere across the world, and it is unknown whether or not Pryxis himself has a limit as to the number of apparitions he may create. It is known however, that the apparitions can do little more than listen, watch, and convey communications - although, it has been known that Pryxis will occasionally utilize the apparitions to fire off a bolt of fate (PM) when needed in the defense of his acolytes and agents.

It is rare for Pryxis to consider any circumstance substantial enough to allow an apparition to appear before those who call to him, as he believes those who wish to strive for success must do so through their own volition.

In incredibly dire times, the apparition can allow Pryxis himself to teleport directly to the location, seeming to manifest through the apparition itself. If this ever occurs, it indicates that an event has taken place in which Pryxis must be fully present to deal with.

Pryxis's Favor

Since the Archmagus Eternal has no need for worship, more often than not, those who excel in acquiring greater personal power gain his attention and respect. The Pryxis's Favor table offers several suggestions for the nature of your respect from the Archmagus Eternal.

Devotion to Pryxis

Pryxis offers no alternative ideals as to the function of your fealty to him. He encourages those who follow in his footsteps to pursue their own goals and ideals in life, focusing on the intention to better oneself and swear off the necessity to worship the gods or entities one would traditionally give faith to.

Iconoclastic Service

You must be an Iconoclast to swear fealty to Pryxis the Archmagus Eternal. In return for your fealty to him, he empowers your form with additional benefits to remain steadfast against outsiders and powerful entities.

At level 1, you gain the Iconoclast supernatural gift if you do not already have it.

Additionally, you gain the following benefits to your Iconoclast features as you gain character levels:

Myths of Pryxis

Pryxis is renowned throughout the world as the Archmagus Eternal, as even the world itself bears his name in respect to his grandeur. Some tales still tell of some of his less known accomplishments, and his legendary armaments.

Theomachy. The Story of how the Archmagus Eternal challeneged an eldritch Mad-King in singular combat is already a tale well written into the histories. But the means through which he slew the Mad-King, as well as many other deities and entities that came before and after, is through the use of his Viridium Trident: Theomachy. It is said that Theomachy was crafted for Pryxis by an elderly planeswalker from beyond the realms - one who abhorred the gods. The Trident was crafted from a green tailed comet, a branch of the tree of yggdrasil, and a piece of godstone from the astral plane. This trident has been the main tool of Deicide in the hands of Pryxis since it's birth.

The Tome of the Archmage. A black-bound, gold encrusted and bejeweled book seen continuously tethered and floating near the Archmagus Eternal, the Tome of the Archmage is said to contain secrets and formulas for magical rituals and high dweomer only passed between other High Archmages. The book was said to have been in the hands of Mordenkainnen, Shalidor, and even Karsus himself before being in the possession of Pryxis.

The Rift & Reawakening

Before the seven sins came to the world of Pryxis, their arrival was foretold by a deafening, booming crack that could be heard around the world - with a wave of multicolored blue fire that spread to every corner of the realm.

Soon, the booming sound was found to be sourced from a crack-like rift in the sky above the "Hand of Pryxis" - the 5 mountains where the Megapolis now stands - where a myriad of rainbow lights and an aurora of energy could be seen pouring from the opening.

Soon after, the seven gods flew through the rift, followed by legions of outsiders and supernatural creatures to fight off the Draconic Imperium - this signaled the beginning of the Dragon War for all mortalkind across the world.

Divine Compact

During and After the Dragon War, the Seven Sins have collectively worked together to ensure the protection and safety of the people of Pryxis - but on one condition: They would receive the majority of worship from the people of Pryxis on behalf of each of their respective pantheons.

This meant that if one were to adhere to any of the gods from a pantheon that held one of the seven sins, that sin would receive power for the worship of that particular pantheon. This would allow the seven sins to maintain continuous vigilance upon the world of Pryxis, while still allowing their respective pantheons to receive worship while they gain the majority of power from the faith. The masses of Pryxis agreed to this compact, and now dutifully follow the Church of the Seven Sins.

Of course, this leads to many individual and personal conflicts between the Seven Sins, as they continuously struggle to maintain their own individual power. But because of the Divine Compact, worshipers of the Pantheon of Sin receive staggeringly powerful rewards for their faith.

Main Deities

Upon the world of Pryxis, the Church of the Seven Sins are established as the main globally recognized religious institution that provides the basis through which the corresponding pantheons of each god branch outwards.

Other belief systems and faiths exist throughout the world - especially those of individual racial deities and entities, but many are not as generally accepted nor practiced as the Pantheon of Sin.

Avatars

Zariel often appears as a fiery haired, scarlet-winged solar clad in golden armor that has been charred by fire and soot. Her eyes are almost always streaming tears of blood, and her pale skin is often etched with glowing gold sigils of both celestial and fiendish languages.

When she appears before those who are of a good-willed nature, her form will often reflect her celestial nature more than her fiendish one - with her wings becoming a pink - to - white hue, and her hair taking on a more flowing white fire consistency. To those with more inherently evil intentions, she sometimes adopts the blackened horns and cracked skin of her devil nature, complete with darkened blood.

Zariel can also appear as a handful of other creatures in more subtle fashions: her favorites include raptoral hawks or vultures, a black and red hooded maiden woman adorned with fine jewelry, or sometimes as a mere raucous Imp. She may even adopt any traits of these creatures while within her semi-angelic state, such as a vulture's head, clawed extremities, or raptoral eyes.

Zariel's Favor

Zariel seeks out those who endure a life of challenge and wealth - pursuing their own elevation above others as the greatest proving of one's greater will. However, even when a follower of Zariel gains her favor, it is never without a form of proving. She will often times require a challenge of her most devoted - a test of their willpower and determination. What caused Zariel to turn her gaze upon you, and what test did you pass or are undergoing to prove yourself?

Devotion to Zariel

Zariel encourages power and self-interest, so it is no surprise that her champions follow her for their own interests as well. As a follower of Zariel, consider the ideals on the Zariel's Ideals table as alternatives to those suggested for your background.

Earning and Losing Piety

You increase your piety score to Zariel when you expand the goddess's influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these:

• Defeating a powerful creature or humanoid viciously.
• Gaining power or wealth regardless of the consequences.
• Increasing the influence of the Nine Hells, or hindering the efforts of the Abyss.

Your piety score to Zariel decreases if you diminish Zariel's influence in the world, interfere with her goals, or lose power through acts such as these:

• Giving away your wealth or power with no greater repayment.
• Failing to carry out a challenge or sworn vendetta.
• Slaying or Exorcising devils, or hindering their recruitment of souls for the Blood War.

Myths of Zariel

Zariel appears in many myths and legends, often times as a villain or foil to other gods or champions. The stories told by her followers speak of her avaricious nature, her bloody prowess in battle, and the stories of her cunning.

The Divine Vault. Legends tell of a massive extradimensional larder in which Zariel keeps her most treasured wealth and trophies from her conquests across the multiverse. Amongst her ever-expanding collection is a vast amount of coinage, gemstones, art objects and magic items. It is said that many would-be thieves find ways to teleport to her Divine Vault, only to become trapped with no way out. These thieves get what they rightfully deserve: a slow starving death amidst the treasures they so deeply coveted.

Lakosa, the Lavacious. In the story of Lakosa - a legendary arcane trickster - managed to find a backdoor entrance to Zariel's Divine Vault through the Astral Plane. He proceeded to venture much further into her larder than any who had tried before, memorizing the route he had taken to get back out. He stole away from her vault a century's worth of various bits of wealth, but none so valuable as the Warhammer of Zariel - the same maul wielded by Zariel while in the service of the Nine Hells. So impressed by these acts, Zariel choose to ascend him as her chief Nether Knight - an example as to the greed necessary to foil even a goddess.

Avatars

Tyr appears as a burlesque one-handed warrior, whose eyes are either covered with bloody bandages or with his eyes missing. He is usually donned in golden studded armor of finest craft, and his right hand is either un-bandaged or covered with a shield-bound stub. His longsword Justicar is never away from his side.

When Tyr approaches those who call upon him, his eyes (or eye, depending on his form) often glow with the color of brightly heated steel, but often fade away to empty sockets before he vanishes. His brow often holds a halo of faint embers and the sparks of heated metal. In times of extreme duress, he will manifest a pair of fiery wings composed of aurora like flames.

Tyr also can mantle the form of a variety of other creatures when he appears to his faithful - often times appearing as a fierce and loyal wardog, a burly yet peaceful bear, or the form of a goshawk. Sometimes he will appear as an old veteran soldier of any race, creed, or gender - always covered in simple worn garments and blind.

Tyr's Favor

Tyr selects the tried and true warriors who have endured a life of hardship and maintain a steadfast sense of unbound honor. When an individual gains the favor of Tyr, it is often a sign that not only are they fit to bear his pride, but also the weight of other's hardships upon their shoulders. What drove Tyr to turn his eyeless sight upon you, and perhaps what charge do you seek to uphold?

Devotion to Tyr

Following Tyr means committing oneself to the ideals of honor, pride, and respect - towards yourself, your comrades, and your enemies. As a follower of Tyr, consider the ideals of the Tyr's Ideals table as alternatives to those suggested for your background.

Earning and Losing Piety

You increase your piety score to Tyr when you expand the god's influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these:

• Carrying out a battle, duel, or fight fairly and with pride.
• Overcoming long and tedious odds honorably.
• Increasing the influence of Ysgard and the Norse Gods, or destroying evil entities such as undead.

Your piety score to Tyr decreases if you diminish Tyr's influence in the world, interfere with his goals, or lose power through acts such as these:

• Fighting unfairly, rigging a duel or challenge, or battling without honor or respect to your enemies.
• Harming the innocent or refusing the protection of the weak.
• Aiding those who work against the Norse pantheon, or helping evil entities.

Myths of Tyr

Tyr appears in many stories and tales, more often than not as a guiding mentor, a honorable warrior, or a holy guardian.

The Binding of Fenrir. Long ago, the Aesir decided to bind Fenrir the Dread Wolf (or Kezef the Chaos Hound) - a primordial titan and son of Loki, with bindings crafted by the ancient dwarven gods that could not be broken. Fenrir would only allow the bindings if one of the gods placed his hand within his mouth and promised not to move. Tyr thrust his hand in without hesitation, and, when the bindings appeared, Fenrir bit his hand, wrist and a good portion of forearm off. Tyr kept the stump of an arm as a mark of pride.

Tyr's Blinding. At the onset of the Time of Troubles, Tyr's eyes were put out by Lord Ao for failing to notice the theft of the Tablets of Fate - a twin set of divine stone tablets balancing the forces of law and chaos, which held the names and purposes of every god and primordial in existence - and for questioning the justice of Ao's response. Tyr stands by his decision to question the overgod, and has since learned to "see beyond sight", learning to peer directly into the hearts of mortals and immortals alike - knowing if the words they speak are truth, even when clouded by magic.

Avatars

Melchar appears as a slim yet chiseled desert warrior, with eyes that glow with an inner light akin to sparks of electricity. He normally sports flowing violet and bronzen battle regalia that leaves his hands and feet exposed and open to the elements - reminiscent of his inability to be chained or bound. His cape billows and flows seemingly on its own at all times.

When before those who have invoked his name or charge, he adopts a halo of helixed lightning, and manifests a pair of wings composed of fog clouds and metallic dust. His hands and feet periodically discharge electric arcs and sparks, and at times the arcing lightning will show his skeleton in an x-ray like fashion.

Melchar can additionally take the form of various other creatures when needing to remain subtle. A few of his favored creatures to appear as include the steppe eagle, the desert wolf, and even the tiny-yet-hyper-lethal sand cat. He also often appears as an emaciated slave with broken shackles upon their ankles, wrists, and neck - sometimes draped in flowing chains.

Melchar's Favor

Melchar choses champions who are fierce and unwavering, like the oncoming storm. Yet also choose those who have studied or exercised their personal powers in ways to supersede their own limits and the bindings put on them by society, their own body, or others around them. What actions or events have transpired around you that have earned you the mighty glare from the god of wrath?

Devotion to Melchar

Following Melchar means abandonment of the laws of civilization. Your laws are those of the rules of nature, rage, and your ancestors. As a followers of Melchar, consider the ideals of the Melchar's Ideals table as alternatives to those suggested for your background.

Earning and Losing Piety

You increase your piety score to Melchar when you expand the god's influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these:

• Freeing the bound, enslaved, indentured or broken.
• Enacting extreme vengeance for a significant wrong dealt to you or those you cherish.
• Increasing the influence of the Mulhorandi pantheon and the pharonic ancestors, or smiting those in positions of power.

Your piety score to Melchar decreases if you diminish Melchar's influence in the world, interfere with his goals, or lose power through acts such as these:

• Participating in slave trade, indentured servitude, or the exploitation of the weak.
• Allowing a display of disrespect or wrongdoing to go unpunished.
• Aiding those who work against the Mulhorandi gods, or blindly submitting to those in power.

Myths of Melchar

Melchar takes a place in a myriad of legends and tales, either as a heroic power that drives people to freedom, or as a chaotic foil and force of nature.

Trial of Desire. Long ago, a divine succubus named Lilith once began to harvest the souls brought to her by her underlings through forbidden pleasure pacts. Melchar considered this an act of servitude and enslavement, and he pleaded with Lilith to free the lost souls. Furious, she stated that the souls could only go free if Melchar could go but one day without indulging in the allure of her beauty. Melchar stated he would reside within her domain not just for a day, but for seven without so much as a single thought of her flesh. For 7 days, Melchar resided within her presence, and unknown to Lilith; Melchar had never known the touch of another creature carnally, nor ever desired such - and at the end of the trial, the souls were released.

The Glassed Canyon. Ages after the end of the Dragon War, whispers of the potential return of the First Mad King at the hands of a Void Greatwyrm had reached Melchar's senses. Enraged at the idea of the Mad King's return, he personally sought out the greatwyrm and slew him upon the desert landscape of Pryxis - their battle etching a massive swathe in the bedrock and sand, creating a canyon of jagged and cracked glass that many revere as sacred.

Avatars

Oghma appears as a heavily tattooed and painted, venerably old man with an overflowing beard woven with vines, and with softly glowing blue-green eyes. His apparel is often times very simple and plain - typically priest's garb mixed with wizards robes, normally taking on earthy hues and cut stones. Almost every variation of his appearances has a pair of pointed toe boots.

When appearing before those who call upon his overflowing knowledge, his tattoos and body paint (which are drawn in several overlapping languages) glow with soft, ember-like color and he will adopt a halo of flittering glowing runes and musical notes which overlap to convey the words he speaks.

Oghma additionally takes the forms of other creatures when attempting to maintain an air of subtlety. Often taking the form of an owl or songbird, or sometimes a squirrel or other rodent. He also can appear as a young, handsome, dark-skinned man in bright, resplendent, and stylish clothes - almost always with a lute or other instrument.

Oghma's Favor

Followers of Oghma are less his agents, moreso his students - and like a teacher, he often times can be as scalding as he is protective. Those who follow him are wary of disappointing him, lest they be made an example of in front of their peers. How did you attract the Lord of Lore's attention? The Oghma's Favor table offers a few suggestions.

Devotion to Oghma

Following Oghma means an adherence to the pursuit of ideas, studying, and being ready to uncover the secrets of reality. As a follower of Oghma, consider the options on the Oghma's Ideals table as alternatives to those suggested for your background.

Earning and Losing Piety

You increase your piety score to Oghma when you expand the god's influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these:

• Revealing a critical truth, secret or discovery.
• Mediating a major dispute or conflict.
• Increasing the influence of the Celtic pantheon, or preserving the forces of nature.

Your piety score to Oghma decreases if you diminish Oghma's influence in the world, interfere with his goals, or lose power through acts such as these:

• Selfishly refusing to share information.
• Destroying research or knowledge.
• Aiding those who work against the Celtic gods, or willfully destroying a natural wonder.

Myths of Oghma

Oghma is a part of many stories and legends - often as a watcher or judge to the conflicts at hand. But when not impartial, Oghma often appears as a powerful sage who holds powers over the forces of nature.

Father of Onomancy. It is said that the art of true naming (or Onomancy) was created by Oghma - being among the first few deities who wandered the fabric of the multiverse when it was young, and that he was the entity who named almost every concept, creature, and object in existence. Because of this, theories abound that Oghma never gave himself a name, choosing instead to keep his original name hidden. If this is the case, then two questions remain: What was Oghma's original name, and who gave him the name of Oghma?

Future Sight. Legends tell that Oghma possesses the gift of future sight - the ability to see much further into the future than most deities or entities of his type. This grants him the unique ability to know more of the potential knowledge and sciences of the multiverse before most other entities. In fact, due to this facet of his dominion, he is constantly in a state of intellectual war with the god Hex, who strives to keep many future and past discoveries secret to enhance their power of obfuscation. Nevertheless, Oghma continues to watch as the secrets of time unfold before him, content with teaching whatever he may discover.

Avatars

Hex appears as a robed, hooded and masked figure with only dark pools of eyes visible - which seep ichorous black tears. More often than not, the robed figure glides across the ground and through the air. The apparel manifested tends to match the atmosphere of the surroundings they appear - with colors of steely black, pallid cream grey, or navy blue.

When manifesting before those who would plead for their appearance, Hex will adopt a halo that appears as an eclipsed moon. At times, tendrils of dark, unknown material fastened with claw like tips will extend out from underneath Hex's robes, usually to use as weapons, appendages, or tools.

Hex also takes the forms of other creatures in order to stay vaguely unknown themselves. Some of their favored creatures include various kinds of snakes such as asps or cobras, oozes, and octopi - or things of a similar weird nature. Hex will sometimes appear as a monstrosity of any form, and when doing so, may involve any manner of other features from the previously stated creatures.

Hex's Favor

Followers of Hex are expected by their god to be cunning, deceptive and self-sufficient. They must pursue what they deem necessary to engage in the throes of madness, to steer society ever closer to the embrace of darkness and insanity. Those who follow Hex tend to be touched by some form of madness or inspiration - which go hand in hand. What did you do to begin walking the path of the Mad God? The Hex's Favor table offers a handful of suggestions.

Devotion to Hex

Following Hex means the pursuit of madness, darkness, lies and trickery in order to best traverse reality by utilizing unreality. As a follower of Hex, consider the options on the Hex's Ideals table as alternatives to those suggested for your background.

Earning and Losing Piety

You increase your piety score to Hex when you expand the god's influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these:

• Keeping secrets, hiding information, or foiling the plans of others.
• Spreading madness and protecting the insane.
• Increasing the influence of Eldritch entities or Outer gods.

Your piety score to Hex decreases if you diminish Hex's influence in the world, interfere with their goals, or lose power through acts such as these:

• Revealing secrets that should remain hidden.
• Punishing or restoring those who carry the seeds of madness.
• Aiding those who work against the Eldritch entities (so long as the entities are allied with Hex).

Myths of Hex

The tales told of Hex's deeds often speak of their tenacity, subterfuge, wit and maddening inspiration.

False Throne. Rumors and legends abound that the original seat of Envy did not always belong to the entity known as Hex, and that instead, Hex usurped the position of divinity from a previously chosen deity. These rumors cannot be verified however - not even by other members of the gods - as all trace of the would be progenitor seem to be nonexistent. Because of this, followers of Hex often times pursue the practice of adopting personas or altering themselves to replace others within their lives, a form of reverence to their deity.

Archimedes, Mad Artificer. During the Dragon War, a man by the name of Archimedes was plucked from another realm of the cosmos to carry out the bidding of Hex's inscrutable demands. In the process of being pulled from another reality, Archimedes found himself tumbling through the path between worlds and sanity, delving further than most into the clutches of pure unadulterated madness. When finally freed from the transit between worlds and minds, he found new insights into the application and production of newfound technologies, which revolutionized the battlefronts of the Dragon War, and fueled the age of rebirth.

Avatars

Mishakal appears as an otherworldly and beautiful feminine figure draped in flowing silken sky-blue garments and adorned with various bits of golden jewelry and filigree. Her garment is traditionally embroidered with silver thread that seems to flow like water.

When taking form before those who invoke her presence, Mishakal will often appear with a glowing aura of gentle light that suffuses her skin, and her eyes tend to glow with a vibrant blue light. Mishakal always appears in a form that is most pleasing to the individual and their current turmoil - a motherly figure for those in dire jeopardy, or a lover for those who feel lost or neglected.

Mishakal also adopts forms of comfort creatures or those of humanoids that instill an air of peace when needing to remain subtle or calm. Some of her preferred creatures include rabbits, hares, or capybaras and occasionally a peacock or various forms of gulls. In times of extreme duress, Mishakal will manifest a pair of beautiful peacock wings to shield her faithful.

Mishakal's Favor

Followers of Mishakal are expected to hold themselves in high performance and stature from their peers, as well as maintain an air of calmness and brevity when dealing with threats as well as tending to the infirmed, pained, or those in need. Those who swear themselves to Mishakal are expected to embrace the pain of others and ensure their continuous restoration. What did you do to be welcomed into the loving embrace of the Goddess of health and comfort? The Mishakal's Favor table offers a handful of suggestions.

Devotion to Mishakal

Following Mishakal entails a life of healing, nurturing growth, and restoration. As a follower of Mishakal, consider the options on the Mishakal's Ideals table as alternatives to those suggested for your background.

Earning and Losing Piety

You increase your piety score to Mishakal when you expand the goddess's influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these:

• Healing or tending to the wounded, sick, or dying.
• Bringing physical comfort to others through food, vice, or touch.
• Increasing the influence of the Greek Pantheon, or aiding Good entities.

Your piety score to Mishakal decreases if you diminish Mishakal's influence in the world, interfere with her goals, or lose power through acts such as these:

• Hurting the innocent or allowing pain to fester past it's need.
• Destroying alchemical, medical, pathological, or similar research.
• Aiding those who work against the Greek Gods or aiding Evil entities.

Myths of Mishakal

Stories of Mishakal center mostly around the powers of her healing abilities, the teachings of medicine, or her history in previous pantheons.

Separated Goddess. Long ago, before she became widely known as Mishakal both on Krynn and Pryxis, she once went under the name of Hera - a Greek Goddess of maidenhood and fertility. During this time, she was married to the God Zeus - a wrathful and petulant man-child who drove her to fits of madness through his many, MANY unfaithful desires. One day, she had enough of the miserable thunder-god and gathered all misbegotten or otherwise abandoned children of Zeus's pitiful exploits and marched all his would-be demigods to Olympus, where they proceeded to corner and tear him asunder under her divine glare. After a dozen re-manifestations of Zeus, he finally begged for forgiveness - which Mishakal then demanded he perform reprimands for every woman he sullied and tortured. After 9,000 years, Zeus still struggles to maintain his promise - and Mishakal now ensures his desires remain forever chained.

Fountain of Youth. It is said that a natural pool of Mishakal's tears combined with the coldest glacial runoff remains hidden upon the world of Pryxis - and that these waters not only heal every affliction, disease, or curse imaginable, but also heal the effects of time upon the drinker.

Avatars

Chemosh appears as a sickly pale, yet elegant man with flowing white hair that seems to blow in a non-existent breeze. More often than not, he is dressed in a fine black suit with a collared mantle that drapes from his back and is seemingly woven from dark fog.

When manifesting before his most dutiful followers, Chemosh adopts eyes that glow with sickening green radiance, and his hair will whip about as if by a gale-force wind. With every footstep, the vegetation and ground will crack and become barren, as if his mere touch snuffs the light within all life like a gasping breath.

Chemosh can also take the form of other creatures when attempting to remain distant. Some of his favored creatures include goats or rams, sloths (obviously), and bats. When the need for a show of force is necessary Chemosh will manifest a multiarmed form of various beast appendages and don a horned head shielded by bat wings to reveal his truly demonic nature.

Chemosh's Favor

As every soul eventually finds themselves within the embrace of death, Chemosh feels as though every spirit is already his to manipulate to his whims. However, true followers of Chemosh embrace their own destiny with unfalteringly faith. How did you earn your grim service to Chemosh? The Chemosh's Favor table offers a handful of suggestions.

Devotion to Chemosh

Following Chemosh means embracing the touch of death, eternal rest, and grim service. As a follower of Chemosh, consider the options on the Chemosh's Ideals table as alternatives to those suggested for your background.

Earning and Losing Piety

You increase your piety score to Chemosh when you expand the god's influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these:

• Enforcing the act of death and ensuring burial rites and funerals are managed.
• Convincing an individual or group to accept misfortune and embrace apathy.
• Increasing the influence of the Abyss, or hindering the efforts of the Nine Hells.

Your piety score to Chemosh decreases if you diminish Chemosh's influence in the world, interfere with his goals, or lose power through acts such as these:

• Saving a life that was meant to pass on, or performing unneeded resurrections.
• Denying a person their final rites or wishes before completing their mortal journey.
• Slaying undead necessary to Chemosh's will, or exorcising demonic entities.

Myths of Chemosh

Chemosh appears in a myriad of legends and stories as an evil force of nature, or a representation of the inevitable end.

Abyssal Embrace. Not always associated with the demonic entities of the Abyss, Chemosh was once merely an evil god of the dead and had a much more isolated role in the afterlife. When Orcus, the Demon Prince of undeath came to converse with a troubled Chemosh, the two decidedly struck a bargain with one another: Orcus would grant Chemosh a fraction of demonic power to enhance his godly abilities, and in turn, Chemosh would supply Orcus with undead legions to fight the Blood War. This pact is known as the Abyssal Embrace, and it represents Chemosh's ascension to a higher level of godhood through the infusion of demonic ichor from the depths of the Abyss.

Kurith, Ever-Dreamer. During the Dragon War, a great necromancer by the name of Kurith discovered a means of utilizing the dreams of his followers to create spiritual "Dreamstriders" that buffered the front lines of the war - even when their bodies were infirmed or injured. This resulted in the ability to fuel the war effort even when physical troops could not be supplied or provided, becoming an essential aspect of surviving the Dragon War. Kurith himself discovered a way to mantle several of these Dreamstriders at once to staggeringly deadly effects upon the battlefield.

Honored Fallen

The Heroic Tribunal consists of three prime heroes whose lives are honored as prime examples of the strength and courage of mortalkind during the age of the Dragon War.

Gilthunder Dragonheart - a half dragon dark elf who embraced the ways of the bloodhunter to ensure the mystical arts of dragoons, lancers and the way of the voice was maintained.

Haedrig Wyrmsbane - a towering goliath who singlehanded cut swathes into the armies of the Draconic Imperium and shook mountains under his thunderous fists.

Zolis Sephret - a holy human who swore herself to the fealty of the overspirits of reality and ushered the souls of countless lives to their final rest.

These three saints are honored by the masses of Pryxis for their countless sacrifices throughout their lifetimes - and are considered just as instrumental in their freedom as the arrival of the seven sins.

Mortal Saints

The masses upon Pryxis worship the Seven Sins as the core religious institution - but in memoriam of the three heroes who exemplify the tenets of their desire for freedom, the Heroic Tribunal are worshiped as Saints under the Pantheon of Sin, effectively ensuring their memories live on within the hearts and minds of the people they saved.

It is said that the Heroic Tribunal were granted their own divine thrones after their deaths by the Pantheon of Sin, allowing them to effectively become a minor pantheon.

People who follow the tenets of the Heroic Tribunal originally gained no benefits from their worship, but as time passed, small miracles and acts of divine magic began to flow through those who honored them - implying that not only did the Heroic Tribunal live on, but they have also ascended to a higher state of being akin to quasideities.

Quasi Gods

Because the Heroic Tribunal is not a true pantheon of gods, the powers they grant are fundamentally lesser than the grandiose powers of the Pantheon of Sin; however, honoring the Heroic Tribunal does not take away from the worship of the Pantheon of Sin - in fact, it is encouraged by the Seven Gods.

When visiting temples to the Pantheon of Sin, it is traditional to find small shrines to each of the members of the Heroic Tribunal grouped near the entrance, where they symbolically take up the mantle as the messengers and intermediaries between the mortals and the gods themselves.

Gaining Gifts

To gain a gift, one must simply pay homage to the minor deity of the Heroic Tribunal that they most identify with. Paying homage can only be done at a shrine or holy site dedicated to the minor deity in question.

Homage is traditionally given in the form of reverent prayer or symbolic gesticulation before the shrine of one of the Heroic Tribunal; however, the act of libation, small offerings or contemplative gratitude is equally acceptable.

Sometimes, if the minor deity believes the individual is not upholding their tenets properly, the deity can choose to withhold their gifts until proven otherwise.

Honored Power

When paying homage, minor deities can grant small gifts as tokens of their gratitude for new or continuous faith.

These gifts can only be used once before disappearing, you can only have one gift from any god within the Heroic Tribunal at a time, and you cannot gain another until you use the gift and 3 days have passed.

Pact Eater. No tale tells of such a savage display of silver-tongued charisma towards those who would seek to betray him as the case of the tale of Dirjun, the Pact Devil. Dirjun had approached Gilthunder with the intentions of luring Gilthunder into a pact which would forfeit his kingdom and rebellion for the sake of greater power - but doing so would have indeed granted him the powers of a fiend. After a mere hour of deliberating between Gilthunder and Dirjun, the pact devil had sorely miscalculated the lancer's ability to perceive trickery and lies, and instead was lured into giving up his own power, which Gilthunder gleefully embraced. He then slew the Pact Devil and took charge of all his still existing pacts, becoming a mortal pact keeper. It is said that even now, Gilthunder maintains a network of rebel pact-devils under his control.

King of Giantkin. When Haedrig united the various clans, tribes, wanderers, and collections of his people under one unified banner, it is said that he journeyed back to the once great city he was born within and rebuilt the city as the seat of his newly founded kingdom. There, he established a new reign of loyalty and discipline which must be upheld by each new king to take the throne after him. This culminated in the establishment of the Giant-Stones; 7 sets of massive column stones scattered throughout the world, which each king must pilgrimage to in order to receive the blessing of the Giant Gods before ascending to the throne. The first (and last) stone is the massive throne upon which Haedrig and each successive king sits upon.

Tender of Heroes. Legends tell of a cloaked and hooded figure who attends the funerals of all those who have enacted great deeds within their lives for the betterment of mortalkind - whether their effects can be felt immediately or distantly. When a hero dies a slow, painful, and lonely death with their deeds unknown to anyone or anything, it is said that Zolis herself will oftentimes appear to grant last rites and regale the hero with all their greatest deeds throughout their lifetime. At times, these retellings will peer into the future; allowing the hero to know that their sacrifices were not in vain. She will then close the eyes of the hero and bury them honorably, marked with a tombstone not with their name - but with their greatest deed. As time does not care for names, yet great deeds live on.

General Overview

The lands of Pryxis are as banal and standardized as they are unique and baffling; each continent that remains un-subsumed by the great deluge exhibit the general non-magic biomes and environments one would expect from any world - until you venture far or deep enough into those lands, only to find areas that defy the laws of reality and yet, are naturally accepted by the surrounding natives.

Again, the lands of Pryxis are unique in their ability to adapt and adopt any who settle there. Many continents are home to races that have ancestral lineages dating back before the spellplague - insisting that they have lived upon that land since time immemorial (whether this is true or not is a moot point).

Regardless of where, when or even how, the lands of Pryxis are home to not only a variety of races and peoples, but also magical nexuses and adaptive environments that astound many who cross them.

Continental Information

Each named continent offers generalized information pertaining to the environments, settlements, and basic history of the civilized areas present in those continents.

Additionally, each section offers a localized map of the continent, a map of the capital city, and a handful of key points of interest pertaining to the individual continent. As for non-major villages and towns, there are town name generators to allow the creation of localized cities and settlements that adventurers could come across - and information pertaining to their construction.

Environments

The following environments represent the dominant landscapes that exist upon the world of Pryxis. Each environment counts as a separate favored terrain for Rangers.

The presence of some Environs does not negate other Environs - it merely indicates the dominant land type.

Apulean Chain

• Main Environs: Coastal, Swamp, Grassland
• Capital City: Rosbern
• Main Cities: Anelin, Ghothra, Mallaig

The Apulean Chain is a massive archipelago of several islands and landmasses that sprawl across the northern hemisphere of the Lucent Sea - namely within the temperate zone.

These islands share no singular unified government, and instead each particularly large (and settled) landmass governs their own laws and districts through the governance of city-states.

The largest city-state is that of Rosbern; which the rest of the Apulean Chain conducts world trade through and utilizes it as the main hub for travel.

Analin and Mallaig are the next main cities of the Apulean Chain - and both cities reside within the same section of land, resulting in ongoing conflict and uneasy cooperation with both cities.

Ghothra is the city residing closest to the Pryxiria border, and is also the only city within the Apulean Chain that functions as a meritocracy - a militarized governance - due to the inherent danger and hazards of the land they reside upon.

As for the scattershot of islands that reside throughout the Apulean Chain, there exist several makeshift villages and towns that may answer to the governance of the previously listed cities, or may function entirely outside the law.

Apulean Utilitarianism

Structures within the Apulean Chain take on a style of architecture in which their form matches their purpose.

Utilitarian buildings are monuments to industrial practicality, and such structures are usually constructed with very inexpensive materials (typically basic brick, stone, wooden beams and iron sheets from the surroundings) and showcase limited applied detail or decorum.

Many visitors to the Apulean Chain may find the bare nature of the buildings and lack of external decorations to be damn-near unsettling - not accounting those few individuals with more simplistic desires or ascetic disciplines.

Abyssal Tides

The Western Landmass has been permanently altered by the Demonic Incursion pouring forth from the Abyssal Gate deep within the tropical forest.

Featuring otherworldly and demonic-influenced flora and fauna, as well as the armies of the abyss pouring forth into the surrounding landscape - this area is considered to be one of the deadliest places on the planet.

Due to regular invasions, as well as the regenerating corruptive capabilities of Demonic Ichor to pervert the prime material - the surrounding land and its inhabitants are to be purged by any means necessary. All attempts to approach the Abyssal Gate have proven fruitless so far.

Belgrad

• Main Environs: Grassland, Forest, Mountain
• Capital City: Nimik
• Main Cities: Dhor Volbur, Na'Arth

The Continent of Belgrad is the middle continent upon the Cycallu Ocean (also known as the Stormy Sea) and is rife with thick temperate forests to the south which blend into northern tropical jungles.

Belgrad is ruled by an Aristocratic council that oversees the laws and relations between the people and the governing body. Each main city produces their own council members for the surrounding lands, and the main city of Nimik houses the government center.

The metropolis of Nimik is a renowned trade city for the surrounding continents: representing a hub from which the people, customs, and goods from every other land pass through.

Dhor Volbur is a city set within a carved out mountainside, and a majority of the city resides underground or within the caverns of the mountain. Dhor Volbur is also known to be a public entrance that leads downwards into the underdark.

Na'Arth is an incredibly beautiful elven city deep within the forests of Belgrad. The city resides in one of the darkest areas of the Belgrad forest region, and even though the surroundings are wild and untamed, the city itself stands in stark, civilized contrast.

Belgradian Baroque

The architecture of Belgrad utilizes a highly opulent style of building, design, and the incorporation of various forms of art in its structures.

Influenced by ancient elves of the land, Baroque architectural plans incorporate an oval and dynamic shape where the spaces favor the heightening of motion - particularly large round domes. There is a presence of dramatic and contrasting lighting with illusory and vividly painted ceilings or walls.

Those who have a chance to view the more spectacular structures of urban Belgrad are treated with visual and theatrical effects which invoke a sense of awe and wonder. To some, however, the Baroque style is seen more as over-the-top and holier-than-thou.

Briarn

• Main Environs: Grassland, Forest, Mountain
• Capital City: Mirstone
• Main Cities: Hulgal, Khol Lodar

The Continent of Briarn can be found upon the edges of the Lucent, Cycallu, and Esvista Oceans - and is the third largest landmass upon the world.

Briarn is a vastly mountainous landmass, and a majority of the inward land is dominated by a spiraling mountain range. The rest of the continent is covered in thick woodlands and sprawling meadows - but all of which lies upon an incredibly hilly and rolling terrain of crags and cliffs.

The Stonecarved city of Mirstone is both the capital city and main port of the continent of Briarn. The isle upon which Mirstone resides is continuously wracked by storms from the turbulent waters, and thus, has been carved to withstand the most dangerous of storm swells and cataclysmic waves.

Hulgal is the north-eastern city of Briarn, and is seen as an incredible revenue for tourism and vacation upon the temperate areas of the continent - where the shores meet the vast meadows and rolling valleys of the landscape.

Khol Lodar is the most mysterious and secluded city within Briarn - a massive valley of carved ziggurats and towers nestled within the mountainous center of the landmass, which is only accessible via the massive river leading inwards, or through dangerous underground tunnels.

Briarnist Romanesque

Those who live within Briarn have made great use of the abundancy of quarried stone to create massive and sturdily built structures.

Romanesque buildings are known for their massive quality, thick walls, round arches, sturdy pillars, barrel vaults, large towers and decorative arcading. Romanesque structuring utilized bricks, limestone, granite, and flint in various regions in conjunction with a thick-bedded mortar to create picturesque forms.

When walking the urban locales of Briarn - many people take notice of the vast number of pillars, fortress-like walls, and expansive stairwork that brings about an air of security and strength, as if the buildings themselves were bulwarks against the world.

Egyix

• Main Environs: Desert, Grassland, Mountain
• Capital City: Ashsym
• Main Cities: Saneis, Aksai, Benou, Kipos

The Continent of Egyix is located between the Esvista Expanse and Loccon Depths - and is the second largest landmass upon the world.

Egyix is characterized by a supermassive desert expanse known as the "Bare Wastes" cropped between mountain ranges on either side of the continent, and a tropical jungle to the northeast. Wandering the Bare Wastes without guides is considered tantamount to suicide.

Ashsym is the capital of Egyix, which is built upon an isolated oasis island that sits upon an inner sea, aptly named the "Glassen Sea" for it's supernaturally sublime waters.

Saneus is the city to the far West of the continent, and the only safe port that leads into the Bare Wastes.

Aksai is located to the north upon a separated landmass and several smaller islands - which acts as the refueling port for many ships passing through the Esvista Expanse.

Benou is a miner and prospector's city created on the very edge of the Egyix jungle, and opens into the Gulf of Herkut - where various mining operations take place.

Kipos is the forbidden ruined city to the southeast, found at the base of Mount Kipos. No living creature is permited to step foot anywhere within the salt barrens stretching out from the mountain.

Egyxian Doricism

The lands of Egyix are rife with many forms of architecture that emphasize simplicity, sturdiness, and minimalism that evoke a sense of uniformity and strength.

Being the first continent of Pryxis to bend their knee to the Draconic Imperium, the structural architecture of the region is heavily influenced by the elegance of dragons: simple-yet-beautiful. Columns, vast smooth stone edifices, and open-air courts and halls adorned with glasswork murals and filigree are the most memorable aspects of the style.

The utilization of various forms of bleached sandstone, lime and sand-glass are the defining material features of the solid structures. Indeed, walking amidst the few remaining Egyxian stone ruins brings to mind the idea that the cities were built to wholly accommodate (and emphasize) the might and majesty of their Draconic Lords.

Ilend Isles

• Main Environs: Cold, Mountain, Swamp
• Capital City: Farfell
• Main Cities: Brego, Ulross

The continent known as the Ilend Isles is located past the arctic circle to the north, and is a collection of three separate landmasses upon the Lucent Sea and Arctic Ocean.

The peoples and inhabitants of the Ilend Isles are considered weird and strange to many outsiders - despite appearing as normal people (albeit with some strange quirks) - and are generally adverse to interacting with those outside their continent.

The main cities of the Ilend Isles all reside within the same tri-coast area, allowing direct communication and trade, as well as easy access to their more colonial-esque lands and peoples.

The capital city of Farfell is located upon the middle-most Isle of the trifecta, and it's inhabitants are more open to outside interaction than it's brethren cities.

Brego is the main city of the southern landmass, and was built upon a ghost town of a camp left behind by an army of adventurers lost to the wilds.

Ulross is the city of the northern landmass, and is characterized by it's massive walls and the incredibly strange inhabitants - including those of a particularly ghoulish nature.

Ilendian Gothic

Structures within the Ilend Isles boast a form of construction that emphasizes the use of spired and domed buildings.

Since the isles harbor some of the earliest recorded clockwork ruins, the architecture aboveground on the continents boasts a similarly sleek-and-effective style. Utilizing a distinguished type of "sharp" masonry that encompasses cavernous spaces, pointed rooftops for extended height, flying buttresses, wrought iron spires and domes, and the precise use of stained glass windows and tracery to provide the utmost natural light indoors.

As one walks the streets of the Ilendian metropolitan regions, one cannot help but notice the jutting rooftops and sharpened spires adorned with grotesques and gargoyles - seeking to pierce the sky itself.

Olis

• Main Environs: Coastal, Cold, Mountain
• Capital City: Huxbert
• Main Cities: N/A

The solitary continent of Olis is the northern-most landmass upon the world of Pryxis, and is isolated upon the Arctic Ocean.

Olis was originally an uninhabited continent until roughly 800 years ago, when a desperate group of pirates - eager to escape the growing influence of the Guild of Three - began to inhabit the secluded and seemingly forgotten landmass to the north. Here they found natural hotsprings buried within the ice and snow, and built settlements upon them.

The frozen lands of Olis are nearly uninhabitable, yet the pirate lords and captains that have set up residence here have done so with the support of various other unified piracy groups.

The only city upon Olis is the massive sprawl of makeshift skyscrapers and housing crafted from broken ships and boats - Huxbert.

Huxbert has been painstakingly crafted from steel, wood, sweat, and blood by the pirates who regularly settle here. The city of Olis is nearly lawless, but takes on an meritocratic dictatorship: the strongest pirate lord rules.

The pirates of Olis regularly launch raids on the Apulean chain and the Ilend Isles.

Olisan "Scavenger-Style"

Due to the remote and survivalist nature of the land of Olis, the architecture of the region reflects the need to make due with what is available.

Forgoing traditional styles of construction, the populace instead utilizes what materials can be scavenged from pre-existing sources - the main sources include (but are not limited to): wrecked ships, industrial cargo, flotsam, deconstructed ruins, megafauna carcasses, and natural alcoves and could-be structures. Many structures show signs of repetitive destruction and reconstruction from multiple materials.

While mining and logging are options available for construction, the competitive nature of the Olisan masses (and their "professional pursuits") make a permanent and well-crafted structure not only expensive to maintain, but also present a target-rich option for other scavengers and thieves.

Pryxiria

• Main Environs: Grassland, Forest, Mountain
• Capital City: Pryxis Megalopolis
• Main Cities: Cartofoloph, Kragenferth, Aryowend

The largest landmass upon the world of Pryxis shares a facsimile of it's name - as it represents the singular collection of the entire planet's people, customs, technology, and magic.

A continent dominated by massive fields of sprawling crags and grasslands, from which 3 metropolises and the single largest metropolitan center resides. Pryxiria translates directly to "The Body of Pryxis", and indeed, is the most easily identifiable landmass from orbit.

The World Capital and Starport of the Pryxis Megalopolis is a massive network of urban sprawl that functions as a whole country unto itself while overseeing all relations on and off the planet.

Cartofoloph is the northern metropolis of the continent, and holds the largest farmland on the planet, as well as a booming research into biofuel.

Kragenferth can be found nestled next to a massive freshwater sea to the east - which is often filled with Spelljammers and starships in wet/drydock.

Aryowend is the western port city that holds sway over the waterways and roads that lead throughout Pryxiria. The main river that leads inland from the sea is the main waterway that connects to each other city within the continent - and is the main means of reaching the Megalopolis.

Pryxirian Deco-Victorianism

As the melting pot of the world of Pryxis, the architecture of the land exhibits a fusion of multiple other disciplines which blend into a form that couples decor and geometry as the defining features.

Many structures in the Pryxirian lands are multi-storied and inter-connected, attempting to make the most of vertical design rather than outwards expansion - resulting in the densest urban areas sporting massive towers and superstructures, with the tallest of them able to function as a town unto themselves. These structures are almost always fashioned from various alloys of metal, glass and industrial ceramics and exhibit artistic geometric or floral proportions.

Navigating the urban sprawls of the land will often times be incredibly confusing for newcomers and still veritably befuddling for natives, as the maze-like networks of streets are difficult to navigate for the unknowing wanderer - and even moreso when visiting a towering superstructure.

Triarch

• Main Environs: Grassland, Mountain
• Capital City: Sisterton
• Main Cities: Falsar, Marrowtown, Uzbecki

The Triarch is an equatorial, hilly landmass that is nestled between the Lucent Sea and Cycallu Ocean.

Consisting of fertile farmland that stretches over rolling hills, the Triarch provides essential produce and livestock for several continents, and holds the remnant glassed graveyard of the final battle of the Dragon War - aptly named "The White Scar".

The capital city of Sisterton is a frugal-yet-effective city which rests as the prime jewel of the Triach itself. The city leads the continent through their steadfast dictates steeped heavily in a proud heritage from their founder.

Each main city of the Triarch is built upon coastal waters - namely due to the use of the Triarch as a military continent during the Dragon War.

Falsar is the magic city nestled on the inside edge of the southern coast.

Marrowton is the militaristic academy city located along the coastal border of the continent.

Uzbecki is the exceptional builder's haven planted on the fulcrum of the south-eastern peninsula.

Triarchist Tudorism

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Tuyari

• Main Environs: Coast, Grassland, Swamp
• Capital City: Shedo
• Main Cities: Tongha, Yungai

The Landmass and subsequent islands of Tuyari stretch from the tropic line to past the antarctic circle, and is surrounded by the Loccon Depths on all sides - save the southern tides, which reside within the Antarctic Ocean.

Tuyari is locked within a feudal state of governance, with contesting warlords vying for various positions of power within the dynastic kingdom.

The capital city of Shedo resides in the middle of the main landmass, at the base of its mountain range overlooking an inner sea. From here, the current dynasty rules from the royal palace.

Tongha is the western port city, and represents the main locale from which the rest of Tuyari receives their imports.

Yungai is an isolated port upon the northern isle of the continent which rarely allows outsiders to dock there without exact permission from the Tuyaric Empire - the reasons for such are unknown to those outside the monastery.

Tuyaric Orientalism

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Vanwa

• Main Environs: Grassland, Forest, Mountain
• Capital City: Isenholde
• Main Cities: Barakaburg, Kustelburg

The Continent of Vanwa lies between the Cycallu Ocean and Esvista Expanse, with the Antarctic Ocean to the south.

Vanwa is a land of varying different biomes and locales - all of which lend an air of danger and dire circumstance to newcomers unaware of the threats that lurk within. Many would-be adventurers have perished here, lending credence to the translation of the name "Vanwa" meaning "Lost".

The city of Isenholde represents the main city of the continent, but can barely be considered a "capital" by any means. Isenholde is the only metropolitan city upon Vanwa, as the dangers inherent in the continent rarely allow civilized towns or villages to be developed.

Barakaburg is a newcomer city, founded only recently within the past decade by a group of adventurers. The city is built around an old drinking hall that originally represented the only settlement within the western side of the continent.

Fiskaholm can be found to the far north upon an isolated peninsula past a massive mountain, which allows it to be the only safe haven from the many dangers of Vanwa. Because of this, most ships dock in Fiskaholm, never setting foot in the areas to the south.

Vanwan Nordic

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Arctic

• Main Environs: Cold, Coastal
• Main Cities: Hookenkust

Beyond the Arctic Circle lies the treacherous frozen wasteland of the Arctic itself.

The Arctic is the northern landmass that holds the North Pole at it's center. It is said that long before the Archmagus Eternal lived - hundreds of eons ago - an ancient and noble kingdom once resided here, and from this kingdom, the rest of the world was ruled over by a powerful god-like entity.

These are mere myths and legends, as permafrost and ice tell no tales.

Antarctic

• Main Environs: Cold, Coastal
• Main Cities: Basvilla

Below the Antarctic Circle lies the largest icy landmass upon the world of Pryxis.

The Antarctic is practically as desolate as a graveyard, save for the occasional tribal peoples who wander the frozen wastes seeking to live a simple, yet highly dangerous life away from the prying eyes of governments and laws.

Although, amongst these tribal peoples, one may find a hardened criminal seeking forgiveness and recompense for their past crimes - mainly due to the only solid settlement found on the lengthiest of peninsula: Basvilla.

Tech vs Magic

Upon the world of Pryxis, the studious nature of its many inhabitants have yielded great innovative insights into the fields of magical focus and technological invention.

Adventuring Gear

This section lists a multitude of new non-magic, technological gear that is available upon the world of Pryxis.

Oven, Portable (BP). Traditionally powered with a Basic Battery (10 Charge Capacity).

A 1-foot long, 1-foot wide, 1/2-foot tall metal box with a series of copper-based coils within. The box has a windowed hatch on the front which can be opened to allow a tray to rest easily inside. The Oven comes with a strapped leather case that allows for easy transport.

For 1 charge, the Oven's coils begin to charge with thermal energy for 1 hour, reaching anywhere between 350 to 500 degrees. This oven can be used for anything that may require convection heat - such as baking, cooking, tempering metal, or similar uses.

Tools

The world of Pryxis has advanced their technological and even magical superiority, and thus, has additional tools for fulfilling particular jobs.

Mystic Tools. These tools are often utilized by mages of all forms to fulfill a wide variety of functions; such as enchanting items, magical runework, and scrollscribing. It includes a silver chisel, hammer, crystal ball, runestones, and a quill. These tools are not necessary to create magic items, but utilizing them do reduce the cost of magic item creation by 1/4 the price.

Scanner (BP). Traditionally powered with a Basic Battery (10 Charge Capacity).

A Scanner is an ear-mounted device that resembles a bulky monocle. Through a series of technological and magical means, a Scanner allows the wearer to assess another creature's abilities from a glance alone. While worn, a creature can use a bonus action to expend 5 charges to scan a creature they can see to learn one of the following bits of Information at the DM's discretion:

• Armor Class
• Remaining Hitpoints and Temporary Hitpoints
• Remaining Ki points or Spell-slots

Mobility Seats

Mobility Seats are often used by those who have lost most available feeling or function of their legs or lower spine due to afflictions such as Paraplegia or similar forms of lower paralysis. On other occasions, whether due to birth defects or biological differences, the use of traditional movement may be unavailable.

Regardless of the reasoning, there exist multiple forms of Mobility Seats for those in need of movement.

• Basic. A Basic form of mobility seats, these constructs are often as simple as an incredibly ergonomic metal reinforced wood and leather chair with sturdy wheels attached to the sides and sometimes the front. The means of mobility is achieved via arm power (or perhaps even tail power), or sometimes even the pull of gravity when going down a slope.
  
  A Basic Mobility Seat is usually tailored to the individual's size. When sat in - and so long as both of the creature's hands are free to operate the seat - the mobility seat grants a creature a movement speed equal to 2x their Strength or Dexterity Score in feet per turn (Example: A Dwarf in a Basic Mobility Seat with a Strength Score of 15 would be able to go 30 feet per turn).
  
  The Basic Mobility Seat grants full breadth of movement: forwards, backwards, side turns, etc.

Prosthetic Limb Upgrades

A Prosthetic Limb can be outfitted with one additional upgrade to grant further capability.

Clockwork

Appearing as a limb sleeved in plated armor - when one listens closely the sound of gears whirring and clicking can be heard whenever the limb moves.

• A Clockwork Prosthetic Limb grants a +1 Bonus to any Strength saving throws and Athletics checks made using this limb. If you do not benefit from the Martial Arts feature of the Monk class, add +1 to the damage of any unarmed strikes made using this limb.
• One simple or martial melee weapon (lacking the Heavy and Two-Handed properties) or a shield can be integrated into the limb. Doing so requires a full round of action to integrate, and can be drawn or stowed as a bonus action.

Morphic

Slightly animated, these Prosthetic Limbs are composed of carbon wiring and magnetically interlocking plates that can shift at the user's will.

• A Morphic Prosthetic Limb grants a +2 Bonus to any Strength saving throws and Athletics checks made using this limb. If you do not benefit from the Martial Arts feature of the Monk class, add +2 to the damage of any unarmed strikes made using this limb.
• This limb can emulate any simple or martial melee weapon, and while not used as a weapon it functions as a shield. While it is emulating a two-handed weapon, the user must use both hands to wield it as normal. The weapons can be drawn or stowed as a free action.

Exoskeleton

Exoskeletons are prosthetic support cradles meant to augment or enhance the physical capabilities of the individual to whom they are applied. Exoskeletons can be utilized underneath armor and clothes.

Some individuals who have lost all agency of movement will sometimes utilize an exoskeleton to imitate natural body movement - as the exoskeleton reads micro-movements and nerve signals to recreate full bodily autonomy.

No matter the type of exoskeleton, it requires 10 minutes to don or doff the exoskeleton effectively.

• Basic. Adapted from a wide range of basic prosthetics, these body cradles are utilized by those with nerve damage or under a permanent form of paralysis. Comprised of a system of metallic, ceramic and wooden braces for limbs attached to a rudimentary sensor array on the middle of the back and base of the neck - which reads minor electric signals from the spine to replicate movement.
  
  A Basic Exoskeleton is fitted to the wearer, and negates the paralysis condition on an individual - allowing them to have full breadth of movement and action. The weight of the exoskeleton does not count against the creature's carry weight while donned.
  
  A creature who is donned in an exoskeleton is immune to any effects that would inflict the paralysis condition.

Ablative Padding

The Apparel is outfitted with cushioning fabrics and strapped down security components.

The armor no longer imposes disadvantage on stealth checks when worn.

Restrictions. Armor must impose disadvantage on stealth checks when worn. Cannot be combined with Goldweave.

Armor Plating

The AC granted by this armor is increased by 1, and the weight of the armor is increased by 5 lb.

This modification can be applied up to two times on the same armor or article of clothing.

A shield can only benefit from one iteration of this modification.

Glow

Small recharging battery-operated light modules are integrated into the apparel. You can shed dim light in a 5-foot radius until you use your action to extinguish it.

As a bonus action, you can shed bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet for 1 hour, or until you use your bonus action to extinguish the light. Once this modification has been used in this manner, it can't be used again until you finish a long rest.

Goldweave

Gold coats the exterior layer of the armor with a thin layer of gold alloy, and any fabric is replaced with gilded silk.

When utilizing spellcasting that would require a gold cost in material components, you substitute the cost of the goldweave for the cost of the material components.

Restrictions. Cannot be combined with Ablative Padding.

Spiked

While wearing this armor, you can melee attack with your armor spikes. The spikes are a simple melee weapon which deals 1d4 piercing damage.

Additionally, while you are grappling a creature, that creature takes 1d4 piercing damage at the start of each of their turns.

Quick-Deploy

When this modification is applied to a suit of armor, the bulk of the armor is broken down into more subtle pieces, such as thick bracelets, a heavy belt, a collar, and other segmented sections secreted under your clothes, which can be swiftly reformed into the full suit of armor.

The time it takes to don or doff the armor is 1 action.

Additionally, the Armor gains the Concealed property for the purposes of stealth.

Restrictions. Can only be applied to armor, not to articles of clothing.

Balanced

The weapon is outfitted with aerodynamic balancing components.

The weapon gains the thrown (20/60) property. If it already has the thrown property, its normal range is increased by 10 feet, and its long range is increased by 30 feet.

Restrictions. The weapon must be a melee weapon that does not have the heavy property

Collapsible

The weapon is easily broken down into a compact device.

The weapon can be collapsed or constructed as a bonus action. The weapon must be fully constructed to be used.

In its collapsed state, a weapon gains the Concealed property.

Concussive Charges

The weapon is outfitted with minor explosive charges - such as a detonation cord on a melee weapon, or a percussive bowstring.

This modification has 3 charges. When you hit with an attack with this weapon, you can expend one charge to detonate a small kinetic payload, causing the target to take an additional 1d6 weapon damage. You can reset the charges of the course of a long rest with 15 gp per charge.

Restrictions. The weapon must have the two-handed or versatile property.

Goldplate

Gold coats the exterior layer of the weapon with a thin layer of gold alloy.

When utilizing spellcasting that would require a gold cost in material components, you substitute the cost of the goldweave for the cost of the material components.

Restrictions. Cannot be combined with Lightweight.

Lightweight

The weapon's metal and wooden components are replaced with lightweight compact materials (such as reinforced ceramic or tempered plastic).

The weapon no longer is affected by by spells or other effects that would target metal.

This weapon is half its normal weight. It no longer has the Heavy property, if it is present.

Restrictions. Cannot be combined with Goldplate.

Scoped

The weapon is attached with a scope to allow keen sight at further distances.

The weapon's long range is doubled. Additionally, you can see details through the scope as if they were within 5 feet of you.

Restrictions. The weapon must be a ranged weapon that utilizes ammunition (or would use ammunition).