Content Templates
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Spells
Magical effects and abilities for spellcasters
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# Spell Name *Level School* **Casting Time:** 1 action **Range:** 30 feet **Components:** V, S, M (material component) **Duration:** Concentration, up to 10 minutes ## Description Describe w...
Magic Items
Enchanted weapons, armor, and wondrous items
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# Item Name *Wondrous item, rarity (requires attunement)* ## Description Physical description of the item and its appearance. ## Properties - **Property 1:** Description of what this does - **Proper...
Monsters
Creatures and adversaries for encounters
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# Monster Name *Size type, alignment* **Armor Class** 15 (Natural Armor) **Hit Points** 68 (8d10 + 24) **Speed** 30 ft. | **STR** | **DEX** | **CON** | **INT** | **WIS** | **CHA** | | ---------...
Subclasses
Character archetypes and specializations
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# Subclass Name *Class Archetype* ## Description Flavor text describing the subclass and its role. ## Subclass Features ### 3rd Level - Feature Name Starting at 3rd level, you gain [describe the fe...
Races
Player character races and species
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# Race Name ## Physical Description Describe the physical appearance and characteristics of the race. ## Society and Culture How do they organize themselves? What are their values? ## Race Traits Y...
Backgrounds
Character histories and starting features
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# Background Name ## Description Describe what this background represents and the kind of life the character led. ## Skill Proficiencies Two skills that fit the background. ## Tool Proficiencies On...
Feats
Special abilities and character improvements
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# Feat Name *Prerequisite: [any prerequisites]* ## Benefits - Benefit 1: Description of the first benefit. - Benefit 2: Description of the second benefit. ## Description Describe the lore or backgrou...
Scenarios
Story outlines and adventure frameworks
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# Scenario Title *Subtitle or Tagline* ## Overview A brief description of the scenario, its setting, and main conflict. ## Objectives - Objective 1: Description of the first objective. - Objective 2: ...
Locations
Detailed places and environments
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# Location Name *Settlement Type (City, Town, Village, Ruin, etc.) - Region* ## Overview Brief description of the location's appearance, atmosphere, and significance. ## Demographics - **Population:...
Quests
Mission structures and objectives
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# Quest Name *Quest Type: [Investigation/Rescue/Delivery/Combat/etc.]* ## Quest Giver **Name:** [NPC Name] **Location:** [Where they can be found] **Motivation:** Why they need this done **Urge...
Dialogue Packs
NPC conversations and voice lines
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# [Character Name] Dialogue Pack *Character Role/Archetype* ## Character Voice **Accent/Speech Pattern:** [Description of how they speak] **Vocabulary Level:** [Formal/Casual/Crude/Archaic] **Per...
Random Tables
Random generators and reference tables
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# Random [Table Name] *Roll 1d20 (or 1d100) when [trigger condition]* ## When to Use Describe when a DM should roll on this table. ## The Table | d20 | Result | |-----|--------| | 1 | [First resul...
Factions
Organizations and political groups
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# [Faction Name] *Organization Type: [Guild/Cult/Noble House/Criminal Organization/etc.]* ## Overview Brief description of what this faction is and what they represent. ## Leadership ### [Leader Nam...
Conditions & Curses
Status effects and magical afflictions
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# [Condition Name] *Type: [Condition/Curse/Disease/Magical Effect]* ## Description Describe what this condition looks like and how it affects the creature. ## Mechanics ### Effect Describe the mecha...
NPCs
Non-player characters with full details
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# [NPC Name] *[Title/Occupation], [Race] [Class/Role]* ## Basic Information **Pronouns:** She/Her/They/etc. **Age:** X years old **Alignment:** [Alignment if relevant] **Location:** [Where they...
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All templates follow official D&D 5e formatting conventions and design principles.
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