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"name": "Backstory; Fateful Moments",
"page": 191,
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"1",
"Your parents were murdered in front of you. Roll on the {@book Ally and Rival Identities table|EGW|5|Ally and Rival Identities} to determine the type of creature that killed them. You have proficiency in the {@skill Stealth} and {@skill Survival} skills."
],
[
"2",
"You met a dark elf dying in the wilderness. Around their neck was a silver talisman containing a cameo of their child and the name \"Il'viranya.\" It is an {@item amulet of proof against detection and location}."
],
[
"3",
"A mysterious stranger gave you a gift that saved your life while you were lost in the wilderness. Roll on the {@book Ally and Rival Identities table|EGW|5|Ally and Rival Identities} to determine the identity of the stranger. Then roll on {@table Magic Item Table B} in the {@book Dungeon Master's Guide|DMG} to determine the item. If you roll a consumable item from the table, roll again."
],
[
"4",
"You were caught in a terrible storm but miraculously survived. Now your dreams contain visions sent by a mysterious god or demigod. You have proficiency in the {@skill Arcana} or {@skill Religion} skill (your choice)."
],
[
"5",
"A famous warrior trained you with what has become your signature weapon. You have proficiency with a martial weapon of your choice, and you own one such weapon. It has special features as detailed in {@book chapter 7|DMG|7|Types of Treasure} of the {@book Dungeon Master's Guide|DMG}. You also have the {@feat Martial Adept} feat from the {@book Player's Handbook|PHB}."
],
[
"6",
"You were the sole survivor when a horde of rampaging monsters raided your village or your neighborhood. You have proficiency in the {@skill Stealth} skill or proficiency with martial weapons (your choice)."
],
[
"7",
"A famous mage saw potential in you and tutored you in the arcane arts. You have a spellbook and the {@feat Magic Initiate} feat from the {@book Player's Handbook|PHB}."
],
[
"8",
"While on a long journey, you were picked up by a traveling circus, spending a year with them before returning to your home. You have proficiency in the {@skill Acrobatics} or {@skill Performance} skill (your choice) and proficiency with the disguise kit."
],
[
"9",
"You were transformed into a bear by mysterious magic, and lived for a year as an animal before you were saved by a druid. Magic still lingers within you, though, and you can cast {@spell speak with animals} at will."
],
[
"10",
"You were press-ganged into military service, and were left shaken by what you saw on the battlefield. You have proficiency with medium armor, shields, and martial weapons. You also have a random form of indefinite madness, determined by rolling on the {@table indefinite madness||Indefinite Madness table} in chapter 8 of the {@book Dungeon Master's Guide|DMG}."
],
[
"11",
"You were kidnapped by bandits while traveling between towns. While captured, you met an old thief who helped you escape. You have proficiency with thieves' tools and proficiency in the {@skill Stealth} skill."
],
[
"12",
"You were visited by a demon lord in a dream. You awakened knowing the {@spell find familiar} spell and are now able to cast it as a ritual, but your familiar always takes the form of a {@creature quasit}. You also have a random form of indefinite madness, determined by rolling on the {@table indefinite madness||Indefinite Madness table} in chapter 8 of the {@book Dungeon Master's Guide|DMG}."
],
[
"13",
"While exploring a remote forest, you were attacked by evil lycanthropes but escaped before being killed. You are cursed with {@creature wereboar}, {@creature wererat}, or {@creature werewolf} {@variantrule Player Characters as Lycanthropes|MM|lycanthropy} (DM's choice)."
],
[
"14",
"While lost in a remote forest or jungle, you were saved by a {@creature werebear} or {@creature weretiger} (DM's choice). The lycanthrope believed you were destined for greatness and granted you the gift of {@variantrule Player Characters as Lycanthropes|MM|lycanthropy} with your consent."
],
[
"15",
"You saved a pseudodragon from being eaten by a giant spider in a dark forest. The {@creature pseudodragon} now loyally follows you wherever you go, even if you'd rather it stay hidden. It is controlled by the DM but obeys your commands if treated well."
],
[
"16",
"You nearly died from a virulent disease (the DM's choice of cackle fever, sewer plague, or sight rot; see {@book chapter 8|DMG|8|Diseases} of the {@book Dungeon Master's Guide|DMG}). Your life was saved by an agent of the Cobalt Soul, who could not cure the disease, but who gave you a {@item periapt of health} that suppresses it."
],
[
"17",
"You were accused of a crime and were exiled or imprisoned, regardless of whether or not you were guilty. Having spent time among criminals, you have proficiency in the {@skill Intimidation} skill and you know thieves' cant."
],
[
"18",
"You saved a riderless horse wearing full tack and harness from wolves. You own a {@creature riding horse} and a saddle, and you have proficiency in the {@skill Animal Handling} skill."
],
[
"19",
"While reading through a mysterious tome once owned by your parent, you found a treasure map that points toward a place in Wildemount of the DM's choice."
],
[
"20",
"You received a letter revealing that you were the secret child of a wealthy noble family living in Rexxentrum within the Dwendalian Empire. They enclosed 100 gp to ensure your safe passage to the imperial capital, and a signet ring bearing your true family's seal."
]
],
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