Rollicking campus adventures for the worlds greatest roleplaying game. Search. Is mathematics a the Quandrix faculty. He offers his students standing bounties on campus.on any of his unsolved equations. mental energy encircle the structure. add to page 1. Several with monuments depicting historic figures, includ-star arches encircle rocky peaks and outcroppings, ing past professors and prominent mage-students, as well as war heroes and heads of state fromtestifying to the powerful magical energy in the vi- ages past.cinity-energy once harnessed by the ancients who KOLLEMA HALLused to inhabit this area. ters first year, you make college-related decisions The easiest explanation is that you met as first-year for your character, such as a background choice. :18 CHAPTER 1 | LIFE AT STRIXHAVENQUANDRIX COLLEGE SCHOLARS OF QUANDRIXQuandrix is the College of Numeromancy a term The Quandrix Scholars table offers examples ofthat encompasses the study of patterns, fractals, the scholars in Quandrix College. In these adventures, the lywug Murgaxor Grenshel, a disgruntled former player characters are students attending the univer- sity, and they become heroes in their own right as student who attended Strixhaven centuries ago. The spell ends early if you cast it again.You have learned how to summon a Strixhavenmascot to assist you, granting you these benefits: KINETIC JAUNT You can cast the find familiar spell as a ritual. 145Melwythorne 55 Advanced Arcane HistoryMina Lee 55 Exam: Unearthed Arcana 145Nora Ann Wu 55 A Starlit Night 146Quentillius Antiphiun Melentor III.56 Midnight at Lorehold 149Rosimyffenbip Wuzfeddlims 52 Aftermath 154Rubina Larkingdale 57 Advance to 8th Level! By design, the two counselors .campus guides and library assistantstend to offer conflicting advice, forcing the student All these operations are managed by an admin-.to navigate opposing principles For example, a istration overseen by the ten deans, two in eachstudent pursuing historical studies in Lorehold Col- college. FIREJOLT CAFEInside, almost every surface from the floor to the At the edge of Archway Commons and just outside the Biblioplex stands the cozy Firejolt Cafe, wherehigh ceiling is jammed with stacks of books. The Principle col-performing arts (such as dance, music, and theater). See below for more information.) Check Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos from That D&D place here. He is known for the students is in danger, they leap into action in per-unnerving habit of fully rotating his head around to fect harmony.address his students, while still rapidly chalking up DEEKAH , FRACTAL THEORISTcomplex theorems and equations on a chalkboard. CHOOSING A COLLEGE If you start the campaign at higher level, using one of the adventures in later chapters of this book (or an ad- At Strixhaven, students choose their colleges at the venture of your DMs creation), give some thought to start of their second year. He has no qualms about exploiting the bayous crea- tures for personal gain. But ask me to add two-digitple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.) For example, the text of the cure woundsRace Option presents the owlin, a character race spell specifies that the spell doesnt work on a crea- option perfect for playing an owl-like student. It keeps 4 A crumpled test on the theory of gravity manipula- me up at night. 118 Witherbloom Professor of Decay Exam: Augury .119 Witherbloom Professor of Growth .121 Tell Us in Song! adopt for your character.Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Persuasion SILVERQUILL PERSONALITY TRAITSLanguages: Two of your choiceEquipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, a d6 Personality Trait book of poetry, a school uniform, and a pouch con- 1 I ll say whatever I need to in order to maintain my high social status. year students, but older students from all five col- Five lines of beacon-towers radiate from the Bib- leges can be seen inside at all hours.lioplex like enormous spokes. Social Share. Item Weight : 1.25 pounds. Creatureacter rules from the Players Handbook and other types dont have rules themselves, but some rules inD&D books. The adventure assumes that the characters are heavy armor. Before you finish youradvantage on the roll if the toy is on your person. Chapter 4 offers more information about Mage Tower.gatherings and games, including live-action roleplay-ing games and casual sports.CHAPTER 1 LIFE AT STRIXHAVENLOREHOLD COLLEGE ORDER AND CHAOSLorehold is the College of Archaeomancy a term Loreholds two deans carry the titles Dean of Order and Dean of Chaos, as order versus chaos encapsu-that describes the exploration of ancient things lates the fundamental conflict at the heart of Lore-through magic. Unless explic-Beloved 3 itly stated, assume that anywhere from a few daysRival -2 to a few weeks passes between the events of an ad-USING THE MAPS 7 venture. The campaign shies away from the strengths of the Strixhaven campaign setting - the five magical dragons, the bizarre archaics that wander around the outskirts of campus, and the mysterious Oriq . Necromancy Druid, Sorcerer,Prismari Choose two from fire Choose one lst- WizardQuandrix bolt, prestidigitation, level bard or sor- *The artificer class appears in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything cerer spell. Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos PDF is Available in this site (Official one) . Valentin is a kind of sangromancer he re-The decay philosophy sees life energy as a resource ceives visions from the blood he consumes, whichto be consumed, rather than a good to be nourished he uses to learn things about a creature or place.for its own sake. Furthermore, rivalries amongencourage the student to choose courses based on the deans only exacerbate this combative attitude.gut feeling, to delve into the military aspects of an When the argumentative deans fail to chart a co-issue, and to supplement their academic studies herent course for Strixhaven, the Founder Dragonswith some practical martial training. The life sciences are swamp beasts through the bayou. The tavernshead like a smaller echo of the Dawnbow, and a manager is a kind but strict ore named Tulk thelush park, Archway Commons, marks the site. In contrast, Testing requires ability during the Studying phase, the character can usechecks using specific skills. Consider customizing how your spells look when you cast them. At Prismari Galazeth Prismarithese places, spells can be amplified or distorted Quandrix Tanazir Quandrixin unpredictable ways. 2 I hope this all makes sense to me one day. -4 TO STRIXHAVENABOUT THIS BOOK Finally, student characters are part of a schoolThis book is your guide to life at Strixhaven in DUN- community. We also use optional cookies to personalize content and ads, provide social medial features and analyze web traffic. Created at Strixhaven, the spells presented in this section are available to the backgrounds offered inYou learn two cantrips and one lst-level spell based this chapter. The Silverquill Personalityminate or conceal is joined with the literal ability of Traits table suggests a variety of traits you mightmagic to do the same in your academic pursuits. SINGLE PAGE PROCESSED JP2 ZIP download. First. Its also possible that your characters are just meet- Chapter 1 describes each of the colleges. Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos introduces the fantastical setting of Strixhaven University, drawn from the multiverse of Magic: The Gathering, and provides rules for creating characters who are students in one of its five colleges. Artist-magesARKIN MINEXES, PEPPY INSTRUCTOR can see for miles from Conjurots main turret, andArkin (lawful good human Prismari professor ofexpression) is a newly hired instructor teaching a the view has inspired many artistic creations.few courses in choreography and dance ensembles. Kollema Hall is a grand, multitiered gallery builtPILLARDROP .into a large outcrop at the end of Effigy Row Here,Part natural chasm, part archaeological excavation, Lorehold mages gather for large lectures. You may use theand symmetries to wield power over the funda- table to randomly determine the scholarly focus of amental mathematics of nature. If one of them catches your eye, choose that college. Its mages explore the past by poring holds philosophy. Some say its plays into the sky incoherent, but really, Octavia is just a very concep- 11 Waterbinder, shaping water into ani- Perfection tual thinker. Strixhaven PDF. Upload PDF to create a flipbook like Strixhaven - A Curriculum of Chaos now. The spells also appear on the classon the college you choose, as specified in the Strix-haven Spells table. acter failed, having gotten fewer than half the Dont forget to have each player mark the results questions correct.of an Exam on their tracking sheet! Whatever your medium sculpture, 2nd Flaming Sphere, KineticJaunt (in this book)dance, paint, music, drama, architecture, or any 3rd Haste, Water Walk 4th Freedom of Movement , Wall of Fireother field you have grand visions of bringing your 5th Cone of Cold, Conjure Elementalart to life in a fusion of magic and creativity. Your academic passions are in the broad field you might adopt for your character.of history. You can publish your book online for free in a few minutes. She rolls her eyes at Dean Imbrahams The perspective of theory focuses on the abstract theories, dismissing them as evidence that her fel-realms of conjecture and possibility. They can use any ability and skill An unscrupulous character can cheat on an Exam.they wish when making this check, but they can Doing so requires a successful Charisma (Decep-make it only once. Three Strixhaven students find distractions from their studies in Magali Villeneuve's cover illustration. taining 15 gp 2 I prefer saying the blunt truth over a pretty lie, andFEATURE: SILVERQUILL INITIATE I dont particularly care whose feelings I hurt.You gain the Strixhaven Initiate feat (presented later 3 I believe that uplifting my peers is the best way to succeed.in the chapter) and must choose Silverquill within it. The Oracles lifelong taskmade from spokes of natural materials that float is to ensure that magic is used to help people andin an arch shape, with a precise inner curve and not twisted to evil ends. ects a recording of an old mathematics lecture 6 A round bread roll cut so that someone could 4 I believe Im always the smartest person in the spread butter on both halves without ever lifting room. 178Prismari College 45 No Time to Lose 178Quandrix College Orientation Challenge . Before you finish yourthe cleric or wizard spell list. dents. CH..Represented by: Hasbro. Wither and BloomSTRIXHAVEN SPELLS Warlock, WizardCollege Cantrips 1st-Level Spell Transmutation Artificer * Bard, Sorcerer, WizardLorehold Choose two from Choose one 1st- Conjuration Artificer * level cleric or wizard Sorcerer, Wizard light, sacred flame, and thaumaturgy. Most notably, mascotsform beyond the confines of an academic program. Order fo-of culture, behavior, and social relationships that cuses on systemic changes and the actions of peopleshape historical events. For instance, Campus Kerfuffle, the adven- ture in this chapter, takes place during the char- The adventures assume youre playing a Strix- acters first year at the university. In addition, if you have the Spellcasting or Pact 6 Dont interrupt me; I m brooding.Magic feature, the spells on the Witherbloom Spellstable are added to the spell list of your spellcasting Witherbloom Trinkets. If you have access to MAGIC: THE GATHERING cards from the Strixhaven set, find a card that ap- peals to you and build that character.3 0 CHAPTER 2 CHARACTER OPTIONSSTRIXHAVEN BACKGROUNDS BUILDING A LOREHOLD CHARACTERThis section presents five backgrounds that you can Any class or subclass that deals with knowledge ofchoose to reflect your characters studies preparing the past can be a good fit in Lorehold. strictness and abrupt scoldings.BREENA, THE DEMAGOGUE BRENNETH BLACKSTONE, SCRIPTOLOGY STAR Brenneth Blackstone (neutral good dhampir Silver-Breena (neutral good owlin Silverquill profes- quill professor of shadow) is a rising star in thesor of shadow) has a talent for getting her way. Players can create characters using a new race presented in the book, an owlin, one of the owlfolk who study at the university. "Have you met Colwanda yet? is a question that older Characters have ample opportunity to meet Dean Lorehold students love to ask second-year students,Tullus in the adventure presented in chapter 5. new to the college. A master of artistic technique, Uvilda trains and excitement. (If you are a multiclass character with multi- 5 I can speak eloquently about the historical ramifica- tions of an ancient war. ment assistant, groundskeeper, refereeAt your discretion, switchingJobs in the middle of Coworker: Rosimyffenbip Rosie Wuzfeddlimsthe year might lead to a roleplaying scenario. The Witherbloom Primer is a magic textbook cre-Your spellcasting ability for this spell is your choice ated at Strixhavens Witherbloom College. Wondrous Item, CommonWITHER AND BLOOM2nd-Level Necromancy This metal bottle carries delicious, warm coffee. They use elemental magic to The perspective of expression instead empha-express who they are and how they see the world, sizes the portrayal of personal emotional truths.often combining different types of energy fire, Its mages value improvisation, innovation, andwater, air, earth, lightning, heat, cold in powerful rule-breaking, and they often favor elemental magicexpressions of conflict and harmony. Some Quandrix faculty members insist that of water, ten feet on each side. Its extensive grounds includeserves as a hub for university life.See the appendix residence halls for first-year students, dining halls,or the poster map for a view of the entire university. The Handbook, for your starting trinket.Quandrix Personality Traits table suggests a variety QUANDRIX TRINKETSof traits you might adopt for your character. administration buildings, classrooms and laborato- ries (mostly used for first-year classes and interdisci- Well-maintained roads connect the six campuses, plinary studies), and space for social gatherings.and walking from one to another can take a half- Two of the sites on map 1.1 are described else-hour or more. This level of exhaustion cant be removed until after the Exam.in the background. The primer has the druid or wizard spell list. Mages who adopt this view wieldnegative energy and practice necromancy. Simultaneously, mage-artists sculpt over the course of a long career typically at least twenty years hope to be recognized with the title elemental energy to create animate art, and arcane of esteemed professor. The sigils of each of Strixhaven's five colleges adorn the back cover. Spells and equipment mentioned in these adven- A section near the start of each adventure tells you tures are described in the Players Handbook. They can stand understand fundamental truths about the nature ofstraight or lie at an angle, and they can be small or magic, know and wield hundreds of spells, and pos- sess impeccable judgment and virtue.enormous, whole or broken, grown over or mysteri-ously clean. Widdershins is a network of inter-he gives out unreasonably large portions. calculations. spell lists indicated in the Spells table below. The formation about how Murgaxors influence corrupts adventures can be run consecutively as a campaign and warps creatures and places on campus. Are deep patternsfar and wide across the world, gathering relics of hidden in historical texts, or is time a series of coin-bygone ages and learning dead languages to unpack cidence and happenstance?the secrets of history. Over the years,dant rivers and streams. A student can switch Jobs whenever they INTRAMURAL FIELDSwish, even in the middle of the academic year, as Jobs: Cleanup crew member, crowd manager, equip-long as they dont work more than one Job at a time. Backgrounds are an exciting opportunity to add more to the personality and history of your character. paign, you can run them as standalone adventures. She protected them from usual creatures theyre likely to encounter, whatever the students field of study. Bards thriveto enter one of Strixhavens colleges. Strixhaven is the multiverse's biggest and most prestigious magical university, first appearing in Magic: The Gathering's Strixhaven: School of Mages before crossing over with Dungeons & Dragons in its newest sourcebook, Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos.Based in the plane of Arcavios, budding wizards and academics come from far and wide to hone their skills, explore their potentials, and find . Similarly, gravity-defying arch shapes appear The Oracle of Strixhaven is the wisest and most ac-throughout the world of Arcavios and, in particular, complished mage in the world of Arcavios, selectedtower over the Biblioplex. Mages who Lisette believes in preserving nature and life, andadopt this view wield positive energy and practice she instills in her students a respect for all livinghealing magic. Chapter 2 is your guide to creating a student IT S AN ACADEMY OF MAGEScharacter. One successful ability check means a char-STUDYING PHASE acter passed, having gotten half or more of theThe Studying phase of an Exam represents thecharacters brushing up on their coursework, questions correct, but not all the questions. You can see in dim light within 120crease. Scholars seek out archaics for their vast soul and its fragmented memories coalesce into aknowledge of history and magic, but archaics tend creature a newborn archaic. They create spells table to randomly determine the scholarly focus of afrom spoken-word battle poetry or magical mani- Silverquill student or faculty member. Optional rules characters, youre as likely to meet a pixie, a dryad, a giant, a treant, or another fantastical creature onin chapter 3 reinforce the importance of study in the campus as you are to meet a Humanoid. They live in university housing, eat inGEONS & DRAGONS an introduction to the univer- dining halls, and spend the majority of their time onsity, a guide to creating student characters there, a campus. Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos introduces the fantastical setting of Strixhaven University, provides rules for creating . strategy and playacting often involving mascotsDRAGONSGUARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY when they enact fantastical narratives that they re-Skills: Arcana, History solve with special rules.Member: Bhedum Rampart Sooviij MAGE TOWER CHEER SQUADThese historians are fascinated by all time periods,and they regularly meet to discuss, debate, and deep Skills: Perception, Persuasion Member: Zanther Bowendive into members favorite topics.