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Both of these attitudes can give rise to supersti-

tions. These beliefs are often passed down within a

family or shared among the members of a clan or a

hunting group.

If your barbarian character has a ny superstitions,

were they ingrained in you by your family, or are they

the result of persona l experience?

SUPERSTITION S

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Superstition

If you disturb the bones of the dead, you inherit all

the troubles that plagued them in life.

Never trust a wizard. They're all dev ils in disguise,

especially the friendly ones.

Dwarves have lost t heir spirits, and are almost like

the undead. That's why they live underground.

Magical things bring trouble. Never s lee p with a

magic object within ten feet of you.

When you walk through a graveyard, be sure to

wear silver, or a ghost might jump into your body.

If an elf looks you in the eyes, she's trying to read

your thoughts.

Primal Paths

At 3rd level, a barbarian gains the Primal Path feature.
The following options are available to a barbarian, in
addition to those offered in the Player's Handbook: the
Path of the Ancestral Guardian, the Path of the Storm
Herald , and the Path of the Zeal ot.

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Path of the Ancestral Guardian

Some barbarians ha il from cultures that revere their an-

cestors. These tribes teach that the warriors of the past

linge r in the world as mighty spirits, who can guide and

protect the living. Whe n a barbarian who follows this

path rages, the barbaria n contacts the spirit world and

calls on these guardian spirits for aid.

Barbarians who draw on their ancestral guardians

can bette r fight to protec t their tribes and their allies. In

order to cement ties to their ancestral guardians, bar-

barians who follow this path cover themselves in elabo-

rate tattoos that celebrate their ancestors' deeds. These

tattoos tell sagas of victories against terrible monsters

and other fearsome rivals.

PATH OF THE ANCESTRAL GUARDIAN FEATURES

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6th

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Featu re

Ancestral Protectors

Spirit Shield (2d8)

Consult the Spirits, Spirit Shield (3d8)

Vengeful Ancestors, Spirit Shield (4d8)

CHAPTER 1 I CHARACTER OPTIONS