Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

(Nancy Kaufman) #1
CHAPTER 3 | HALFLINGS 79

best traits of both races, with the strength of the
orc and the cunning of the human.
The rise of House Tharashk has brought
prosperity to the Marches. Many of the Marcher
clans work for the house in some capacity, and
you could be an agent of the house even if you
don’t carry the Mark of Finding, working as a
bounty hunter or a clever investigator. But there
are other paths you could follow.



  • The Gatekeeper druids of the Shadow
    Marches have defended Eberron from
    aberrations and the daelkyr for thousands
    of years. As a druid, ranger, or barbarian,
    you could be a Gatekeeper initiate pursuing
    a quest in the wider world.

  • The Cults of the Dragon Below also have
    deep roots in Shadow Marches. While
    cultists are often evil, the main thing about
    the Cults is that their beliefs generally seem
    like madness to others. You could be a half-
    orc barbarian who’s ventured beyond the
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    slaying powerful foes is the only way to earn
    your passage to the paradise that lies within
    the heart of the hollow world. This is also a
    logical path for a warlock using the Great
    Old One pact.

  • You could be a simple hunter from the
    Shadow Marches. You might have fought
    as a mercenary in the Last War, or you
    could be seeking your fortune or a real
    challenge in the world that lies beyond.


HALF-ORCS AND DRAGONMARKS


The half-orcs of House Tharashk carry the Mark
of Finding. House Tharashk licenses bounty
hunters, inquisitives, and prospectors; if you want
something found, turn to Tharashk.


HALFLINGS


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rare; in the Talenta Plains they are considered
to be touched by the spirits and often become
respected druids, while in the Five Nations they
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carries the Mark of Healing and dominates the
business of medicine. House Ghallanda holds the
Mark of Hospitality and runs inns, hostels, and
taverns across Khorvaire.

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merchants, politicians, barristers, and bards. Of
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