This does not affect any allies of the shaman. 5 Most are vicious raiders who pillage and destroy any caravan or homestead they come across. It was only an oral language and utilized no known alphabet. The Uthgardt are humans, often with black hair and blue eyes. They are masters at avoiding or repulsing the threats of the Evermoors, and often hire themselves out as guides for outsiders. Use the tables for the Outlander background as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity. This article is about the nomadic people; for the item, see Uthgardt Barbarians. They were considered a fount of resources to be pillaged at their will. Bothii[3] [3], Every Uthgardt tribe claimed a swath of the Savage Frontier as its own hunting grounds, regardless of any intersection with lands claimed by other sentient species, including those from other tribes. Each tribe is named after a beast totem of Uthgar who mediates between the deity and his people. ... the tribe’s dragonkeeper (10 HP) and Fraggle (10 HP elite kobold warrior). Change the name (also URL address, possibly the category) of the page. Black[1][6] The Uthgardt is a collective term used to refer to various human barbarian tribes who worship the deity Uthgar. Perhaps this is why Uthgar chose to raise up the totems among the people as living embodiments of his power. Your people have always tried to hold to the old ways. The Elk were once prolific raiders, extending their reach even into Nesme and Mithral Hall, but the tribe was shattered a handful of decades past by the forces of those cities. Perhaps they needed a reminder of who they were and from whence they came. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License. Append content without editing the whole page source. Today, every member of the Gray Wolf tribe is a werewolf. You learned these principles, and much more, as a member of an Uthgardt tribe. See pages that link to and include this page. Individuals took up worship of the thirteen beast spirits that Uthgar had claimed to have tamed, and formed into tri… Uthgar’s full and hearty laugh rings out whenever he hears a good joke. They are largely regarded as uncivilized savages by outsiders. UTHGARDT TRIBE MEMBER. He enjoys sensual pleas… Uthgardt Tribe Member (SCAG) Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival, One type of musical instrument or artisans tools Language: One language of your choice Equipment: Hunting Trap, token or tattoos marking your loyalty to Uthgar, travellers clothes, 10gp Uthgardt Heritage. Around this time a tribe's shaman would also seek out guidance regarding the coming months from their respective totem. The number of active tribes has varied throughout the years. According to some legends he is the son of Beorunna (a Netherese warrior hero whose followers became the barbarian tribes of the North), while others claim he is the divine offspring of mighty Tempus. Some of the surviving Gray Wolves took shelter among other Uthgardt tribes. The Uthgardt barbarians are a black-haired and blue-eyed people— large, hale, bloodthirsty folk with inhuman dispositions. 4: I am the last of my tribe, and it is up to me to ensure their names enter legend. Uthgardt Tribe Member: 153: Athletics (STR), Survival (WIS) +1: Artisan's tools x1 or Musical instrument x1: Waterdhavian Noble: 154: History (INT), Persuasion (CHA) +1: Gaming set x1 or Musical instrument x1 Savage Frontier, Northwest Faerûn[2] At Runemeet, youths in an Uthgardt tribe who want to become fully recognized members must engage in a ritual hunt of sworn enemies of their tribe-wolves, in the case of the Thunderbeast barbarians. If you want to discuss contents of this page - this is the easiest way to do it. Ancestor Mound: Wolf Rock. Excellent knowledge of your tribes An Uthgardt shaman can call upon his tribe's beast power, which varies by tribal totem. Additionally, you can call upon the hospitality of your people, and those folk allied with your tribe, often including members of druid circles, tribes of nomadic elves, the Harpers, and the priesthoods devoted to the gods of the First Circle. Human[1] [3], Each tribe maintained an ancestral mound and revered their own totemic spirit beast, each of whom had their power taken by their god-creator, Uthgar. The settlement was founded some time ago by members of the Black Lion tribe, who put down roots here rather than continuing to live as nomads. [2], The Uthgardt originally consisted of Northmen raiders from Ruathym, Netherese Runlathan refugees, and various others who swore fealty to the mortal chieftain, Uthgar Gardolfsson. The Uthgardt originally consisted of Northmen raiders from Ruathym, Netherese Runlathan refugees, and various others who swore fealty to the mortal chieftain, Uthgar Gardolfsson. Uthgardt Tribe Member Though you might have only recently arrived in civilized lands, you are no stranger to the values of cooperation and group effort when striving for supremacy. Uthgardt View wiki source for this page without editing. Though their numbers have replenished, the Elk remain mostly hunters and foragers. [2], Some of the tribes venerated other gods, albeit to a lesser extent Among these were the Gods of Fury; Auril, Malar, Talos, and Umberlee;[2] Chauntea, mother-in-law to the totem beasts; and Tempus, father of Uthgar. [3] Their religious and philosophical pursuits reflected their war-like nature. Gray Wolf Tribe - Members of the Gray Wolf Tribe are lycanthropes, turning into wolves under the full moon. This is always a supernatural ability. Language(s) The Uthgardt are (mostly) nomadic people who populate regions in the vicinity of the city of Neverwinter. The Thunderbeast tribe has not been heard from in several years. Obviously there are the backgrounds in the SCAG and PHB the other backgrounds are found: HotDQ Background Template (Hoard of the Dragon Queen p87) OotA Modifying Backgrounds (Out of the Abyss p221) CoS Background Haunted One (Curse of Strahd p209) And if AL is official enough for you there are some more CoS backgrounds. The eleven tribes[note 1] each venerated their own distinct totem animal. Eye color(s) [1][4][6], Collectively, the Uthgardt people possessed a truly savage disposition. Click here to toggle editing of individual sections of the page (if possible). You might also be of the nomadic Rashemi, noted for their savage berserkers and their masked witches. These are a people divided; half of the tribe has settled and built a sizable steading around the One Stone, similar to what Black Lion has done at Beorunna's Well. You might be a fair-haired barbarian of the Reghed, dwelling in the shadow of the Reghed Glacier in the far North near Icewind Dale. [3], Each of beasts were conquered by Uthgar,[3] but went on to represent an aspect of his nature,[4] and served as a mediator between him and his barbaric tribesmen. Though the Red Tigers are less than comfortable with the present situation, they consider Beorunna's Well their holy site, so they make the best of things. The Frost Hills, a small southern spike of the Spine of the World Mountains just north of the Evermoors, is the site of Great Worm Cavern, the ancestral mound of the Great Worm tribe. Gallery Blue[1][6] The Battle Father has few friends and has remained relatively uninvolved in divine politics. Few Uthgardt are willing to trade with civilized folk. You learned these principles, and much more, as a member of an Uthgardt tribe. Tradition and taboo have kept the Uthgardt strong while the kingdoms of others have collapsed into chaos and ruin. Father of the Uthgardt barbarians of the Savage Frontier, Uthgar (uhth-gar) is a proud, fierce, and independent warrior. Deities Your people have always been tried to be held to the olden ways only. A few of their tribes have roles in the original campaign, and one of the henchmen, Daelan Red Tiger, is an Uthgardt. The Uthgardt are a group of tall, black-haired and blue-eyed humans who have lived in the North for many generations. Ritual Enemy: Orcs. SOURCE; Though you might have only recently arrived in civilized lands, you are no stranger to the values of cooperation and group effort when striving for supremacy. The Tree Ghosts split off from the Blue Bears long ago and all but disappeared into the forest, although occasional reports reach civilization that they are still alive and can sometimes be seen clustered around the Grandfather Tree. Wiki Le Monde des Royaumes Oubliés (French), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition, https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Uthgardt?oldid=613704. The came together in the Year of Greybeards, 100 DR.[10], They became known the Uthgardt after Uthgar Gardolfsson's death from wounds suffered in battle with Gurt, Lord of the Pale Giants, in the Year of the Icy Axe, 123 DR. Basically, you’ve learned some of these principles, and even many more, like a member of an Uthgardt tribe. Three Points To Focus In Selecting D&D Backgrounds. [11], The mages tasked them first with hunting down and killing orc chieftains to prevent hordes forming behind them. [12], In the Year of Watchful Eyes, 705 DR, the mages of the Covenant used their magic to create an alliance between the disparate tribes of Uthgardt in order for them to stand united against coming orc and goblinoid hordes. [9], But the autumnal equinox, on Eleint 21, was considered the holiest of days. These holy sites are scattered through the North; in almost all cases, the exact location of one is known to few people other than members of that tribe. View and manage file attachments for this page. Race Following are brief descriptions of the Uthgardt tribes today. However, those who stay away from the tribe for a year or more sometimes see their lycanthropy fade and disappear, suggesting that the tribe’s curse may have changed somewhat under their totem’s influence. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Check out how this page has evolved in the past. [2], While they loathed giants and their kind,[3] the Uthgardt's hatred of the orcs was above all else. Under Chief Orcbane, the Tree Ghost tribe led raids against Iceshield orcsettlements along the edge of the High Forest. Unless otherwise stated, the content of this page is licensed under. I want him to be a member of the Blue Bear Tribe because that is closest to the area we are going to be in. North of Blue Bear territory, in the Glimmering Wood, is Beorunna's Well, a settlement of some size that near the ancient ancestral mound of the Red Tiger tribe. No Uthgardt will willingly cut down a living tree. A Great Chief was selected from among these leaders, to serve as the ruler of the Uthgardt people. Hair color(s) You might also be of the nomadic Rashemi, noted for their savage berserkers and their masked witches. The Uthgardt are divided into many nations, known as quahs, which are further divided into tribes. You are familiar enough with any wilderness area that you find twice as much food and water as you normally would when you forage there. The came together in the Year of Greybeards, 100 DR. They believed their otherworldly abilities originated from their deceased ancestors. They speak a dialect of Illuskan and are believed to be related to the Northlanders of Ruathym. [9], The Uthgardt barbarians spoke a dialect of Illuskan,[4] known as Bothii. Some sages postulate that the newly reborn Blue Bear tribe might well be Tree Ghost Uthgardt who are following a call from a revived Blue Bear totem. Most assumed Before their disappearance, both tribes shared the One Stone ancestral mound with the Sky Pony tribe and had attended the most recent runemeet. Tradition and taboo have kept the Uthgardt strong while the kingdoms of others have collapsed into chaos and ruin. Dark Squad in Meet the Uthgardt Session #027a The Dark Squad are Dead! Tradition and taboo have kept the Uthgardt strong while the kingdoms of others have collapsed into chaos abandoned that path, you find yourself adrift. Your ideal is a personal choice that probably hews closely to the ethos of your people and certainly doesn't contradict or compromise what being an Uthgardt stands for. [8] Uthgar was held in the highest regard, above all other deities or totemic spirits. The other half of the tribe considers this act an insult to their totem, so they launch raids on the settlement, burning as much of it as they can and then escaping, often on pegasus-back. Though this section details the Uthgardt specifically, either it or the Outlander background can be used for a character whose origin lies with one of the other barbarian tribes in Faerûn. You might have grown up in one of the tribes that had decided to settle down, and now that they have abandoned that path, you find yourself adrift. 2: An injury to the unspoiled wilderness of my home is an injury to me. Scenario #3 Meet the Uthgardt. You will never cut down a still-living tree, and you may not countenance such an act being done in your presence. Each Uthgardt tribe also has a single spirit mound that is sacred to its people. Uthgar and the various totem beasts,[3][4] Tempus, Chauntea, the Gods of Fury[5] Generally speaking, Uthgardt bands of a given tribe will range as far as two to three weeks’ travel away from the tribe’s ancestral mound, with raiding parties going much farther afield. Regions They became known the Uthgardt after Uthgar Gardolfsson's death from wounds suffered in battle with Gurt, Lord of the Pale Giants, in the Year of the Icy Axe, 123 DR. [4], While the Uthgardt feared magic,[2] they respected the powers of each tribe's shamans. But for the last few generations, some bands among the tribes were tempted to settle, make peace, trade, and even to build towns. The easternmost of the Uthgardt are the Blue Bear – thought destroyed more than a century ago – who have recently emerged from inside the High Forest and reclaimed their ancestral mound at Stone Stand, just south of the Moon Pass and north of the forest. Appearance Tribesfolk who leave and join other tribes lose the curse after they have spent a year as initiates into a different Uthgardt tribe's totem. Some residents of the Underdark discovered the descendants of these tribesmen, as grimlocks living in and around the Cavern of Cloven Heads. The Uthgardt is a collective term used to refer to various human barbarian tribes who worship the deity Uthgar. The alliance dissolved in the Year of the Patchworked Peace, 802 DR when it could no longer sustain the losses that it was taking.[14]. As forbidding as the Spine of the World Mountains they roam, the Black Ravens are fanatical in their adherence to the old Uthgardt ways. UTHGARDT TRIBE MEMBER Though you might have only recently arrived in civilized lands, you are no stranger to the values of cooperation and group effort when striving for supremacy. UTHGARDT TRIBE MEMBER. In the depths of the High Forest stands the Grandfather Tree, the ancestral mound of the Tree Ghost tribe. Perhaps you hail from one of the wood elf tribes in the Chondalwood, or the magic-hating human tribes of the sweltering jungles of Chult. Black Lion: Once per day, a Black Lion shaman can roar with effects equivalent to a Shout spell produced by a 15th-level caster. The Griffon tribe came to an untimely end when it rose against the forces of Luruar allied with giants and orcs. You are an Uthgardt barbarian—a member of one of the savage human tribes that took Uthgar’s name and worshiped him after he fell defending his people from the Pale Giants in ancient days. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival These burial sites are scattered throughout the North in out-of-the-way places. [5], All tribes were typically known to celebrate with a day and night feast for the spring equinox, summer solstice, and winter solstice. Barbarians Soon thereafter, their chieftain took them back into the depths of the High Forest, and they have not emerged since. The Uthgardt ancestral mounds – great hills where the totem spirits were defeated by Uthgar and where the heroes of the tribes are interred – are sacred to you. This is, simply put, a list of the times when the various members of the Dark Squad have been rendered unconscious, that is reduced to 0 HP and/or below. Uthgardt Totem Spirit Bond: Being chosen by the tribe Shaman grants the sacred link to the tribes spirit and with it its benefits, depending of the animal linked Black Lion: Communicate with lions, and +4 racial bonus on Charisma-based checks against lions. Your people have always tried to hold to the old ways. The Uthgardt were humans, often with black hair and blue eyes. Most of the Uthgardt holy sites have existed since antiquity, but the fortunes of the tribes that revere them have hardly been static. Situational: Noble, dnd backgrounds Outlander, Urchin, Far Traveler, Uthgardt Tribe Member. +4 bonus on Balance and Jump checks. Uthgardt Tribe Member 5e: Even though you may have as of late landed in enlightened terrains, you are no more peculiar to the estimations of collaboration and collective endeavor when taking a stab at the matchless quality. Something does not work as expected? These celebrations were known as the "Birthing", "Fullness", and "Darking", respectively. See the "Uthgardt Tribes and Their Territories" section below for details on each tribe's territory and its activities that will help you choose your affiliation. Tool Proficiencies: One type of musical instrument or artisan's tools The Uthgardt are humans often with black hair and blue eyes. They held their dead brethren in high regard, and interred them in cairns scattered across the North. The Uthgardt was a vast group of human barbarians of the North, united in their common worship of the chieftain-hero-turned-deity, Uthgar. The Uthgardt. Ranging out from Raven Rock, their ancestral mound deep inside the mountains, they have been known to send raiding parties as far south as Silverymoon, but their most frequent targets are the caravans that come in and out of Mithral Hall. Vocational: Guild Artisan, Entertainer, Sailor. Individuals took up worship of the thirteen beast spirits that Uthgar had claimed to have tamed, and formed into tribes along this religious divide. [2], No Uthgardt would willingly cut down a living tree. Flint Rock in the midst of the Evermoors is the ancestral mound of the Elk tribe. You learned these principles, and much more, as a member of an Uthgardt tribe. Average height Watch headings for an "edit" link when available. Common classes Though you might have only recently arrived in civilized lands, you are no stranger to the values of cooperation and group effort when striving for supremacy. For most Uthgardt tribes, the only stability in their history is the site of their ancestral mound. [11], The Red Pony and Golden Eagle Uthgardt tribes vanished into the Underdark in the Year of the Sunless Passage, 576 DR and were not heard from since. Bands of Red Tiger tribespeople often winter in Beorunna's Well, and many of its hunters and trappers use the settlement as a place to sell the leather and furs they acquire in nearby forests. This was when all the tribes would gather together at Beorunna's Well for a celebration they called Runemeet. FEATURE: UTHGARDT HERITAGE; SUGGESTED CHARACTERISTICS. The background, Uthgardt tribe member, is copyright Wizards of the Coast. They were last seen in the vicinity of the One Stone, the ancestral mound those tribes shared with Sky Pony. Wikidot.com Terms of Service - what you can, what you should not etc. Also, the tradition and also the taboo had kept the Uthgardt strong because during the kingdoms of the others that have collapsed which into the chaos and ruin. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. My family, clan, or tribe is the most important thing in my life, even when they are far from me. Click here to edit contents of this page. The deity Tempus took Uthgar into his service then, and now Uthgar fights beside the Lord of Battle in the realms beyond the mortal world. The Gray Wolf tribe, made up of lycanthropes, was destroyed by a Selunite crusade because of the tribe's curse. more, as a member of an Uthgardt tribe. They preferred to live as raiders and pillagers, rather than cooperate with nearby settlements. Your people have always tried to hold to the old ways. Large[6] ==Barbarian Tribes of Faerun== You might be a fair-haired barbarian of the Reghed, dwelling in the shadow of the Reghed Glacier in the far North near lcewind Dale. A tribe was comprised of several different clans, each of which was led by its own chieftain. You have an excellent knowledge of not only your tribe's territory, but also the terrain and natural resources of the rest of the North. Contents. These Uthgardt are notoriously reclusive; it has been twenty years since the tribe has sent raiding parties out anywhere but against the ores of the Spine Mountains. The Uthgardt Barbarians The Uthgardt barbarians (named for Uthgar, their legendary founder) are a black-haired, large, blue-eyed and hardy folk descended from a mixture of Northmen fugitives, Netherese refugees, and a few savage tribes, including the Beorunni (folk of Beorunna); who live mostly by raiding, hunting, gathering, and farming. The Chosen of Uthgar led bands back to the old ways, and most of your people abandoned the soft ways of civilization. Your bond is undoubtedly associated with your tribe or some aspect of Uthgardt philosophy or culture (perhaps even Uthgar himself). The Red Pony and Golden Eagle tribes vanished centuries ago. Your people have always tried to hold to the old ways. Jump to: navigation, search. Find out what you can do. On this day the tribes would set policies, venerate their gods, perform marriages, mourn deaths, initiate tribesmen as shamans, and perform a rite of passage known as the Runehunt. Each tribe has its own opinion on its exact ancestry, but none of these tales agrees with the others. View/set parent page (used for creating breadcrumbs and structured layout). General Wikidot.com documentation and help section. The Uthgardt is a collective term used to refer to various human barbarian tribes who worship the deity Uthgar, a corrupted ideal of Tempus, the God of War.Each tribe was named after a beast totem of Uthgar who mediated between the deity and his people Description . [citation needed] Their first major engagement was during the Goblin Wars of the Year of Strife, 753 DR.[13] Then, while fighting an army of ogres, orcs, and goblins in the Evermoors, the Elk tribe was almost wiped out defending Flint Rock and the survivors descended into banditry. Even if you have left your tribe behind (at least for now), you hold to the traditions of your people. The Blue Bears have reoccupied much of their old territory in the time since they returned to prominence, though they don't venture near Hellgate Keep, considering it a taboo place. [7], The Uthgardt were predominantly larger than most others, with black hair and blue eyes. When the Thunderbeasts made their annual pilgrimage to Morgur's Mound in Neverwinter Wood, they found their holy site desecrated. It can be found on pages 153-154 of the Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. 3: I will bring terrible wrath down on the evildoers who destroyed my homeland. In a part of the Glimmerwood called the Moonwood stands the One Stone, the ancestral mound of the Sky Pony tribe. Theme: Actually, some of the backgrounds will be speaking to the specific environments. Tall for a human[1][6] Each tribe is named after a beast totem of Uthgar who mediates between the deity and his people. Equipment: A hunting trapValue:5gp Weight:25lbs, a totemic token or set of tattoos marking your loyalty to Uthgar and your tribal totem, a set of traveler's clothesValue:2gp Weight:4lbs, and a pouch containing 10gp. Dark Squad (in alphabetical order, no egos here). Typical build Uthgardt Tribe Member (5e Background) From D&D Wiki. You learned these principles, and much more, as a member of an Uthgardt tribe. ... "Most taboos and traditions vary fromtribe to tribe, but at least one stricture is universal among the Uthgardt: magic other than that of the shamans or the magic of weapons and armor is forbidden" … You took in these standards, and considerably more, as an individual from an Uthgardt clan. Notify administrators if there is objectionable content in this page. Languages: One of your choice Or you might come from a segment of the Uthgardt that adheres to tradition, but you seek to bring glory to your tribe by achieving great things as a formidable adventurer. [3], As a whole, the Uthgardt did not trust the "civilized" folks of the North.

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