Temple of Elemental Evil Game Setup Houserules

Temple of Elemental Evil Setup Rules (House rules)

Anything in RED is not allowed (I.e. for evil creatures).  Just here for reference

Races:

• Races straight from 5e - Dwarf, Halfling, Half-Elf, Half-Orc, Gnome
• Dragonborn from below.  Always 1 Human parent.
• Only Metallic Colors (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper or Brass)
• Evil Dragons are Chromatic (Blue, Black, Red, Green, White)
• Warforged are available only if a different character plays an Oeridian
• Elf from below.  Name in () tell you what 5e type they are.
• High (High)
• Grey (High)
• Valley (High)
• Aquatic (DEX +1, WIS +1, Speed: 30ft, Low-Light Vision, Sea Elf Training (Trident, Net), Keen Senses, Trance, Languages (Elvish, Common), Fey Ancestry, Swim: Swim speed is 40ft; Aquatic: Breath Underwater, Resist Cold)
• Sylvan (Wood)
• Grugach (Wood)
• Drow (Straight from 5e)
• Kender, Tiefling do not exist in this realm.
• Human from below.  Do not use Human stats in book
• All Humans get:
• 1 Free Language
• 30ft Speed
• Normal Vision
• Suloise (Pale Skin, Violet, Grey or Blue Eyes, Wispy Hair, Blond to Light Red Hair)
• Northern - +2 WIS, +2 CON, Resistance to Cold
• Duchy of Urnst - +2 DEX, +1 WIS, 1 Cleric Cantrip, ADV vs. Spell Saves
• Flannae (Brown Skin, Coppery to Deep Brown Eyes, Black to Brown Wavy/Curly Hair)
•  +2 WIS, +1 CHA, 35 ft Move, ADV on Spot and Listen
• Rhenee (Tan to Olive Skin, Black to Brown Hair, Any Color Eyes)
• +2 CHA, +2 DEX, ADV on Stealth Checks
• Baklunish (Golden Skin, Green or Grey-Green Eyes, Blue Black to Dark Brown Hair)
• +2 INT, +1 DEX, 1Mage Cantrip, ADV vs. Spell Saves
• Oeridian (Tan to Olive Skin, Honey Blond to Black Hair, Any Color Eyes)
• +2 STR or +2 DEX, +1 CON, 1 Special from Below
• +2 Non-Magical Weapon (+2 To Hit and +2 Damage)
• Special Armor (Dragon Leather, Studded Dragon Leather, Dragon Scale, Splint, Banded)
• Warforged Ally and +1 Non-Magical Weapon

Classes:

• All classes are OK
• Monks and Barbarians are rare
• Spell Components cost 1gp for a day's supply (except for special components)
• Mages can be a student under one of the great wizards of Greyhawk (Circle of Eight).  If they are then they get access to extra spells.  These Wizards are:
• Bigby - Former apprentice of Mordenkainen and member of the Circle of Eight.  Lives in Scant (capital of Onnwal).  Spells mostly create hands to do things.
• Drawmij - Member of the Circle of Eight.  Lives in an underwater fortress beneath the Azure Sea.  Spells mostly involve movement or carrying things.
• Mordenkaninen - Leader of the Circle of Eight.  Lives in Greyhawk City. Lots of Protection and Defense Spells.
• Nystul - Member of the Circle of Eight.  Lives in Redspan in the Duchy of Tenh.  Spells mostly light type spells (beams, bursts).
• Otiluke - Member of the Circle of Eight.  Lives in Greyhawk City.  Spells mostly contain Spheres of Elemental Forces
• Otto - Member of the Circle of Eight.  Lives in Greyhawk City. Mostly Charm and Sound Spells
• Rary - Member of the Circle of Eight.  Lives in Lopolla the capital of Ket.  Spells strengthen the mind and other spells.
• Tenser - Member of the Circle of Eight.  Lives in the Fortress of Unknown Depths near Magepoint.  Most famous for his Floating Disc and Transformation he is more a Jack of all Trades wizard.

Backgrounds:

• Pick a background.  The Skills are added to your class skills
• Backgrounds that are restricted (need a good backstory to get them)
• Jester - Why were you released from the Noble family you were a Jester for?
• Noble - Why would you be traveling the countryside.  What about your duties?
• Priest - Why are you not with a temple to do your work?
• Soldier - Why are you not working for the military that trained you?

Clerics:

• All Deities need to be from Greyhawk Book (L- Lawful, C- Chaotic, N- Neutral, G- Good, E- Evil)
• Old Faith is Beory, Obad-Hai, Ehlonna, Moradin, Corellon Larethian, Kord
• New Faith is Boccob, Pelor, Saint Cuthbert, Procan, Lendor, Rao

Greater deities:

• Beory, (N) goddess of the Oerth, Nature, and Rain.
• Boccob, (N) god of Magic, Arcane Knowledge, Balance, and Foresight.
• Corellon Larethian, (CG) god of Elves, Magic, Music, Arts, Crafts, Poetry, and Warfare.
• Incabulos, (NE) god of Plagues, Sickness, Famine, Nightmares, Drought, and Disasters.
• Io, (N) god of Dragonkind, Balance, and Peace.
• Istus, (N) goddess of Fate, Destiny, Divination, Future, and Honesty.
• Kord, (CG) god of Athletics, Sports, Brawling, Strength, and Courage.
• Lendor, (LN) god of Time, Tedium, Patience, and Study.
• Moradin, (LG) god of Dwarves, Creation, Smithing, Protection, Metalcraft, and Stonework.
• Nerull, (NE) god of Death, Darkness, Murder, and the Underworld.
• Pelor, (NG) god of the Sun, Light, Strength, and Healing.
• Procan, (CN) god of Seas, Sea Life, Salt, Sea Weather, and Navigation.
• Rao, (LG) god of Peace, Reason and Serenity.
• Tharizdun, (CE) god of Eternal Darkness, Decay, Entropy, Malign Knowledge, and Insanity.
• Ulaa, (LG) goddess of Hills, Mountains, and Gemstones.
• Wee Jas, (LN) goddess of Magic, Death, Vanity, and Law.
• Zilchus, (LN) god of Power, Prestige, Money, Business, and Influence.

Lesser deities:

• Allitur, (LG) god of Ethics and Propriety.
• Atroa, (NG) goddess of Spring, East Wind, and Renewal.
• Beltar, (CE) goddess of Malice, Caves, and Pits.
• Berei, (NG) goddess of Home, Family, and Agriculture.
• Bleredd, (CN) god of Metal, Mines, and Smiths.
• Bralm, (LN) goddess of Insects and Industriousness.
• Celestian, (NG) god of Stars, Space and Wanderers.
• Delleb, (LG) god of Reason, Intellect, and Study.
• Ehlonna, (NG) goddess of Forests, Woodlands, Flora and Fauna, and Fertility.
• Erythnul, (CE) god of Hate, Envy, Malice, Panic, Ugliness, and Slaughter.
• Fharlanghn, (NG) god of Horizons, Distance, Travel, and Roads
• Fortubo, (LG) god of Stone, Metals, Mountains, and Guardianship.
• Garl Glittergold, (NG) god of Gnomes, Protection, Humor, Trickery, Gemcutting, and Smithing.
• Geshtai, (N) goddess of Lakes, Rivers, Wells, and Streams.
• Gruumsh, (CE) god of Orcs, Conquest, Survival, Strength, and Territory.
• Heironeous, (LG) god of Chivalry, Justice, Honor, War, Daring, and Valor.
• Hextor, (LE) god of War, Discord, Massacres, Conflict, Fitness, and Tyranny.
• Joramy, (NG) goddess of Fire, Volcanoes, Wrath, Anger, and Quarrels.
• Kurell, (CN) god of Jealousy, Revenge, and Theft.
• Lirr, (CG) goddess of Prose, Poetry, Literature, and Art.
• Llerg, (CN) god of Beasts and Strength.
• Lolth, (CE) goddess of Drow, Spiders, Evil, Darkness, and Chaos.
• Lydia, (NG) goddess of Music, Knowledge, and Daylight.
• Myhriss, (NG) goddess of Love, Romance, and Beauty.
• Norebo, (CN) god of Luck, Gambling, and Risks.
• Obad-Hai, (N) god of Nature, Woodlands, Freedom, Hunting, and Beasts.
• Olidammara, (CN) god of Music, Revels, Wine, Rogues, Humor, and Tricks.
• Phaulkon, (CG) god of the Air, Wind, Clouds, Birds and Archery.
• Pholtus, (LG) god of Light, Resolution, Law, and Order.
• Phyton, (CG) god of Nature, Beauty, and Farming.
• Pyremius, (NE) god of Fire, Poison, and Murder.
• Ralishaz, (CE) god of Chance, Ill Luck, Misfortune, and Insanity.
• Raxivort, (CE) god of Xvarts, Rats, Wererats, and Bats.
• Saint Cuthbert, (LG) god of Common Sense, Wisdom, Zeal, Honesty, Truth, and Discipline.
• Sehanine Moonbow, (CN) goddess of Mysticism, Dreams, Far Journeys, Death, Full Moons, and Transcendence, Elvish Goddess.
• Sotillion, (CG) goddess of Summer, South Wind, Ease, and Comfort.
• Syrul, (NE) goddess of Lies, Deceit, Treachery, and False Promises.
• Telchur, (CN) god of Winter, Cold, and the North Wind.
• Tiamat, (LE) goddess of Evil Dragons, Conquest, and Greed.
• Trithereon, (CG) god of Individuality, Liberty, Retribution, and Self-Defense.
• Velnius, (NG) god of the Sky and Weather.
• Wenta, (CG) goddess of Autumn, West Wind, Harvest, and Brewing.
• Xan Yae, (N) goddess of Twilight, Shadows, Stealth, and Mental Power. 
• Xerbo, (N) god of the Sea, Sailing, Money, and Business.
• Yondalla, (LG) goddess of Halflings, Protection, Fertility, Children, Security, Leadership, Diplomacy, Wisdom, the Cycle of Life, Creation, Family and Familial Love, Tradition, Community, Harmony, and Prosperity.
• Zodal, (NG) god of Mercy, Hope, and Benevolence.

Demigods:

• Iuz, (CE) god of Deceit, Pain, Oppression, and Evil.
• Rudd, (CN) goddess of Chance, Good Luck, and Skill.
• Wastri, (LE) god of Amphibians, Bigotry, and Self-Deception.
• Zagyg, (CN) god of Humor, Eccentricity, Occult Lore, and Unpredictability.
• Zuoken, (N) god of Physical and Mental Mastery.

Alignments

• Only Good or Neutral.  Can be Lawful, Neutral or Chaotic.

Time of Actions

• In Combat
• Round takes 6 seconds
• 1 min spells last 10 rounds
• 10 min spells last 60 rounds
• Outside Combat
• Each action is 5 min unless told by the GM that they are being sneaky or doing multiple things at the same time
• Searching Action is 15 min.  If you spend 30 min you get ADV on roll
• Sneaky Action is 10 min
• Spot and Listen are 1 Round (6sec) and can be done while doing other things.  If you take 5 min and everyone is quiet then you get ADV on Listen checks
• Opening Doors is 1 Round (6sec) unless you are trying to be quiet.  Then it will be 1 min
• On most checks you can double the time for ADV
• Travel Time Villages
• 20ft is 1 SQ
• 300ft a min is average characters walking speed
• Travel Time Hex
• Each Hex is 30 miles on large Map
• Small Maps use scale on them
• Character Speed in miles a day
• Pace Per Hour (Fast 3 miles, Moderate 2 miles, Slow 1 mile)
• Avg Character can walk 30 miles a day
• Avg Character can force march 60 miles a day
• Horses can travel 60 miles a day
• Difficult Terrain will half miles a day
• Short Rest takes 15 min
• Long Rest takes 8 hours (some races might not need 8)
• You can only take one Long Rest every 8 hours