"the monsters of Ikoria demand your respect. You may think you understand them at a glance, but each possesses power and beauty far beyond what you think you see. What's more, they're liable to mutate into something completely different right before your very eyes! If you tread carefully, observe from a distance, and expect the unexpected, these wonderous creatures will reveal their secrets to you. But if you underestimate them, take your safety for granted, or assume you've got the upper hand, they will not hesitate to prove you wrong." -Vivien Reid, explorer of Ikoria
Ikoria is a world filled with monsters. Monsters here come in all shapes and sizes, from terrifying, city-stomping behemoths to clever little beasties small enough to perch on your shoulder. Skysharks soar over herds of lumbering goriaks, winged foxes flit through crystalline forests, and brooding nightmare creatures emerge from the shadows to hunt the unsuspecting.
Races in Ikoria
Human
Humans are the only "civilized" species to have survived on Ikoria, occupying a precarious midpoint in its monstrous food chain. They owe their resilience to a variety of strategies that have allowed them to elude extinction for generations. Most of them choose to live inside of protective sanctuaries. These communities range from small wilderness outposts to massive walled cities, and each employs a combination of techniques to ward off monster attacks (both physical and magical).
Classes in Ikoria
Barbarian
The barbarians of Ikoria are typically those who were raised in the dangerous planes of Ikoria, and learned to harness its primal nature into pure physical power. It is not uncommon for a barbarian to also be a bonder, but they typically bond with creatures that share their primal personality.
Since an Ikorian barbarian is shaped by their environment, there is a wide range of them depending on what region they are from. For example, a barbarian from Savai might harness the predatory stalking of the cat clade and use the undershelves of the craggy landscape to take refuge, whereas a barbarian from Ketria may harness the elemental energy inherit in the region and throw it into their attacks.
Subclass Options in Ikoria
- Path of the Ancestral Guardian
- Path of the Beast
- Path of the Berserker
- Path of the Storm Herald
- Wild Heart
- Path of Wild Magic
- Path of the Zealot
Bard
Bard
Blood Hunter
Blood
Cleric
Cleric
Druid
Druid
Fighter
Fight
Monk
Monk
Paladin
Paladin
Ranger
Ranger
Rogue
Rogue
Sorcerer
Sorcerer
Warlock
Warlock
Wizard
Wizard