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Hanseath

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  • RaceDwarf
  • ClassesBarbarian 21Shadowdancer 1
  • Level22
  • AlignmentTrue Neutral

Biography

Hanseath is a god in the Morndinsamman, the Dwarf pantheon, in Dungeons & Dragons. A lesser deity amongst their number, he was invented in 3rd edition for the splatbook "Races of Stone", but made a surprise leap to full-fledged canon in 5th edition with "Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes".
Sadly, as a lesser deity than Moradin, Abbathor, Berronar Truesilver and Clanggedin Silverbeard, no updated information on him was presented, meaning you still had to look back and find out about him online or else own a copy of Races of Stone.
Known as the Bearded One for the thick hair that obscures most of his face, Hanseath represents the festive side of dwarven culture. Brewers hold him in high regard, as do dwarf barbarians and any dwarf who charges headlong into battle heedless of the odds.
Hanseaths clerics often serve in dwarf military units, where they act as healers and spellcasters, urging their fellow dwarves into battle. Such units are not always a comfortable mix of personnel, though, since Hanseaths clerics also have a rebellious streak. Many dwarf armies segregate Hanseath clerics into their own berserker units.
Hanseaths followers are seemingly always off on a great crusade of some sort; theyre either in battle or marching toward the next battle. Hanseath often orders his followers to make war against the traditional enemies of the dwarves: goblinoids, orcs, giants, and drow.
It bears mentioning that the 5th edition update of Hanseath downplays this military aspect - as in, literally the only sign of it remaining in his writeup is that he still grants access to the War domain. Seeing as how dwarves already have two dedicated war gods in Clanggedin Silverbeard and Haela Brightaxe, he is in fact probably more interesting as the dwarven equivalent of a bardic god.
Shrines to Hanseath are invariably great festhalls dominated by long tables where worshipers feast and raise goblets to Hanseaths glory. Most have extensive kitchens and pantries attached. As you might expect from such a setting, Hanseaths rites look like great feasts, rich with food and drink. Most are raucous affairs performed prior to battle and after a great victory, with one exceptionthe Ritual of the Cleft Shield. Few events in dwarven life are more heartbreakingly solemn than this ritual, performed by followers of Hanseath for a particularly beloved comrade who fell in battle.
Prayers to the Bearded One are often chanted or sung. Many have simple rhyme schemes and frequent, repetitive choruses. In other words, theyre drinking songs.
Hanseaths herald is a 20th-level celestial dwarf barbarian. Howlers, green slaads, and death slaads are his allies.

https://1d4chan.org/wiki/Hanseath

Statistics

  • 10STR
  • 22DEX
  • 17CON
  • 10INT
  • 8WIS
  • 8CHA
  • 36AC
  • 370HP
  • 21BAB

Ability scores are the character sheet values, without item bonuses. AC, HP and BAB are as last saved, gear included.

Skills ranks assigned

Points spent, not the total bonus: in game the ability modifier, item bonuses and feats are added on top.

  • Tumble25
  • Hide10
  • Move Silently8

Feats 46

  • Armor Proficiency (light) L1
  • Armor Proficiency (medium) L1
  • Armor Skin L21
  • Associates Control L1
  • Barbarian Fast Movement L1
  • Barbarian Rage (1x per day) L1
  • Barbarian Rage (2x per day) L4
  • Barbarian Rage (3x per day) L8
  • Barbarian Rage (4x per day) L12
  • Battle Training vs. Giants L1
  • Battle Training vs. Goblins L1
  • Battle Training vs. Orcs L1
  • Blind-Fight L12
  • Collectibles Menu L1
  • Damage Reduction 1 L11
  • Damage Reduction 2 L14
  • Damage Reduction 3 L17
  • Damage Reduction 4 L20
  • Darkvision L1
  • Dodge L15
  • Epic Barbarian L21
  • Epic Character L21
  • Greater Rage L20
  • Greater Rage (4x per day) L15
  • Greater Rage (5x per day) L16
  • Hardiness vs. Poisons L1
  • Hardiness vs. Spells L1
  • Hide in Plain Sight L22
  • Improved Critical (kukri) L9
  • Mobility L18
  • Shield Proficiency L1
  • Skill Affinity (Lore) L1
  • Stonecunning L1
  • Toughness L9
  • Uncanny Dodge I L2
  • Uncanny Dodge II L5
  • Uncanny Dodge III L10
  • Uncanny Dodge IV L13
  • Uncanny Dodge V L16
  • Uncanny Dodge VI+ L19
  • Weapon Finesse L1
  • Weapon Focus (kukri) L6
  • Weapon Proficiency (Barbarian) L1
  • Weapon Proficiency (exotic) L3
  • Weapon Proficiency (martial) L1
  • Weapon Proficiency (simple) L1

Equipment

  • Head Golden Circlet
    • Immunity: Miscellaneous Mind-Affecting Spells
    • Saving Throw Bonus: Specific Will +1
    • Skill Bonus Concentration +1
    • Spell Resistance 10
  • Arms Gauntlets of the High Ogre
    • Ability Bonus Strength +5
  • Right Hand Cutting Star
    • Damage Bonus Fire 1d6 Damage
    • Enhancement Bonus +2
    • On Hit Blindness DC=14 25% / 3 Rounds
  • Left Hand Mirror Shield
    • AC Bonus +3
    • Spell Resistance 44
  • Cloak Cloak of Blackflame
    • Immunity: Miscellaneous Level/Ability Drain
  • Left Ring Nasher's Ring of Strength
    • Ability Bonus Strength +3
  • Right Ring Ring of Protection +3
    • AC Bonus +4
  • Amulet Amulet of Natural Armor +4
    • AC Bonus +4
  • Belt Belt of Guiding Light
    • Immunity: Miscellaneous Death Magic
    • Light Low (10m) Blue
  • Bullets Fire Bullet
    • Damage Bonus Fire 1d6 Damage
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Last played 2026-08-04