Name Description Source
Chaos Those destined for Chaos don’t live by the rules binding ordinary folk. They clash with authority and tradition all their lives, either in minor acts of subversion or outright rebellion. Tricksters… Adventurer's Guide
Coming of Age Not all heroes have a clear path ahead of them. Some are still finding their footing and are dreaming big all the same: of adventure, the open road, a chance to prove one’s worth, and having a life… Adventurer's Guide
Darkness Darkness is not good or evil, it is that which obscures. Darkness is the unknown and the fear of discovery. Darkness is a veil, a barrier that can mask the predator or guard the innocent from what… Gate Pass Gazette
Death All things end. This is right, this is nature. Death is a part of life, defending others often requires death, and unnaturally extended lives often require ending. Those with a destiny of death are… Gate Pass Gazette
Devotion Devotion can be a pure or foolish thing. A beloved, a nation, a cause—anything may be the object of your Devotion, but very few are worthy of it. For you the choice is clear: the love at the center… Adventurer's Guide
Dominion An impostor seated on your throne, a land divided by civil strife, a feckless bureaucracy waiting to be gamed. Those with the Dominion destiny look at chaos and see opportunity. Some seek to return… Adventurer's Guide
Excellence Some are fated to be the best, the apex, the pinnacle of their craft that all others aspire to. Such perfection demands single-minded determination, unending resolve and focus, and the luck of innate… Adventurer's Guide
Exploration Some beings are born to travel amongst the stars, to explore worlds and galaxies hitherto unknown, and go places that nobody has yet been. To them, the discovery of a new culture, a fascinating life… Voidrunner's Codex
Fire Fire can be put to work, but it has no goal in mind, no plans for the future beyond spreading and burning bright. Fire is impulsive, destructive, and beautiful. Those with a destiny of fire tend to… Gate Pass Gazette
Foundation Characters with the Foundation destiny wish to create something new, something big, something important; and to do it from scratch. This can mean founding a city, starting a large organization, or… Gate Pass Gazette
Ice The ice is quiet, a still and solemn thing content to merely be. Ice is uncaring, stubborn, and somber. Those with a destiny of ice are harsh and calculating, slow and purposeful. They tend towards… Gate Pass Gazette
Knowledge You seek the philosopher’s stone, universal truths too vast and terrible for mortal minds to comprehend, or untold secrets hidden away from inquiring minds. Scholars and seekers of Knowledge research… Adventurer's Guide
Light Light is that which reveals and purifies, merciless and true. Light exposes and tears away at all deception until only the bare and naked reality is left shivering at the universe’s attention. Truth… Gate Pass Gazette
Metamorphosis The trappings of daily life stifle you and the shackles of this mortal coil cannot contain you. People whose destiny is Metamorphosis seek to attain a higher mode of being. Some search for… Adventurer's Guide
Preservation The last remaining guardian of a sacred location, the keeper of an important relic, the only practitioner of an endangered tradition. Those with the Preservation destiny are the last bastion against… Gate Pass Gazette
Prophecy You are tangled in the threads of a prophecy foretold by the Fate Spinner, her cults, or another powerful prescient entity. This prophecy may promise you great riches and immense power, or it may… Gate Pass Gazette
Reason The most important thing to you is logic and rationality. You seek this ideal at all times, and strive to avoid excess emotion. Everything can be explained, and all things in the universe must follow… Voidrunner's Codex
Return to Glory Some adventurers hang up their swords and put away their spellbooks, only to find that they have to take them up again. This may be a story of fulfilling one’s true potential, achieving a glory… Gate Pass Gazette
Revenge Someone or something has wronged you, and even the gods cannot shield them from your retribution. Your burning desire for Revenge fuels your plans and kindles your destiny. Was your ire sparked by a… Adventurer's Guide
Slayer There are many in the world who fight terrible evils to protect others. They battle back the clutching hand of death for another day, then enjoy a well-earned, peaceful retirement. For the Slayer,… Gate Pass Gazette
Underdog Some people strive towards their destiny while others are dragged there. Those fated to be Underdogs must battle adversity and survive against long odds, gradually growing into the heroes they never… Adventurer's Guide
Victory Victory is everything–whether in warfare, academia, or sport, all that matters is your triumph over your foes or competitors, no matter the cost. Voidrunner's Codex
Wealth Glittering gold holds the promise of luxuries and freedom from want, all wrapped with the exhilarating rush of acquisition. Of the countless people who spend their lives in pursuit of Wealth some are… Adventurer's Guide

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