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	When [[Keith Baker]] created the [[Dungeons & Dragons]] [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition\|3e]] setting of ''[[Eberron]]'', one of the things he wanted to do was to explore the idea of "wide magic"; widely available, but not very powerful, magic. This would justify his setting's [[dungeonpunk]] theme and its [[magitek]] by way of industrialized magic motif. To do this, he invented two things. The first was the [[Magewright]] NPC class. The other was the concept of '''Dragonmarks'''.		When [[Keith Baker]] created the [[Dungeons & Dragons]] [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition\|3e]] setting of ''[[Eberron]]'', one of the things he wanted to do was to explore the idea of "wide magic"; widely available, but not very powerful, magic. This would justify his setting's [[dungeonpunk]] theme and its [[magitek]] by way of industrialized magic motif. To do this, he invented two things. The first was the [[Magewright]] NPC class. The other was the concept of '''Dragonmarks'''.

	Connected in some mysterious way to the Draconic Prophecy, Dragonmarks are mystical symbols that appear on an individual's skin, and each of which bestows innate magical abilities based on that mark. Kind of like a birthmark that gives you a quick dip in [[Sorcerer (Dungeons & Dragons)\|Sorcerer]] for free. There are a dozen different Dragonmarks, and each mark comes in one of several levels of complexity; more developed dragonmarks can produce more powerful effects. These levels consist of Least, Lesser and Greater, for the most part, although extremely rare individuals may manifest a Siberys Mark, more powerful than even a ~~GreateR~~ Mark.		Connected in some mysterious way to the Draconic Prophecy, Dragonmarks are mystical symbols that appear on an individual's skin, and each of which bestows innate magical abilities based on that mark. Kind of like a birthmark that gives you a quick dip in [[Sorcerer (Dungeons & Dragons)\|Sorcerer]] for free. There are a dozen different Dragonmarks, and each mark comes in one of several levels of complexity; more developed dragonmarks can produce more powerful effects. These levels consist of Least, Lesser and Greater, for the most part, although extremely rare individuals may manifest a Siberys Mark, more powerful than even a Greater Mark.

	There was a 13th Dragonmark, the Mark of Death, but it's gone now. There are also Aberrant Dragonmarks - see below.		There was a 13th Dragonmark, the Mark of Death, but it's gone now. There are also Aberrant Dragonmarks - see below.

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	'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Warding Dwarves add a +d4 bonus to any checks involving Investigation or thieve's tools. You can also innately cast Alarm, Mage Armor, and ~~Alarm~~ (at level 3) using Intelligence (which gain a +1 bonus to) to cast.		'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Warding Dwarves add a +d4 bonus to any checks involving Investigation or thieve's tools. You can also innately cast Alarm, Mage Armor, and Magic Lock (at level 3) using Intelligence (which gain a +1 bonus to) to cast.

	==The Mark of Death==		==The Mark of Death==

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	'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Detection gave you the ability to re-roll Percaeption checks and take the highest result and detect magic as if they were trained in Arcana (which could use Perception instead of Arcana). You can also master and perform all Divination rituals as well as Banish Illusions, Eavesdropper's Foil and Scry Trap.		'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Detection gave you the ability to re-roll Percaeption checks and take the highest result and detect magic as if they were trained in Arcana (which could use Perception instead of Arcana). You can also master and perform all Divination rituals as well as Banish Illusions, Eavesdropper's Foil and Scry Trap.


			'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Detection half-elves add +d4 to to Investigation and Insight checks. They can also innately cast Detect Magic, Detect Disease or Poison, and See Invisibility (at 3rd level).

	==The Mark of Finding==		==The Mark of Finding==
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	'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Finding allows you to shift one space when an adjacent enemy that grants combat advantage to you does the same. You can also master and perform the Detect Object, Detect Secret Doors, Find the Path and Inquisitive Eyes rituals.		'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Finding allows you to shift one space when an adjacent enemy that grants combat advantage to you does the same. You can also master and perform the Detect Object, Detect Secret Doors, Find the Path and Inquisitive Eyes rituals.

			'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Finding is unique in that both humans and half-orcs can use this subrace. Those with this mark gain darkvision and add +d4 to perception and survival. They can also innately cast the hunter's mark and locate object (at 3rd level) using Wisdom (which both races get a +2 bonus to).

	==The Mark of Handling==		==The Mark of Handling==
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	'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Handling lets you use the mount powers of any mounts you have as if you have the Mounted Combat feat. Any natural mounts you ride or animal companions provided by class gain a +2 feat bonus to speed or +1 feat bonus to AC. You can also master and perform the Animal Messenger or Steed Summons rituals.		'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Handling lets you use the mount powers of any mounts you have as if you have the Mounted Combat feat. Any natural mounts you ride or animal companions provided by class gain a +2 feat bonus to speed or +1 feat bonus to AC. You can also master and perform the Animal Messenger or Steed Summons rituals.

			'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Handling humans add +d4 to Nature and Handle Animal checks. They can also innately cast Animal Friendship and Speak with Animals (which can be used on beasts or monstrosities at 3rd level) using Wisdom (which they gain a +2 bonus to)

	==The Mark of Healing==		==The Mark of Healing==
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	'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Healing allows allies to make a saving throw whenever you use a healing power on them or use Heal to let them pull a Second Wind. You can also master and perform any Restoration rituals as well as the Remove Affliction ritual.		'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Healing allows allies to make a saving throw whenever you use a healing power on them or use Heal to let them pull a Second Wind. You can also master and perform any Restoration rituals as well as the Remove Affliction ritual.

			'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Healing halflings add +d4 to checks involving herbalism kits and medicine. They can also innately cast Cure Wounds and Lesser Restorations (at 3rd level) using Wisdom (which they gain a +1 bonus to).

	==The Mark of Hospitality==		==The Mark of Hospitality==
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	'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Hospitality lets you or an ally within 10 spaces of you to max out their healing whenever a healing power is used during a short rest. You can also master and perform the Eye of Alarm, Fantastic Recuperation, Secure Shelter, and Travelers' Feast rituals.		'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Hospitality lets you or an ally within 10 spaces of you to max out their healing whenever a healing power is used during a short rest. You can also master and perform the Eye of Alarm, Fantastic Recuperation, Secure Shelter, and Travelers' Feast rituals.

			'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Hospitality halflings add +d4 to any checks involving persuasion, brewer's tools or cook's utensil. They can also innately cast Prestidigitation, Purify Food and Drink, and Unseen Servant using Charisma (which they gain a +1 bonus to).

	==The Mark of Making==		==The Mark of Making==
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	'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Making lets you use Enchant Magic Item as if you were two levels higher and make alchemical items as if you were two levels higher. You can also master and perform and Creation rituals and the Make Whole Ritual.		'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Making lets you use Enchant Magic Item as if you were two levels higher and make alchemical items as if you were two levels higher. You can also master and perform and Creation rituals and the Make Whole Ritual.

			'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Making humans are trained in a type of artificer's tools and add +d4 to any checks involving arcana or artificer's tools. They can also innately cast Mending and Magic Weapon using Intelligence (which they add a +2 bonus to).

	==The Mark of Passage==		==The Mark of Passage==
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	'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Passage lets you shift or teleport +1 space whenever a power lets you do so. You can also master and perform Travel rituals and the Enhance Vessel, Find the Path, Passwall, Phantom Steed, Steed Summons, and Water Walk rituals.		'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Passage lets you shift or teleport +1 space whenever a power lets you do so. You can also master and perform Travel rituals and the Enhance Vessel, Find the Path, Passwall, Phantom Steed, Steed Summons, and Water Walk rituals.

			*'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Passage humans add +5 to their base speed and add +d4 to any checks involving acrobatics or operating land vehicles. They can also innately cast misty step using Dexterity (which they add a +2 bonus to).

	==The Mark of Scribing==		==The Mark of Scribing==
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	'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Scribing lets you learn 4 additional languages, and you can retrain any of them as you could a feat, power or skill. You can master and perform any rituals and you can make any ritual scrolls in half the time.		'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Scribing lets you learn 4 additional languages, and you can retrain any of them as you could a feat, power or skill. You can master and perform any rituals and you can make any ritual scrolls in half the time.

			'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Scribing gnomes add +d4 to any checks involving calligraphy supplies or History. You can also innately cast Message, Comprehend Languages, and Magic Mouth (at 3rd level) using Charisma (which they gain a +1 bonus to).

	==The Mark of Sentinel==		==The Mark of Sentinel==
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	'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Sentinel lets you shift 1 space before or after you make an opportunity attack when an enemy provokes one. You can also master and perform the Eye of Alarm, Eye of Warning, and Magic Circle rituals.		'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Sentinel lets you shift 1 space before or after you make an opportunity attack when an enemy provokes one. You can also master and perform the Eye of Alarm, Eye of Warning, and Magic Circle rituals.

			*'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Sentinel humans can swap places with an adjacent ally whenever that ally is attacked once per long rest and add +d4 to insight and perception. They can also innately cast Shield using Wisdom (which they gain a +1 bonus to).

	==The Mark of Shadow==		==The Mark of Shadow==
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	'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Shadow allows you to miss all targets with an attack when hidden or invisible and remain so. You can also master Deception rituals and the Knock, Masking Shroud, Secret Page, and Shadow Walk rituals.		'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Shadow allows you to miss all targets with an attack when hidden or invisible and remain so. You can also master Deception rituals and the Knock, Masking Shroud, Secret Page, and Shadow Walk rituals.

			'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Shadow elves add a +d4 bonus to Performance and Stealth checks. They can also innately cast Minor Illusion and Invisibility (at 3rd level) using Charisma (which they have a +1 bonus to).

	==The Mark of Storm==		==The Mark of Storm==
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	'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Storm allows you to push an enemy +1 space whenever you hit them with a lightning or thunder power. You can add +1 to any flight speeds you have. You can also master and perform the Endure Elements, Enhance Vessel, Summon Winds, and Water Walk rituals.		'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Storm allows you to push an enemy +1 space whenever you hit them with a lightning or thunder power. You can add +1 to any flight speeds you have. You can also master and perform the Endure Elements, Enhance Vessel, Summon Winds, and Water Walk rituals.

			'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Storm half-elves have resistance for lightning and add +d4 to checks involving navigator's tools and acrobatics. They can also cast gust and gust of wind (at 3rd level) using charisma (which they gain a +1 bonus to).

	==The Mark of Warding==		==The Mark of Warding==
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	'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Warding lets you add +1 to a defense bonus provided by a power. Whenever you mark an enemy, that enemy suffers a -3 penalty to hit when they try to attack anyone other than you. You can also master and perform Warding rituals as well as the Fluid Funds, Knock, and Leomund's Secret Chest rituals.		'''4th Edition:''' Mark of Warding lets you add +1 to a defense bonus provided by a power. Whenever you mark an enemy, that enemy suffers a -3 penalty to hit when they try to attack anyone other than you. You can also master and perform Warding rituals as well as the Fluid Funds, Knock, and Leomund's Secret Chest rituals.


			'''5th Edition:''' Mark of Warding Dwarves add a +d4 bonus to any checks involving Investigation or thieve's tools. You can also innately cast Alarm, Mage Armor, and Alarm (at level 3) using Intelligence (which gain a +1 bonus to) to cast.

	==The Mark of Death==		==The Mark of Death==

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The Mark of Shadow

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	* Least: Darkness, disguise self or minor image 1/day; +2 bonus on Gather Information checks		* Least: Darkness, disguise self or minor image 1/day; +2 bonus on Gather Information checks
	* Lesser: Clairaudience/clairvoyance , shadow conjuration or scrying 1/day		* Lesser: Clairaudience/clairvoyance, shadow conjuration or scrying 1/day
	* Greater: Mislead , prying eyes or shadow walk 1/day		* Greater: Mislead, prying eyes or shadow walk 1/day
	* Siberys: Greater prying eyes or greater scrying 1/day		* Siberys: Greater prying eyes or greater scrying 1/day

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	==The Mark of Death==		==The Mark of Death==
	This is the Lost Dragonmark, destroyed when the [[elf]] family that held it was wiped out by angry [[dragon]]s for having created a [[Half-Dragon]] [[Elf]]. Ironically, that hybrid survived, by becoming a [[lich]], and went on to found the [[Blood of Vol]]. Even more ironically, in her undead state, she can't use the powers of her mark anymore.		This is the Lost Dragonmark, destroyed when the [[elf]] family that held it was wiped out by angry [[dragon]]s for having created a [[Half-Dragon]] [[Elf]]. Ironically, that hybrid survived, by becoming a [[lich]], and went on to found the [[Blood of Vol]]. Even more ironically, in her undead state, she can't use the powers of her mark anymore. Weirdly enough, the hybrid, Erandis, is usually depicted as the corpse of a grown woman, despire the fact that she was raised as a teenager, and undead don't age.

	The Mark of Death is one of the few "mysteries" of Eberron, in that [[Keith Baker]] has stated that the truth of its nature will never be revealed in an official supplement. Keith has stated that the true nature of the Mark of Death, like that of the Day of Mourning, is for the Dungeon Master to decide. In his opinion it would not kill, because Dragonmarks are almost universally positive/constructive in their effects: hospitality, creation, taming, etc. As such, the Mark of Death would do things more along the lines of speaking with the deceased, raising undead and controlling them (as well as those previously reanimated), or setting undead to rest. He also stated that, in his view, the Dragonmark that Lady Vol possessed was not a Siberys Mark, but even more powerful because of her draconic heritage. Essentially, she is a living Eldritch Machine.		The Mark of Death is one of the few "mysteries" of Eberron, in that [[Keith Baker]] has stated that the truth of its nature will never be revealed in an official supplement. Keith has stated that the true nature of the Mark of Death, like that of the Day of Mourning, is for the Dungeon Master to decide. In his opinion it would not kill, because Dragonmarks are almost universally positive/constructive in their effects: hospitality, creation, taming, etc. As such, the Mark of Death would do things more along the lines of speaking with the deceased, raising undead and controlling them (as well as those previously reanimated), or setting undead to rest. He also stated that, in his view, the Dragonmark that Lady Vol possessed was not a Siberys Mark, but even more powerful because of her draconic heritage. Essentially, she is a living Eldritch Machine.

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	In 4th edition, Dragonmarks were condensed into one feat, and while there was support for them it was less broad than before. It was possible to defy the rules of 3e and have a functioning dragonmark outside of the one(s) associated with your race, but you were told upright that doing this would Get You Noticed, and the DM had every justification and incentive to have people take note of this very exceptional trait of your PC and respond accordingly.		In 4th edition, Dragonmarks were condensed into one feat, and while there was support for them it was less broad than before. It was possible to defy the rules of 3e and have a functioning dragonmark outside of the one(s) associated with your race, but you were told upright that doing this would Get You Noticed, and the DM had every justification and incentive to have people take note of this very exceptional trait of your PC and respond accordingly.

	In 5th edition, there were two takes on the rules. The first was in the Eberron [[Unearthed Arcana]], which saw them remain as feats with increasingly powerful spell-like abilities becoming available based on character level. The ''Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron'' supplement made it so that true dragonmarks are variant races. The changes of these variants are so extreme the only way they're "variants" is that you still count as human/elf/ect. for effects based on race. These can be improved by taking an extra feat. This does mean the ability to realize your status as a foundling mid-play no longer exists however. 5E also ~~introduces~~ the new concept of claiming your dragonmark as the ultimate source of your magic abilities, typically for [[Sorcerer]] or [[Warlock]].		In 5th edition, there were two takes on the rules. The first was in the Eberron [[Unearthed Arcana]], which saw them remain as feats with increasingly powerful spell-like abilities becoming available based on character level. The ''Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron'' supplement made it so that true dragonmarks are variant races. The changes of these variants are so extreme the only way they're "variants" is that you still count as human/elf/ect. for effects based on race. These can be improved by taking an extra feat. This does mean the ability to realize your status as a foundling mid-play no longer exists however. 5E also makes mainstream the new concept of claiming your dragonmark as the ultimate source of your magic abilities, typically for [[Sorcerer]] or [[Warlock]]. This option existed in 3.5, but it was buried in [[Dragon Magazine]].

	==The Mark of Detection==		==The Mark of Detection==

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	In 4th edition, Dragonmarks were condensed into one feat, and while there was support for them it was less broad than before. It was possible to defy the rules of 3e and have a functioning dragonmark outside of the one(s) associated with your race, but you were told upright that doing this would Get You Noticed, and the DM had every justification and incentive to have people take note of this very exceptional trait of your PC and respond accordingly.		In 4th edition, Dragonmarks were condensed into one feat, and while there was support for them it was less broad than before. It was possible to defy the rules of 3e and have a functioning dragonmark outside of the one(s) associated with your race, but you were told upright that doing this would Get You Noticed, and the DM had every justification and incentive to have people take note of this very exceptional trait of your PC and respond accordingly.

	In 5th edition, there were two takes on the rules. The first was in the Eberron [[Unearthed Arcana]], which saw them remain as feats with increasingly powerful spell-like abilities becoming available based on character level. The ''Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron'' supplement made it so that true dragonmarks are variant races. The changes of these variants are so extreme the only way they're "variants" is that you still count as human/elf/ect. for effects based on race. These can be improved by taking extra ~~feats~~. This does mean the ability to realize your status as a foundling mid-play no longer exists however. 5E also introduces the new concept of claiming your dragonmark as the ultimate source of your magic abilities, typically for [[Sorcerer]] or [[Warlock]].		In 5th edition, there were two takes on the rules. The first was in the Eberron [[Unearthed Arcana]], which saw them remain as feats with increasingly powerful spell-like abilities becoming available based on character level. The ''Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron'' supplement made it so that true dragonmarks are variant races. The changes of these variants are so extreme the only way they're "variants" is that you still count as human/elf/ect. for effects based on race. These can be improved by taking an extra feat. This does mean the ability to realize your status as a foundling mid-play no longer exists however. 5E also introduces the new concept of claiming your dragonmark as the ultimate source of your magic abilities, typically for [[Sorcerer]] or [[Warlock]].

	==The Mark of Detection==		==The Mark of Detection==