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<blockquote data-quote="Astrosicebear" data-source="post: 6370412" data-attributes="member: 67017">Mechanically there seem to be two options: Backgrounds or feats.&nbsp; Backgrounds provide the correct pillar, but lack the balance... feats on the other hand provide the balance but disjoin the story elements.&nbsp; But overall i think feats are where they need to be... dragonmarks are powerful, and in line with most 5e feats (granting spells, etc.).The other option is to make a complicated background that offers choices based on character level.&nbsp; For example:Background Dragonmarked of DeneithYou gain a dragonmark of House Deneith.&nbsp; The mark manifests as you wish in line with the guidelines for&nbsp; the dragonmarks of this house. You gain advantage on all social interactions when dealing with members of House Deneith as long as your dragonmark is clearly visible.&nbsp; As you grow in power your dragonmark has a chance to manifest different powers.&nbsp; At each level of growth make a choice, once chosen it cannot be changed.Level 1: You gain proficiency in Strength based skills, as well as proficiency with martial weapons. OR Your dragonmark manifests as a lesser mark, and you may choose 1 ability from the lesser Deneith dragonmark table.Level 4: You gain proficiency in any 2 exotic weapons and may use the Dash, Disengage, or Dodge action once per short rest as a bonus action OR your dragonmark manifests as a lesser mark and may choose 1 ability (or add 1 ability) from the lesser Deneith dragonmark table.etc..</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Astrosicebear, post: 6370412, member: 67017"] Mechanically there seem to be two options: Backgrounds or feats. Backgrounds provide the correct pillar, but lack the balance... feats on the other hand provide the balance but disjoin the story elements. But overall i think feats are where they need to be... dragonmarks are powerful, and in line with most 5e feats (granting spells, etc.). The other option is to make a complicated background that offers choices based on character level. For example: [B]Background Dragonmarked of Deneith[/B] You gain a dragonmark of House Deneith. The mark manifests as you wish in line with the guidelines for the dragonmarks of this house. You gain advantage on all social interactions when dealing with members of House Deneith as long as your dragonmark is clearly visible. As you grow in power your dragonmark has a chance to manifest different powers. At each level of growth make a choice, once chosen it cannot be changed. [U]Level 1:[/U] You gain proficiency in Strength based skills, as well as proficiency with martial weapons. OR Your dragonmark manifests as a lesser mark, and you may choose 1 ability from the lesser Deneith dragonmark table. [U]Level 4:[/U] You gain proficiency in any 2 exotic weapons and may use the Dash, Disengage, or Dodge action once per short rest as a bonus action OR your dragonmark manifests as a lesser mark and may choose 1 ability (or add 1 ability) from the lesser Deneith dragonmark table. etc.. [/QUOTE]

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