Skald (Fòlk Background) in Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Skald (Fòlk Background)

You are a Skald—a keeper of stories, a singer of sagas, and a weaver of memory in Fjallheima’s clan halls and longhouses. Raised among the Fòlk, you learned to recite genealogies, recount ancient deeds, and inspire warriors with the power of your words and music. Your art is more than entertainment: it shapes reputation, preserves tradition, and can sway the hearts of friend and foe alike. Whether performing at a firelit feast or carrying news between villages, you are welcomed for your wit and wisdom.

Skill Proficiencies Performance, History

Tool Proficiencies One musical instrument (your signature instrument, e.g. lyre, drum, horn), Calligrapher’s supplies (for recording tales and sagas).

Equipment Clothes decorated with clan colors or knotwork, A favored musical instrument (matching your proficiency). Calligrapher’s supplies, A scroll of your own composition or a famous saga, A token of gratitude from a Jarl, A pouch containing 15 gold pieces.

Lifestyle Modest

Features

Inspiring Words: You are welcomed in most Fòlk communities and can use your songs, tales, or recitations to earn food, lodging, or minor favors for yourself and your companions. You can also recall stories, legends, and lineages relevant to local people and history, granting you insight and influence in social situations. Clan leaders often seek your blessing before battle or important decisions.

Suggested Characteristics

Skalds are charismatic, insightful, and passionate. They value truth, memory, and the power of the spoken word. Their loyalty often lies with the stories they keep, ensuring that the deeds of their people are never forgotten.

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