Triton (Dungeons & Dragons)
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Tritons are a fictional species in the Dungeons & Dragons
fantasy
role-playing game
.
(1975), and also appeared in the Eldritch Wizardry
supplement.
The triton appeared in the first edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in the original Monster Manual
(1977).
The triton appeared in the Dungeons & Dragons adventure module War Rafts of Kron
(1984). The triton also appeared in the Creature Catalogue
(1986), and reprinted in the Creature Catalog (1993). The triton appeared as a player character
class
in Sea People (1990).
The triton appeared in the second edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in the Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), and reprinted in the Monstrous Manual (1993). The triton appeared as a playable character race for the Forgotten Realms
setting in Sea of Fallen Stars (1999).
The triton appeared in the third edition Monster Manual
(2000), and in the 3.5 revised Monster Manual (2003). The triton appeared as a player character race in Savage Species
(2003),
god Triton
from Greek mythology
. Tritons are of the outsider
type
but native to the Material Plane, though they are thought to originate from the Elemental Plane of Water. Tritons are able to magically summon water elementals
and other creatures of the sea to come to their aid.
A triton is usually neutral in alignment. They are the natural enemies of the sahuagin
.
s over other weapons.
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Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
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Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
role-playing game
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.
Publication history
The tritons were introduced to the Dungeons & Dragons game in its first supplement, GreyhawkGreyhawk (supplement)
Greyhawk is a supplementary rulebook written by Gary Gygax and Robert J. Kuntz for the original edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game...
(1975), and also appeared in the Eldritch Wizardry
Eldritch Wizardry
Eldritch Wizardry is a supplementary rulebook by Gary Gygax and Brian Blume, written for the original edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, which included a number of significant additions to the core game.-Contents:...
supplement.
The triton appeared in the first edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in the original Monster Manual
Monster Manual
The Monster Manual is the primary bestiary sourcebook for monsters in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. It includes monsters derived from mythology, and folklore, as well as creatures created for D&D specifically...
(1977).
The triton appeared in the Dungeons & Dragons adventure module War Rafts of Kron
War Rafts of Kron
War Rafts of Kron is a 1984 adventure module for the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game.-Plot summary:War Rafts of Kron is an adventure that takes place both on and beneath the surface of the sea, and includes rules for underwater play...
(1984). The triton also appeared in the Creature Catalogue
Creature Catalogue
AC9 - Creature Catalogue is an "Official Game Accessory" for Dungeons & Dragons Basic/Expert/Compainon/Master Sets.-Contents:...
(1986), and reprinted in the Creature Catalog (1993). The triton appeared as a player character
Player character
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class
Character class (Dungeons & Dragons)
A character class is a fundamental part of the identity and nature of characters in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. A character's capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses are largely defined by his or her chosen class; choosing a class is one of the first steps a player takes in order to...
in Sea People (1990).
The triton appeared in the second edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in the Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), and reprinted in the Monstrous Manual (1993). The triton appeared as a playable character race for the Forgotten Realms
Forgotten Realms
The Forgotten Realms is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Commonly referred to by players and game designers alike as "The Realms", it was created by game designer Ed Greenwood around 1967 as a setting for his childhood stories...
setting in Sea of Fallen Stars (1999).
The triton appeared in the third edition Monster Manual
Monster Manual
The Monster Manual is the primary bestiary sourcebook for monsters in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. It includes monsters derived from mythology, and folklore, as well as creatures created for D&D specifically...
(2000), and in the 3.5 revised Monster Manual (2003). The triton appeared as a player character race in Savage Species
Savage Species
Savage Species is a sourcebook for use as a supplement in the 3rd edition of the Dungeons & Dragons game, detailing the use of monstrous races as PC races.-Contents:...
(2003),
Description
Tritons are aquatic humanoid creatures, loosely based on the mermanMerman
Mermen are mythical male equivalents of mermaids – legendary creatures who have the form of a human from the waist up and are fish-like from the waist down.-Mythology:...
god Triton
Triton (mythology)
Triton is a mythological Greek god, the messenger of the big sea. He is the son of Poseidon, god of the sea, and Amphitrite, goddess of the sea, whose herald he is...
from Greek mythology
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
. Tritons are of the outsider
Outsider (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, an outsider is a type of creature, or "creature type". Outsiders are at least partially composed of the essence of a plane other than the Prime Material Plane....
type
Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons)
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but native to the Material Plane, though they are thought to originate from the Elemental Plane of Water. Tritons are able to magically summon water elementals
Elemental (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, an elemental is a type of creature. Elemental creatures are composed of one of the four classical elementals of air, earth, fire, or water.-Publication history:...
and other creatures of the sea to come to their aid.
A triton is usually neutral in alignment. They are the natural enemies of the sahuagin
Sahuagin
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the sahuagin are a fish-like monstrous humanoid species that live in oceans, seas, underground lakes, and underwater caves. Sahuagin speak their native tongue . With higher intelligence scores, they can also speak two bonus languages, usually...
.
Description
Tritons resemble aquatic elves in their upper half, but their lower halves are more fish-like, with scaly legs and webbed feet. They favor tridentTrident
A trident , also called a trishul or leister or gig, is a three-pronged spear. It is used for spear fishing and was also a military weapon. Tridents are featured widely in mythical, historical and modern culture. The major Hindu god, Shiva the Destroyer and the sea god Poseidon or Neptune are...
s over other weapons.