Dungeons and Dragons Vocabulary

Here is the vocabulary for a Dungeons and Dragons-inspired ESL/EFL lesson. This could be taught as a series, introducing the game and eventually playing a campaign, or just as a one-time special lesson. Advanced students can fill out character sheets with strengths, weaknesses, attributes, etc. and even draw their characters!

HUMANS & HUMANOIDS

Elf

Dwarf

Fairy

Mermaid

Vampire

Centaur

Mage
(*a sorceress, wizard or enchantress who uses arcane magic, learned from books)

Sorceress/Sorceror

(*a person born with innate magical abilities)

Wizard
(*a normal human whose magic abilities are learned)

Enchantress/Enchanter

(*one whose magic is specialized in enchanting objects or persons)

Warlock/Witch
(*one whose magic is usually derived from a pact with another magical being
and who may potentially use dark, evil magic)

Warrior

Princess

ANIMALS AND CREATURES

Familiar / Animal Companion

Trusty Steed (Horse)

Unicorn

Pegasus

Wolves

Dragon

MYSTICAL OBJECTS

Magic Ring

Orb

Magic Key

Enchanted Book

Treasure / Loot

Wings

PLACES

Temple

Haunted Castle

Ruins

Enchanted Forest

Archway

Gnome Homes

Hunter's Cabin

Sky Tower

GAME PIECES

20-Sided Dice*

12-Sided Die*
[*1 = die / 2+ = dice]

6-Sided Die

4-Sided Die

For more great nerd lessons, check out:

Girl Power Cartoons

Star Wars

Ocean-Themed Cartoon Characters Lesson

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