Note for DM's who want to add this to their campaign for a bard. that wand one. This would be their focus....just how many bards want a wand as their focus? if they did why aren't they a wizard? Playing an instrument and singing is the main thing bards do. Maybe if the bard already had a few decent instruments as a focus and you were adding the wand for flavor for a once in a great while use it makes sense. But to use as a main focus for a bard? it tells me the author likely has never roll played a true bard. Do you ask a wizard to play a harp as a focus? ask a fighter to use a staff as their main weapon? ask a ranger to use a mace as their main weapon?The rest of the ideas above make sense (because they are instruments). But the wand for a bard focus is (from a roll play standpoint) taking away one of the main things that define a bard. at best the wand could just amplify the voice and not be a focus, That way the bard would pull it out once in a great while but use a normal instrument. Also a bard needs their hands full for the instrument to be a focus. So holding the wand AND a musical instrument to BE a bard defeats what this is intended to do. Its too bad they didn't make it a flute or any instrument.
Note for DM's who want to add this to their campaign for a bard. that wand one. This would be their focus....just how many bards want a wand as their focus? if they did why aren't they a wizard? Playing an instrument and singing is the main thing bards do. Maybe if the bard already had a few decent instruments as a focus and you were adding the wand for flavor for a once in a great while use it makes sense. But to use as a main focus for a bard? it tells me the author likely has never roll played a true bard. Do you ask a wizard to play a harp as a focus? ask a fighter to use a staff as their main weapon? ask a ranger to use a mace as their main weapon?The rest of the ideas above make sense (because they are instruments). But the wand for a bard focus is (from a roll play standpoint) taking away one of the main things that define a bard. at best the wand could just amplify the voice and not be a focus, That way the bard would pull it out once in a great while but use a normal instrument. Also a bard needs their hands full for the instrument to be a focus. So holding the wand AND a musical instrument to BE a bard defeats what this is intended to do. Its too bad they didn't make it a flute or any instrument.
Playing a musical instrument and signing is the main thing _some_ bards do.
My last bard was primarily a spy. I based him on a combination of the Forgotten Realms Harpers and the Dragons of Pern bards.
Note for DM's who want to add this to their campaign for a bard. that wand one. This would be their focus....just how many bards want a wand as their focus? if they did why aren't they a wizard? Playing an instrument and singing is the main thing bards do. Maybe if the bard already had a few decent instruments as a focus and you were adding the wand for flavor for a once in a great while use it makes sense. But to use as a main focus for a bard? it tells me the author likely has never roll played a true bard. Do you ask a wizard to play a harp as a focus? ask a fighter to use a staff as their main weapon? ask a ranger to use a mace as their main weapon?The rest of the ideas above make sense (because they are instruments). But the wand for a bard focus is (from a roll play standpoint) taking away one of the main things that define a bard. at best the wand could just amplify the voice and not be a focus, That way the bard would pull it out once in a great while but use a normal instrument. Also a bard needs their hands full for the instrument to be a focus. So holding the wand AND a musical instrument to BE a bard defeats what this is intended to do. Its too bad they didn't make it a flute or any instrument.
You don't have only the one focus. All of your instruments can be used as a focus if they are what you are holding at the time.
That rod one I presume is meant to represent a microphone for singing or poetic recitation etc., hence the inclusion of Thaumaturgy on it.
Bards do can use wands too, as can druids: it's not a "play a wizard if you want to use a wand" kind of item.
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Fiddle of Gold: This beautiful violin is made of seemingly pure gold, but is not as malleable as would be expected. It also appears to possess a beautiful grain like a wooden violin would. The attuned user can cast Calm Emotions, Enthrall, Contact Other Plane (only beings in the Nine Hells), and Planar Ally (only devils) once per day. The fiddle regains all uses of its spells if the user plays the fiddle standing in a crossroads at midnight. If the attuned user is a Warlock with the Fiend patron, the Fiddle of Gold also acts as a +3 Rod of the Pact Keeper.
Fiddle of Gold: This beautiful violin is made of seemingly pure gold, but is not as malleable as would be expected. It also appears to possess a beautiful grain like a wooden violin would. The attuned user can cast Calm Emotions, Enthrall, Contact Other Plane (only beings in the Nine Hells), and Planar Ally (only devils) once per day. The fiddle regains all uses of its spells if the user plays the fiddle standing in a crossroads at midnight. If the attuned user is a Warlock with the Fiend patron, the Fiddle of Gold also acts as a +3 Rod of the Pact Keeper.
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Canto alla vita alla sua bellezza ad ogni sua ferita ogni sua carezza!
I sing to life and to its tragic beauty To pain and to strife, but all that dances through me The rise and the fall, I've lived through it all!
Type: Legendary Instrument (Harp) Description: The Harp of the Dawn is an exquisite golden harp with strings made from sun-touched silk. Its frame is adorned with intricate carvings of dragons and mythical creatures basking in sunlight. As the first light of dawn touches its strings, it emits a soft, radiant glow.
Properties:
Enhanced Charisma: While attuned to the Harp of the Dawn, your Charisma score increases by 2, to a maximum of 22.
Spell Effects:
Heroism: (Scaling Charges) As a bonus action, play a rousing melody that grants courage to multiple allies. For 1 charge, affect up to 2 targets; for 2 charges, affect up to 4 targets; and for 3 charges, affect up to 6 targets. The spell duration is doubled when cast using the harp, and Concentration is not required.
Plant Growth: (2 charges) Play a harmonious tune that causes plants to thrive. You can channel your energy to enrich a large area or create a strategic zone of difficult terrain.
Heroes’ Feast: (3 charges) Perform an inspiring concert that conjures a magnificent banquet. Allies who partake in the feast gain Temporary Hit Points, Resistance to Poison damage, and Immunity to the Frightened and Poisoned conditions.
Majestic Inspiration: Once per short rest, you can use your action to play a powerful tune that grants all allies within 30 feet a Heroic Inspiration. If a target already has Heroic Inspiration, it instead gains a 1d10 Combat Inspiration die as per the College of Valor effect.
Dawn’s Resilience: While you play the harp, you and your allies within 30 feet gain resistance to fear, charm, and necrotic damage. Additionally, allies have Advantage on saving throws against effects from undead creatures. Playing the harp does not prevent you from taking other actions, including casting spells or using different harp features.
Harmony of Unity: Once per day, you can perform a ten-minute symphony that enhances teamwork. All allies within hearing distance gain Advantage on ability checks and saving throws related to group dynamics (e.g., things involving coordination or supporting one another) for the next hour.
Charges: The harp has 6 charges and regains 1d4+2 expended charges daily at dawn. Attunement: Requires attunement by a bard.
Lore
The Harp of the Dawn is said to have been crafted by a celestial being who fell in love with the world at first light. They gave it to a member of a legendary group of heroes who united against darkness. Not being a trained warrior or spellcaster, the member was known for inspiring the fellowship with songs and bravery that inspired countless generations.
Note for DM's who want to add this to their campaign for a bard. that wand one. This would be their focus....just how many bards want a wand as their focus? if they did why aren't they a wizard? Playing an instrument and singing is the main thing bards do. Maybe if the bard already had a few decent instruments as a focus and you were adding the wand for flavor for a once in a great while use it makes sense. But to use as a main focus for a bard? it tells me the author likely has never roll played a true bard. Do you ask a wizard to play a harp as a focus? ask a fighter to use a staff as their main weapon? ask a ranger to use a mace as their main weapon?The rest of the ideas above make sense (because they are instruments). But the wand for a bard focus is (from a roll play standpoint) taking away one of the main things that define a bard. at best the wand could just amplify the voice and not be a focus, That way the bard would pull it out once in a great while but use a normal instrument. Also a bard needs their hands full for the instrument to be a focus. So holding the wand AND a musical instrument to BE a bard defeats what this is intended to do. Its too bad they didn't make it a flute or any instrument.
Playing a musical instrument and signing is the main thing _some_ bards do.
My last bard was primarily a spy. I based him on a combination of the Forgotten Realms Harpers and the Dragons of Pern bards.
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You don't have only the one focus. All of your instruments can be used as a focus if they are what you are holding at the time.
That rod one I presume is meant to represent a microphone for singing or poetic recitation etc., hence the inclusion of Thaumaturgy on it.
Bards do can use wands too, as can druids: it's not a "play a wizard if you want to use a wand" kind of item.
Thank you for your time and please have a very pleasant day.
Bards technically can't use wands as spell foci. They can use component pouches or musical instruments.
Canto alla vita
alla sua bellezza
ad ogni sua ferita
ogni sua carezza!
I sing to life and to its tragic beauty
To pain and to strife, but all that dances through me
The rise and the fall, I've lived through it all!
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Canto alla vita
alla sua bellezza
ad ogni sua ferita
ogni sua carezza!
I sing to life and to its tragic beauty
To pain and to strife, but all that dances through me
The rise and the fall, I've lived through it all!
The Harp of the Dawn
Type: Legendary Instrument (Harp)
Description: The Harp of the Dawn is an exquisite golden harp with strings made from sun-touched silk. Its frame is adorned with intricate carvings of dragons and mythical creatures basking in sunlight. As the first light of dawn touches its strings, it emits a soft, radiant glow.
Properties:
Charges: The harp has 6 charges and regains 1d4+2 expended charges daily at dawn.
Attunement: Requires attunement by a bard.
Lore
The Harp of the Dawn is said to have been crafted by a celestial being who fell in love with the world at first light. They gave it to a member of a legendary group of heroes who united against darkness. Not being a trained warrior or spellcaster, the member was known for inspiring the fellowship with songs and bravery that inspired countless generations.