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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
dream eater lies not in brute force but in the ability to pierce its illusions and wrest others from its terrors. As such, bards and other persuasive adventurers find themselves uniquely poised to
eater. A creature within 15 feet of the dream eater also can use its action to attempt to free an engulfed target. Doing so requires the creature to use its action to make a DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion
Instrument of the Bards
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The
succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 2d4 psychic damage.
You can use an action to play the instrument and cast one of its spells. Once the instrument has been used to cast a spell, it can
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and
, empathizing with them and always working toward peace.
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I see omens in every event and action. The gods try to speak to us, we just need to listen.
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Nothing can shake my optimistic
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
each: command, divination, hypnotic pattern, lesser restorationThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at
bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can leave the lair
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
: command, divination, greater restoration, hypnotic pattern, invisibilityThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a
the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
expend any charges.
As an action, the creature can expend 1 charge to cast lightning bolt (spell save DC 19) from the throne. The spell is cast as though using a 9th-level spell slot and deals 49 (14d6
) lightning damage. The bolt discharges from the mouth of one of the throne’s blue dragon skulls.
As an action, the creature can expend 2 charges to cast the globe of invulnerability spell from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Glamour The College of Glamour is the home of bards who mastered their craft in the vibrant realm of the Feywild or under the tutelage of someone who dwelled there. Tutored by satyrs
, eladrin, and other fey, these bards learn to use their magic to delight and captivate others. The bards of this college are regarded with a mixture of awe and fear. Their performances are the stuff of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Bard Subclasses A Bard subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Bard levels, as specified in the subclass. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to preserve
Harmony with the Cosmos Bards of the College of Dance know that the Words of Creation can’t be contained within speech or song; the words are uttered by the movements of celestial bodies and flow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Whispers Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing
songs, and telling tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Instrument of the Bards Wondrous item, rarity varies (requires attunement by a bard)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way
rarity. A creature that attempts to play the instrument without being attuned to it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 2d4 psychic damage.
You can use an action to play the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
52–54 Helm of Comprehending Languages 55 Immovable Rod 56–57 Instrument of the Bards (Doss lute, Fochlucan bandore, or Mac-Fuirmidh cittern) 58–59 Lantern of Revealing 60–61 Nature’s Mantle 62–63 Oil
3 spell) 33–36 Folding Boat 37–40 Glamoured Studded Leather 41–44 Heward’s Handy Haversack 45–48 Horseshoes of Speed 49–52 Instrument of the Bards (Canaith mandolin or Cli lyre) 53–56 Ioun Stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
College of Creation One bard’s song of creation is the score to another person’s nightmares.
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Bards believe the cosmos is a work of art—the creation of the first dragons and gods. That
creative work included harmonies that continue to resound through existence today, a power known as the Song of Creation. The bards of the College of Creation draw on that primeval song through dance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
every action the tribe takes, the druids weigh not only the group’s needs, but the effect each action will have on the forest and the rest of the natural world. Firbolg tribes would rather go hungry
’ magical heritage also expresses itself in other ways; those who become bards preserve the clan’s lore, and firbolg sorcerers defend their communities. Firbolg wizards arise when a clan becomes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide, commonly found performing in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries
bard can confer this benefit on itself as well.
Taunt (2/Day). The bard can use a bonus action on its turn to target one creature within 30 feet of it. If the target can hear the bard, the target must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide, but are commonly found in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries
rest. The bard can confer this benefit on itself as well.
Taunt (2/Day). The bard can use a bonus action on its turn to target one creature within 30 feet of it. If the target can hear the bard, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
teleportation Wondrous item Yes Horn of blasting Wondrous item No Horn of Valhalla (silver or brass) Wondrous item No Instrument of the bards (Canaith mandolin) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Instrument of
the bards (Cli lyre) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Ioun stone (awareness) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (protection) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (reserve) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (sustenance) Wondrous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
persuasive than facts. These bards wield a blend of logic and theatrical wordplay, winning over skeptics and detractors with logical arguments and plucking at heartstrings to appeal to the emotions of
a d20 roll of 9 or lower as a 10. Unsettling Words 3rd-level College of Eloquence feature You can spin words laced with magic that unsettle a creature and cause it to doubt itself. As a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
item No Frost brand Weapon Yes Helm of brilliance Wondrous item Yes Horn of Valhalla (bronze) Wondrous item No Instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Ioun stone (absorption
of action Wondrous item No Mirror of life trapping Wondrous item No Nine lives stealer Weapon Yes Oathbow Weapon Yes Ring of regeneration Ring Yes Ring of shooting stars Ring Yes (outdoors at night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Bard: College of Spirits Bards of the College of Spirits seek tales with inherent power—be they legends, histories, or fictions—and bring their subjects to life. Using occult trappings, these bards
, you can use a bonus action to expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration and roll on the Spirit Tales table using your Bardic Inspiration die to determine the tale the spirits direct you to tell. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
city of Sharn, which is both the cultural heart of Breland and a nexus for intrigue and diplomacy. Bards have much to gain from the company of other bards, as they exchange news, stories, and songs
. For this purpose, long ago a group of the finest bards in Sharn founded the Circle of Song, an alliance of entertainers and adventurers. The Circle of Song is an informal organization, open to any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
sideways, sometimes innocents get unwillingly caught in the action. The common artisan who hired the party to find her missing partner might find herself and her hired inquisitives on the run when
in both Persuasion and Intimidation prove helpful in this role. Bards, paladins, and sorcerers have both the requisite talents and the ability to supplement their interrogations with magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
engulfing its prey in a phantasmagorical nightmare. The key to defeating a dream eater lies not in brute force but in the ability to pierce its illusions and wrest others from its terrors. As such, bards
+ 5) psychic damage, and if the target is a Medium or smaller creature, the target must succeed on a DC 16 Charisma saving throw or be pulled up to 15 feet toward the dream eater.
Bonus Action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Bladesinging When faced with the endless onslaught of magical possibilities, many wizards suffer identity crises. Some overcome, some break, and some become sword-bards.
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Bladesingers master
shield. It graces you with supernatural speed, agility, and focus. You can use a bonus action to start the Bladesong, which lasts for 1 minute. It ends early if you are incapacitated, if you don medium or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, mages, and rogues
more openly and aggressively. The Harpers measure success in the value and quantity of intelligence gained by a course of action, as well as how that knowledge can be used to leverage an enemy into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, mages, and rogues
more openly and aggressively. The Harpers measure success in the value and quantity of intelligence gained by a course of action, as well as how that knowledge can be used to leverage an enemy into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, rogues, and wizards
more openly and aggressively. The Harpers measure success in the value and quantity of intelligence gained by a course of action, as well as how that knowledge can be used to leverage an enemy into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
action can make a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a success, the character discovers a hidden underwater tunnel leading to area V8 (see “Lake of Bones” above). Any creature that enters the scalding
) Ancient lyre whose arms are capped with dragon heads made of gold (worth 250 GP) Jade orb (worth 100 GP) engraved in Infernal with the name of Nessus Cube of Summoning Instrument of the Bards (Doss lute) Silvered Weapon (Spear)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Swords Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and
damage of the second attack. Blade Flourish At 3rd level, you learn to perform impressive displays of martial prowess and speed. Whenever you take the Attack action on your turn, your walking speed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Terracotta Warriors Forty-eight terracotta warriors guard the tomb. Use animated armor statistics, with these changes: Each terracotta warrior wields a shortsword. As an action, it can attack twice
the check. Once roused into action, the terracotta warriors attack all the creatures in the tomb. Coffin Shagambi’s coffin is trapped but not locked. When its lid is opened, a music box inside the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
sensitive to holy praise. While aboard the ship, bards and other musicians are allowed to play only secular tunes.
Article 3: Coward’s Consequence. Those who abandon their post or shirk their duty
action to magically teleport back to the ship, either to the lower cargo hold (area 13 on the space galleon deck plans) or a location it can see.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
halflings, and particularly halfling adventurers, has likely witnessed the storied “luck of the halflings” in action. When a halfling is in mortal danger, it seems as though an unseen force intervenes
Scholars, wizards, druids, and bards of other races have different ideas about how halflings escape peril, suggesting that by virtue of something in their nature, they occupy a special place in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
believe that their appearance derives from the primal fear inspired by fiendish creatures, while bards assert that panic, being such a repulsive emotion, is embodied by an equally ugly creature
space within 60 feet of Ygorl, acts as an ally of Ygorl, and can’t summon other slaadi. It remains for 1 minute, until it or Ygorl dies, or until Ygorl dismisses it as an action.
Teleport. Ygorl
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
going up.
Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sythian’s students relax here. Three quasits lurk by the stuffed wolf and use their Invisibility action to remain unseen. They attack characters who try to break
(Religion) check realizes that it’s used by worshipers of Graz’zt to commune with the demon lord, who requires a blood sacrifice. As an action, a character can spill some of their own blood into the bowl and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Two magic items are displayed here as well. Anstruth Harp. An exquisitely crafted harp sized for a human rests on a shelf. This instrument of the bards was acquired from a human bard who counseled
five-gallon flasks of acid (range 30/120 ft.), hurling one as an action and dealing 22 (4d10) acid damage on a hit. Each flask weighs 50 pounds, and there are twelve such flasks on wooden shelves about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
ballroom’s stage is filled with set pieces, props, and costumes. Treasure. Among the many other instruments stored here is Quill’s instrument of the bards (Cli lyre), which is kept in an ornate wooden case
ballroom. Prior to Quill’s party, these doors are locked. As an action, a character can try to unlock the doors using thieves’ tools, doing so with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check, or force open