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College of Lore
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Basic Rules (2014)
following the tenets of a deity. A noble who keeps such a bard as a herald or advisor knows that the bard would rather be honest than politic.
The college’s members gather in libraries and
to be true, from their faith in the priesthood of the local temple to their loyalty to the king.
The loyalty of these bards lies in the pursuit of beauty and truth, not in fealty to a monarch or
Oath of the Ancients
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
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TENETS OF THE ANCIENTS
The tenets of the Oath of the Ancients have been preserved for uncounted centuries. This oath emphasizes the principles of good above any concerns of law or chaos. Its four central
, beauty, love, and laughter in the world, stand against the wickedness that would swallow it. Where life flourishes, stand against the forces that would render it barren.
Preserve Your Own Light
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
natural leader and a protective caregiver. She has a direct manner that reassures and inspires those around her.
Mercion does not worship a deity, but rather an ideal: that truth gives life to artistry
and beauty, and that those who embrace deceit should be censured and punished. Light is her domain.
Alignment. Lawful good.
Personality Trait. “No one dies on my watch—unless they stand
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
others is often difficult because I’m so easily distr… oh my goodness, is that circlet made of silver?
7
I find the waking world tedious and mundane and would much rather spend my
. Violence need never be the answer in a multiverse of infinite possibilities. (Neutral)
3
Whimsy. Why waste time on boring, ordinary concerns when the world is filled with fantastic and ludicrous
Bard
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, ensuring that her companions’ words will be well received. Whether scholar, skald, or scoundrel, a bard weaves magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds
, create illusions, and even heal wounds. Music and Magic In the worlds of D&D, words and music are not just vibrations of air, but vocalizations with power all their own. The bard is a master
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
possibilities. (Neutral)
3
Whimsy. Why waste time on boring, ordinary concerns when the world is filled with fantastic and ludicrous wonders? (Chaotic)
4
Beauty. There is beauty to be found
… oh my goodness, is that circlet made of silver?
7
I find the waking world tedious and mundane and would much rather spend my time asleep, in the realm of dreams.
8
I find the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
often difficult because I’m so easily distr… oh my goodness, is that circlet made of silver?
7
I find the waking world tedious and mundane and would much rather spend my time asleep
never be the answer in a multiverse of infinite possibilities. (Neutral)
3
Whimsy. Why waste time on boring, ordinary concerns when the world is filled with fantastic and ludicrous wonders
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Conversing with others is often difficult because I’m so easily distr… oh my goodness, is that circlet made of silver?
7
I find the waking world tedious and mundane and would much rather
Nonviolence. Violence need never be the answer in a multiverse of infinite possibilities. (Neutral)
3
Whimsy. Why waste time on boring, ordinary concerns when the world is filled with fantastic and
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
gives no hint of her supernaturally extended life span. She typically wears long robes and wields a unicorn-headed staff, her Staff of Silverymoon.
Personality
Alustriel’s primary concerns
in her true form. She helped create Silverymoon’s famous Moonbridge and cofounded the Lady’s College, the first school in Faerûn for mages as students rather than as apprentices in
Gray Dwarf (Duergar)
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
thus made them into the superior race.
Duergar have no appreciation for beauty, that ability having been erased from their minds by the mind flayers long ago and any thought of recapturing it
obliterated by Moradin’s betrayal. The duergar lead bleak, grim lives devoid of happiness or satisfaction, but they see that as their defining strength — the root of duergar pride, as it were — rather than a drawback to be corrected.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
easily pick out the dens of criminal activity in a community, although you’re more likely to be welcome in the former locations rather than the latter.
Variant: Investigator
Rarer
Investigation rather than Athletics.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the soldier background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
never so content as when contemplating the beauty and wonders of the multiverse.
2
I am a sworn protector against the depredations of the Far Realm, and I will root out its corruption wherever it
disputes when I can. (Good)
6
Power. Knowledge is power, power must be used, and I use it. Your concerns are irrelevant. (Evil)
Amethyst Dragon Adventures
The Amethyst Dragon Adventure Hooks
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
;Divine Rank” sidebar in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.) Auril’s beloved ice grasps all things in her clutches, preserving them against the ravages of time. She hoards beauty in
.
A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure.Lair Actions
Auril
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragon Personality Traits
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Trait
1
I am never so content as when contemplating the beauty and wonders of the
used, and I use it. Your concerns are irrelevant. (Evil)
Amethyst Dragon Adventures
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Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
clutches, preserving them against the ravages of time. She hoards beauty in all forms, from art objects and flowers to skilled artisans and their wondrous works, freezing them in magical ice for her
rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure.Lair Actions
Auril dwells on Solstice, a frozen island hidden among the titanic icebergs in the Sea of Moving Ice. Few creatures know of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
that circlet made of silver?
7 I find the waking world tedious and mundane and would much rather spend my time asleep, in the realm of dreams.
8 I find the whimsy of fey, and whimsy in
)
2 Nonviolence. Violence need never be the answer in a multiverse of infinite possibilities. (Neutral)
3 Whimsy. Why waste time on boring, ordinary concerns when the world is filled with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
monarch or following the tenets of a deity. A noble who keeps such a bard as a herald or advisor knows that the bard would rather be honest than politic. The college’s members gather in libraries and
everything they held to be true, from their faith in the priesthood of the local temple to their loyalty to the king. The loyalty of these bards lies in the pursuit of beauty and truth, not in fealty to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
monarch or following the tenets of a deity. A noble who keeps such a bard as a herald or advisor knows that the bard would rather be honest than politic. The college’s members gather in libraries and
everything they held to be true, from their faith in the priesthood of the local temple to their loyalty to the king. The loyalty of these bards lies in the pursuit of beauty and truth, not in fealty to a
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
with interests and concerns that transcend local politics and geography, the Alliance has its own cadre of individuals who work on behalf of the organizations, wider agenda. Alliance agents are required
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
;s Guide.) Auril’s beloved ice grasps all things in her clutches, preserving them against the ravages of time. She hoards beauty in all forms, from art objects and flowers to skilled
forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure.Lair Actions
Auril dwells on Solstice, a frozen island hidden among the titanic
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
most precious possession. I’ll never let anyone take it from me again.
5
I’m fascinated by the beauty and wonder of this new land.
6
Though I had no choice, I lament having to
foreign land.
2
I pretend not to understand the local language in order to avoid interactions I would rather not have.
3
I have a weakness for the new intoxicants and other pleasures of this
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
contemplating the beauty and wonders of the multiverse.
2
I am a sworn protector against the depredations of the Far Realm, and I will root out its corruption wherever it may arise.
3
What
)
6
Power. Knowledge is power, power must be used, and I use it. Your concerns are irrelevant. (Evil)
Amethyst Dragon Adventures
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Lizardfolk
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
pleasurable creatures and things are ones that allow lizardfolk to assess more situations as benign rather than fearsome.
Cold and Calculating
Most humanoids describe cold-blooded people as lacking in
beauty have little meaning for them. A sharp sword serves a useful and good purpose, while a dull sword is a dead weight without a whetstone.
Lizardfolk see little need to plan more than a season or so
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
I am never so content as when contemplating the beauty and wonders of the multiverse.
2
I am a sworn protector against the depredations of the Far Realm, and I will root out its corruption
mediate disputes when I can. (Good)
6
Power. Knowledge is power, power must be used, and I use it. Your concerns are irrelevant. (Evil)
Amethyst Dragon Adventures
The Amethyst Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Eladrin Eladrin dwell in the verdant splendor of the Feywild. They are related to the elves found on the Material Plane, and resemble them in both their love of beauty and the value they place on
Beauty. Regardless of the aspect they express, eladrin love beauty and surround themselves with lovely things. Eladrin try to possess any objects they find striking. They might seek to own a painting, a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, with barely a hint of emotion left. He is above the concerns of the living. The only event that occasionally haunts him is the death of Tatyana, but his view of the past is bereft of romance or regret
, especially if a person is clever or attractive. Men and women of beauty and cunning amuse Strahd for a time—playthings to possess or discard as he desires. If he senses a lack of cohesion in a party of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nylea’s Influence Nylea is worshiped by hunters, but her concerns go far beyond humanity’s ability to subsist on the bounty of the natural world. She controls the turning of the seasons. Usually, she
Compared to the other gods, Nylea’s goals are modest. She wants only to keep the natural world free and healthy, shepherd the seasons through their yearly cycle, and enjoy the beauty of the land. But
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Personality Traits d8 Trait
1 I am never so content as when contemplating the beauty and wonders of the multiverse.
2 I am a sworn protector against the depredations of the Far Realm, and I
responsibility to those who have less of either. (Lawful)
5 Noble Obligation. My superior experience, intellect, and insight give me a duty to mediate disputes when I can. (Good)
6 Power. Knowledge is power, power must be used, and I use it. Your concerns are irrelevant. (Evil)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Bard Class Features As a Bard, you gain the following class features when you reach the specified Bard levels. These features are listed in the Bard Features table. Bard Features ——Spell Slots
All Trades D6 2 5 3 — — — — — — — — 3 +2 Bard Subclass D6 2 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement D6 3 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Font of Inspiration D8 3 9 4 3 2 — — — — — — 6 +3 Subclass
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bard Class Features As a Bard, you gain the following class features when you reach the specified Bard levels. These features are listed in the Bard Features table. Bard Features ——Spell Slots
All Trades D6 2 5 3 — — — — — — — — 3 +2 Bard Subclass D6 2 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement D6 3 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Font of Inspiration D8 3 9 4 3 2 — — — — — — 6 +3 Subclass
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, measuring gold by the pound rather than by the coin. Only merchants, adventurers, and those offering professional services for hire commonly deal in coins. Starting Wealth by Class Class Funds
Barbarian 2d4 × 10 gp Bard 5d4 × 10 gp Cleric 5d4 × 10 gp Druid 2d4 × 10 gp Fighter 5d4 × 10 gp Monk 5d4 gp Paladin 5d4 × 10 gp Ranger 5d4 × 10 gp Rogue 4d4 × 10 gp Sorcerer 3d4 × 10 gp Warlock 4d4 × 10 gp Wizard 4d4 × 10 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
in a vicious assault that leaves few survivors. If robbery rather than murder is the goal, a duergar war party might surreptitiously dig for weeks to penetrate a dwarf treasure vault, hoping to seize
activity or to recover stolen treasures if they can do so without attracting too much attention. This eternal enmity between duergar and dwarves doesn’t consume either side; both have other concerns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
them.
2 Others’ concerns bore me, and I would rather have my lessers handle everything possible.
3 I am always right, and anyone who doesn’t agree with me is cut out of my life.
4
When someone loves me, I will do anything for them, no matter whom they hurt.
5 I’ve given up resisting my habits and indulge myself whenever possible.
6 I would rather be righteously angry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Transferring Colleges The loose association of minstrels and masters that was your bard college helps to define your knowledge and skills. Still, no matter what your original collegiate connections
, as a bard in an Acquisitions Incorporated campaign, you now focus that learning into your own personal school of business. College of Glamour The lessons taught by the College of Glamour are right in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Mercion Mercion strikes the balance of a natural leader and a protective caregiver. She has a direct manner that reassures and inspires those around her. Mercion does not worship a deity, but rather
an ideal: that truth gives life to artistry and beauty, and that those who embrace deceit should be censured and punished. Light is her domain. Alignment. Lawful good. Personality Trait. “No one dies






