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Basic Rules (2014)
from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires hard study
, 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Learning from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires
, decipher old tomes, travel to strange places, or encounter exotic creatures. Bards love to accompany heroes to witness their deeds firsthand. A bard who can tell an awe-inspiring story from personal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Learning from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires
, decipher old tomes, travel to strange places, or encounter exotic creatures. Bards love to accompany heroes to witness their deeds firsthand. A bard who can tell an awe-inspiring story from personal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. In the middle of the cave, facing east, is a slime-covered throne.
The Pudding King (see appendix C) holds court here, attended by his royal “children,” Princess Ebonmire and Prince Livid (see the
, petrified mushroom. The mushroom’s cap can be removed, revealing a hollow compartment in the stem where the Pudding King hides his treasure. Treasure The hidden compartment in the Pudding King’s fungal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
visitors in grand style. Though this court is often surrounded by clouds, the dragon can clear them away with a moment’s thought, revealing a breathtaking view of the surrounding region. Majestic Temple
sections—an antechamber, an open court, and a majestic temple. The lair has the following features: Antechamber. The antechamber was once an ancient throne room or mountain shrine, but time has eroded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons also see amassing such wonderful hoards as a way to attract new friends to the remote locations they inhabit. Crystal Dragon Art Objects d12 Object
1 An armillary sphere revealing the
the night sky of some other Material Plane world
8 A magnificent fresco depicting a noble court in the Feywild
9 Alabaster panels etched with unusual glyphs, designed to be hung in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
signals to direct the characters toward the courtyard. From there, the characters can approach the upper court (area T2), where the prisoners are. The following locations are keyed to the map of the
courtyard when the characters arrive will make a hasty but silent retreat to places of safety outside the temple. T2. Upper Court The upper court of the temple has been completely cleared of debris. Six
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Deciphering the Mask Characters curious about the nature of Phenax’s Silence find no grand prize in the Court of Orestes. Rather than great wealth, the seer Orestes vaguely predicted the events that
those memories voice once more: Varyas’s eidolon. With the aid of both the eidolon and Varyas’s mask, a character can start the process of revealing the message written on the mask. While Varyas’s eidolon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Proficiencies by Class Class Ability Check Barbarian Strength, Dexterity, or Wisdom Bard Any one Cleric Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma Druid Intelligence or Wisdom Fighter Strength, Dexterity, or
as my family’s ambassador to the court, and this sort of thing is second nature to me now.” This simple system relies heavily on players developing their characters’ histories. Don’t let it result in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Kruphix’s Champions Alignment: Usually neutral Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, druid, monk, ranger, wizard Suggested Cleric Domains: Knowledge, Trickery Suggested Backgrounds: Hermit, outlander
the god’s influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these: Keeping a dangerous secret despite personal cost Revealing a critical truth at an important moment Mediating a major
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
with dead spell is cast on his head (which would need to be taken somewhere away from the tower’s spell drain effect), Yan reveals that he was banished from his clan for stealing. A half-elf bard named
compartment hidden in the wall behind the suit of armor. If the armor is activated and commanded to retrieve the treasure, it pulls the stones out of the wall, revealing the treasure beyond. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Court of Orestes Locations The area around the Court of Orestes and its interior locations are identified on map 4.16. Map 4.16: Court of Orestes View Player Version 1. Khystonos Riverbank When the
examines the rock formation quickly realizes it’s a door. Opening or otherwise investigating the door knocks free the dirt encrusting it, revealing an ancient etching of a phoenix wearing a mask rising from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
most epic of all his achievements is chronicled in The Trial of Asmodeus, a play based on purportedly true events as researched by the aasimar bard Anodius. In ancient times, as the Blood War raged
sins entered the court record. Even Primus’s patience has its limits, and in time, the remaining angels who were eager to testify were told that only a few more would be allowed to speak. A brawl
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
tower and the staircases suspended above it. P13. Court of Storms The double door on the stone balcony between this area and area P22 is sealed with a lion crown lock (see “Crown Locks” earlier in the
part of the Court of Storms (area P13) and leads to one of the turrets of the central tower (area P48g on the upper level). P14b. The spiral staircase ascends 30 feet to area P14f. To the northwest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
23. Fazrian’s Court Time and neglect have diminished the grandeur of these vaulted halls, wherein the fallen angel awaits. 23a. Grand Foyer The 18-foot-high double doors to the west swing inward
, revealing a stone-tiled foyer with a 40-foot-high ceiling. The area contains the following features: Braziers. The foyer is heated and dimly lit by two 6-foot-tall, 6-foot-wide stone braziers filled with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
warped Test Market until its identity is discovered. Once caught, the Keymaster can be forced to open the inn’s basement door — revealing the dimensional caverns leading to the ritual site. Advancing to
to the fireplace is an unoccupied raised stage where a bard might strike up a tune. The bar is to your left, where a half-elf in a heavy leather duster receives a drink from a tall female elf wearing a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Tu’narath They call it the City of Death. I would mock such a tired excuse for a name, but if it fits, who am I to argue?
— Gimble, gnome bard
When the githyanki fled from the illithids
labyrinth. Guarded by two red dragons, Vlaakith sits upon her Throne of Bones and holds court over her supplicants. Glathk District. A muddy field that extends as far as the eye can see is the githyanki
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, overrun the castle, and are poised to kill Borngray and Pharblex in battle — Pharblex judges that the ideal time to forsake old allies and court new ones has arrived. He offers just about anything in
solitary dragons. Rezmir is working hard to persuade them that they could gain great power by revealing their secret at the strategically correct moment. Until Tiamat’s return looks more certain, however
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
of the bullywugs, overrun the castle, and are poised to kill Borngray and Pharblex in battle—Pharblex judges that the ideal time to forsake old allies and court new ones has arrived. He offers just
fear from most solitary dragons. Rezmir is working hard to persuade them that they could gain great power by revealing their secret at the strategically correct moment. Until Tiamat’s return looks more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
the other side of the wall—revealing a secret way to area T9. Treasure. Four 12-foot-wide paintings (400 gp each) and a smaller 2-foot-wide painting (1,000 gp) are on display. A character who examines
—revealing a secret way to the gallery (area T6). Treasure. Most books in this room have no monetary value, but three of the oldest books are worth 500 gp each. A character can identify these valuable books
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
threat) The court jester devised a deadly trap to foil anyone who sought to steal his magic fool’s cap. The jester’s tomb is located at the end of a 10-foot-wide, 150-foot-long hallway that descends
, revealing a 1-foot-wide pipe that runs down its throat. Initiative. The trap acts on initiative count 20 and initiative count 10. Active Elements. The trap fills the room with poison and other deadly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, he says he can’t help them, saying, “My orders prevent me from revealing the city’s secrets to outsiders.” Energy Crystals. The crystals embedded in the niches are used to project Everlast’s illusory
causes it to swing open, revealing a 5-foot-diameter vertical shaft that ascends 50 feet to area Y19k. A character can use an action to pull open the hatch by force, doing so with a successful DC 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
: a prominent playwright, bard, or court fool in whose words, art, or performance the people perceive universal truth. On a smaller scale, this might be an influential local poet, minstrel, satirist
might or might not happen, depending on the actions of the characters. Describe the person or creature that discovered the prophecy and how it was found. What did this creature gain by revealing it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cultists stop playing. Frustrated with the mediocre initiates, Windharrow asks if the characters are skilled musicians and if they would like to audition for the band. If a bard character or a character
from the lantern, revealing ruined shops around the plaza, their inner chambers extending into the rock.
Two Howling Hatred initiates, one hurricane, one skyweaver, and two kenku are stationed here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
court Naxene, but she ignores his halting advances. Among the other guests of Northfurrow’s End are numerous actors, musicians, acrobats, and other performers from Waterdeep and Daggerford. These spirited
the Goldenfields compound that lies northwest of the wheat fields. G16. Apple Orchard Many a bard has sung songs about Goldenfields’ apple orchard; its old yet seemingly ageless trees yield thousands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
15 Wisdom (Perception) check. To open it, one must press a nearby wall carving shaped like an eye. When this is done, the secret door swings inward, revealing a curved hallway (area X8) beyond. X3
area’s prisoners. Cell Occupants Cell Prisoners A A male half-ogre named Groz, a minotaur named Umpok, and a female orog named Charworl B Kidnapped Waterdavians: Xia Shung (NG female Shou human bard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
magic flames for 24 hours. If the brazier is lit, the heat it gives off starts to melt the ice in the chamber, revealing the words of the inscription after 10 minutes. Alcoves. Examination of the alcoves
Stars!” A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (History) check knows this legendary piece of music, as does any bard in the party. If the characters enter the music hall, read: This grand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Artista DeSlop—Court Ceiling Painter The domed ceiling of this crypt is painted with an image of imps holding bouquets of colorful flowers. A skeleton draped in rags lies atop a marble slab in the center
crowbar or similar tool, revealing nothing but dust within. The stuffed owlbear is a late addition to the crypt’s decor—a gift given to Strahd that wound up here. It looks almost alive but is harmless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
a set of cartographer’s tools, six pints of oil, an illustrated book about ropers, an emerald worth 250 gp, and a lantern of revealing. G5: Showroom This room is empty, but crumbling wall carvings
, but Qunbraxel was more interested in establishing a court of grimlocks and turning Gibbet Crossing into a lair. Once the Sawplee goblins succeeded at finding the obelisk shards in Phandalin, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
a cylindrical stone building, its open doorway revealing stairs leading down into the forest floor. Atop the building, a smaller statue of Balduran stared back the way he had come. Prevented from
looking for new performers, at the moment he needs more than just a talented bard or contortionist. The cost of putting on his outrageous shows has landed him deep in debt, and his compulsive need to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
. They snarl a challenge, revealing yellowed tusks, and prepare to hurl javelins at you!
Rope Bridge. The bridge is safe structurally, despite its appearance. Crossing under fire is difficult enough to
. (The ogre would never stoop to wielding the delicate blade like some prancing bard.) 13. Dwarven Statue At the end of the passage stands a statue of a fierce-looking dwarf in heavy mail armor. The stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
. In a wood just a few miles west of the city, he came upon a cylindrical stone building, its open doorway revealing stairs leading down into the forest floor. Atop the building, a smaller statue of
individual. While Goodnight is always looking for new performers, at the moment he needs more than just a talented bard or contortionist. The cost of putting on his outrageous shows has landed him deep in






