bard before dedicated crowd rounded

Ritual Caster (Druid) Legacy

Feats Player’s Handbook (2014)

acquire a ritual book holding two 1st-level spells of your choice. Choose one of the following classes: bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard. You must choose your spells from that class

’s spell list, and the spells you choose must have the ritual tag. The class you choose also determines your spellcasting ability for these spells: Charisma for bard, sorcerer, or warlock; Wisdom for

Ritual Caster (Warlock) Legacy

Feats Player’s Handbook (2014)

acquire a ritual book holding two 1st-level spells of your choice. Choose one of the following classes: bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard. You must choose your spells from that class

’s spell list, and the spells you choose must have the ritual tag. The class you choose also determines your spellcasting ability for these spells: Charisma for bard, sorcerer, or warlock; Wisdom for

Ritual Caster (Bard) Legacy

Feats Player’s Handbook (2014)

acquire a ritual book holding two 1st-level spells of your choice. Choose one of the following classes: bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard. You must choose your spells from that class

’s spell list, and the spells you choose must have the ritual tag. The class you choose also determines your spellcasting ability for these spells: Charisma for bard, sorcerer, or warlock; Wisdom for

Ritual Caster Legacy

Feats Player’s Handbook (2014)

acquire a ritual book holding two 1st-level spells of your choice. Choose one of the following classes: bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard. You must choose your spells from that class

’s spell list, and the spells you choose must have the ritual tag. The class you choose also determines your spellcasting ability for these spells: Charisma for bard, sorcerer, or warlock; Wisdom for

Ritual Caster (Cleric) Legacy

Feats Player’s Handbook (2014)

acquire a ritual book holding two 1st-level spells of your choice. Choose one of the following classes: bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard. You must choose your spells from that class

’s spell list, and the spells you choose must have the ritual tag. The class you choose also determines your spellcasting ability for these spells: Charisma for bard, sorcerer, or warlock; Wisdom for

Ritual Caster (Sorcerer) Legacy

Feats Player’s Handbook (2014)

acquire a ritual book holding two 1st-level spells of your choice. Choose one of the following classes: bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard. You must choose your spells from that class

’s spell list, and the spells you choose must have the ritual tag. The class you choose also determines your spellcasting ability for these spells: Charisma for bard, sorcerer, or warlock; Wisdom for

Ritual Caster (Wizard) Legacy

Feats Player’s Handbook (2014)

acquire a ritual book holding two 1st-level spells of your choice. Choose one of the following classes: bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard. You must choose your spells from that class

’s spell list, and the spells you choose must have the ritual tag. The class you choose also determines your spellcasting ability for these spells: Charisma for bard, sorcerer, or warlock; Wisdom for

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

. A gladiator fights for sport in an arena, a master with his trident and net, skilled at toppling foes and moving them around for the crowd’s delight—and his own tactical advantage. His

mastery with weapons and armor, and a thorough knowledge of the skills of combat. And they are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and staring it defiantly in the face. Well-Rounded

Ritual Caster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

hand while casting one of them. When you choose this feat, you acquire a ritual book holding two 1st-level spells of your choice. Choose one of the following classes: bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer

spells: Charisma for bard, sorcerer, or warlock; Wisdom for cleric or druid; or Intelligence for wizard. If you come across a spell in written form, such as a magical spell scroll or a wizard’s

Buried Again

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

take more than a few hours. While Frody waits, he performs his favorite music to an enrapt crowd outside My Left Boot. If there’s a bard or another musically inclined individual among the player

before returning to the arms of her weeping parents. As the crowd disperses, locals pat you on the back and shoulder and congratulate you on a quest well done.

Embarrassment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Embarrassment Almost every bard has suffered at least one bad experience in front of an audience, and chances are you’re no exception. No one becomes famous right away, after all; perhaps you had a

that a performance can go wrong are as varied as the fish in the sea. No matter what sort of disaster might occur, however, a bard has the courage and the confidence to rebound from it — either pressing

Transferring Colleges

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

Magic In Khorvaire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Ghallanda tavern. Inside, the halfling bartender uses prestidigitation to chill and flavor an array of exotic beverages. A Phiarlan bard entertains the crowd with song and a dazzling display of

Examples

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

hit. Using the zombies’ average damage (4 Bludgeoning damage), the Fighter takes 8 Bludgeoning damage. After seeing the Fighter mauled by zombies, the Bard casts Shatter, centering the spell on the

Fighter. (The Bard trusts that the Fighter will succeed on the Constitution saving throw and survive the resulting damage.) The spell affects a 10-foot-radius Sphere, and the Targets in Area of Effect

Sea Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

over the heads of a crowd. It is a sight you shouldn’t miss. You should also visit the House of Wonder. This is surely the most splendid temple dedicated to the gods of magic — with Mystra foremost

locations in the Sea Ward begin, of course, with the Field of Triumph, but just across the street is the no less remarkable House of Heroes — the largest temple in the city. Dedicated to Tempus, its many

Bardic Colleges

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Bardic Colleges In addition to the tradition of apprenticing with a master bard, the Sword Coast has some bardic colleges where masters teach students the bardic arts. They hark back to the great

master bard attended each of the elder colleges, seeking to learn its musical and magical secrets. Traditionally, the colleges were attended in the order given above, starting with Fochlucan. That

Milil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

anyone preparing to entertain or speak before a crowd might offer Milil a brief prayer for a successful performance. Those who seek inspiration in a creative endeavor also pray to Milil. His icons

. Holy sites dedicated to Milil are often found in performance venues and schools of music. Whether the site is a vast concert hall or a small choral chamber, it must have excellent acoustic qualities

Tavern Brawl

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

young bard three tables over. Then all the noise is eclipsed by a shout: “Ya pig! Like killin’ me mates, does ya?” Then a seven-foot-tall half-orc is hit by a wild, swinging punch from a male human

before you can see if blood is drawn, a crowd of spectators clusters around the brawl. What do you do? The human combatants are five members of the Xanathar Guild (CE human bandits). The one with

Edgin Darvis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

Harpers, a spy organization dedicated to protecting Faerûn’s common folk, Edgin has forsworn his oath and turned to thievery to support his family. Edgin’s strong moral compass compels him to steal

Humanoid (Bard), Chaotic Good Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 110 (17d8 + 34) Speed 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 16 (+3) CON 14 (+2) INT 14 (+2) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 18

Timed Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

the rows of seats. If the characters join them, read: The lights dim and a hush falls over the crowd. A second later, a spotlight illuminates a lithe, elven figure sitting in a silver hoop, suspended

in the chapter). Near the end of the show, Mister Light asks if any guests would like to perform their own acts for the crowd. Any character who accepts the offer can woo spectators with a DC 14

Spellcasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

your available spell slots by adding together all your levels in the bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, and wizard classes, half your levels (rounded down) in the paladin and ranger classes, and a third of

your fighter or rogue levels (rounded down) if you have the Eldritch Knight or the Arcane Trickster feature. Use this total to determine your spell slots by consulting the Multiclass Spellcaster table

Spellcasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

associated with that focus. Spell Slots. You determine your available spell slots by adding together all your levels in the bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, and wizard classes, and half your levels

(rounded down) in the paladin and ranger classes. Use this total to determine your spell slots by consulting the Multiclass Spellcaster table. If you have more than one spellcasting class, this table might

Asmodeus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

needs to do is take one step out of the dust and the milling crowd and put a foot on the first rung of the infernal ladder that represents the hierarchy of the Nine Hells. The faithful of Asmodeus

achieve their goals. To those not so dedicated, priests of Asmodeus offer the prospect of a reprieve in the afterlife. All souls wait on the Fugue Plane for a deity’s pleasure, which determines where a

Camp Alertness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

, and not even the dedicated cultists wear recognizable uniforms on raids. No one challenges latecomers for passwords or security signals. Put simply, the raiders are confident that no enemies followed

cry, which quickly draws a crowd. A roll of 10 or lower means someone has recognized the character from the fight in Greenest. The characters have a chance to get away if they immediately go on the

Camp Alertness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

mercenaries and bandits, and not even the dedicated cultists wear recognizable uniforms on raids. No one challenges latecomers for passwords or security signals. Put simply, the raiders are confident

the hue and cry, which quickly draws a crowd. A roll of 10 or lower means someone has recognized the character from the fight in Greenest. The characters have a chance to get away if they immediately

Inside the Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

area as cult fanatics (one for every two characters rounded down, excluding sidekicks) walk back and forth between the common area and the courtyard, making sure the ritual is progressing according to

captives taken by cultists were impaled on the doors: the inn’s owner, Martisha Vinetalker, was dragged into the basement, and a local bard, Tarbin Tul, was taken away on horseback. Cray thinks the

Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

No No Bard, sorcerer, warlock, wizard 3rd Antagonize Enchantment No No Bard, sorcerer, warlock, wizard 4th Spirit of Death Necromancy Yes No Sorcerer, warlock, wizard Antagonize 3rd-Level

. Actions Multiattack. The spirit makes a number of Reaping Scythe attacks equal to half the level of the spell (rounded down). Reaping Scythe. Melee Weapon Attack: your spell attack modifier to hit

Meeting Windfall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Meeting Windfall As a dedicated champion of Tiamat, Windfall has been granted phenomenal power by her master. Her skin glitters with patches of multicolored scales, and in combat, her blade sings

Dedication. The casino is dedicated to Tiamat to celebrate the Dragon Queen’s avarice and pride. Those who don’t worship Tiamat are also welcome to partake in the casino’s offerings. Rod Piece. If the

Phenax's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Phenax’s Champions Alignment: Usually chaotic, often neutral Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, monk, rogue, warlock Suggested Cleric Domains: Trickery Suggested Backgrounds: Charlatan, criminal

and teller of tall tales. 5 You dedicated your life to upsetting the balance of power in a corrupt polis. 6 You have no idea why Phenax showed interest in you, and you might sometimes wish

Asmodeus

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

of the Nine Hells is also pledged in his name, and a cult dedicated to any other devil is also dedicated to him. Because he doesn’t need to spend his time courting mortals, he concentrates on

Home, Sweet Home

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

inspiration, or you can develop a unique location. Work with the players to develop the connections that each character has to the site. If the location is a tavern, for instance, a bard character

the adventurers, or simply one who indulges their enthusiasm for antiquities and exotic locations. 4 Coldflame Keep (High Hope, Middle Northedge) is a garrison church dedicated to the Silver Flame

Purphoros's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Purphoros’s Champions Alignment: Usually chaotic, often neutral Suggested Classes: Barbarian, bard, cleric, fighter, sorcerer Suggested Cleric Domains: Forge (described in Xanathar’s Guide to

believe is right in the moment. Purphoros’s Favor Purphoros is notoriously impulsive, often selecting champions based on momentary whims. Despite this seemingly blasé attitude, he is dedicated to all his

The Cult of the Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

knows what to look for can often pick an incognito dragon cultist out of a crowd. Cultists sometimes greet one another with the sign of Tiamat: right hand extended, palm forward, with all five fingers

helped bring about draconic rule. The complex plot dedicated to bring Tiamat to Faerûn has so far seen the cult recover the five dragon masks and collect an immense treasure worthy of the Dragon Queen

The Cult of the Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

knows what to look for can often pick an incognito dragon cultist out of a crowd. Cultists sometimes greet one another with the sign of Tiamat: right hand extended, palm forward, with all five fingers

helped bring about draconic rule. The complex plot dedicated to bring Tiamat to Faerûn has so far seen the cult recover the five dragon masks and collect an immense treasure worthy of the Dragon Queen

The Cult of the Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

knows what to look for can often pick an incognito dragon cultist out of a crowd. Cultists sometimes greet one another with the sign of Tiamat: right hand extended, palm forward, with all five fingers

bring about draconic rule. The complex plot dedicated to bring Tiamat to Faerûn has so far seen the cult recover the five dragon masks and collect an immense treasure worthy of the Dragon Queen. All

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