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Dungeon Master’s Guide
An Instrument of the Bards is superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a bard college. The Instruments of the Bards table lists the
spells common to all instruments, as well as the spells specific to each one and its rarity. A creature that attempts to play the instrument without being attuned to it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom
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3d6 Psychic damage. On a failed save, the wielder is dominated by the sword, as if by the Dominate Monster spell, and the sword demands blood. The spell effect ends when the sword’s demand is met
of 13, and a Charisma of 16. It has hearing and Darkvision out to 120 feet.
The weapon communicates telepathically with its wielder and speaks Common.
Personality. The sword’s purpose is to
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
speaks Common and Sylvan, referring to itself using the pronouns “we” and “us.”
Envy dislikes its counterpart, Wrath (see area P10), but the two are prevented by Zybilna&rsquo
;s magic from harming one another. When the characters first grace the iron lion with their presence, it demands their obeisance and commands them to kneel before it. If the characters do as Envy
Bard
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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
Instrument of the Bards
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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
following table lists the spells common to all instruments, as well as the spells specific to each one and its rarity. A creature that attempts to play the instrument without being attuned to it must
Sword of Kas
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dominated by the sword, as if by the dominate monster spell, and the sword demands that it be bathed in blood. The spell effect ends when the sword’s demand is met.
Random Properties. The Sword of Kas
its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Common.
Personality. The sword’s purpose is to bring ruin to Vecna. Killing Vecna’s worshipers, destroying the lich’s works, and
Elf
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insults with vengeance.
Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They
humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version.
Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn, Faen, Innil, Lael, Mella, Naill, Naeris, Phann, Rael, Rinn, Sai, Syllin
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
a scale color more akin to that of a chromatic or a metallic dragon. A kobold’s cry can express a range of emotion: anger, resolve, elation, fear, and more. Regardless of the emotion expressed
can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of the corruptible, the resolve of the truly heroic—the Dark Powers savor these traits. Whether for a night or an eternity, Ravenloft seeks heroes of all sorts and pits them against their greatest
nightmares. This chapter explores how to create a character prepared to face the horrors of Ravenloft, while also forging ties to the haunted pedigrees and grim fates common to the Domains of Dread
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
type of gaming set, thieves’ tools
Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Criminal Origins
Criminals are pervasive in Baldur
realizing the connection. You got the Guild to back off demands for your death by offering to make amends by working for the criminals, but even so the kingpin still plots a personal revenge.
2
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Now she dedicates the Eternal Order’s resources to what she believes is a necessary evil: nurturing a reborn tyrant who tests her resolve as he demands ever greater magical reagents and sacrifices
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Curious Tale of Wisteria Vale is the script of a play written in Common. It is split up into three acts, telling the story of a heroic bard before he becomes corrupted by evil. A wizard named Ryllia Liadon
bard named Arrant Quill until they could free him from the influence of an evil artifact. The book has been hidden in the Candlekeep archives for three years, but the Harpers have finally discovered a cure for Quill’s corruption, and the time has come to visit Wisteria Vale once more.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Cultist Doomsayer and Fanatic Cultists devote themselves to their faith’s leaders and otherworldly masters. While this zeal grants cultists no magical powers, it gives them remarkable resolve in the
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2
Gear Leather Armor, Sickle
Senses Passive Perception 10
Languages Common
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2)
Actions
Ritual Sickle. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) Slashing damage plus 1 Necrotic damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Instrument of Illusions Wondrous item, common (requires attunement) While you are playing this musical instrument, you can create harmless, illusory visual effects within a 5-foot-radius sphere
centered on the instrument. If you are a bard, the radius increases to 15 feet. Sample visual effects include luminous musical notes, a spectral dancer, butterflies, and gently falling snow. The magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Apprentice Silverquill Apprentice
Medium or Small Humanoid (Bard), Any Alignment
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
14 (+2
Languages Common plus any two languages
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Ink Blade. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. Even though most bards in the region aren’t Harpers (and many who are don’t advertise that fact), common folk in the North often behave as if all bards are legendary wandering heroes, and are as
likely to ask a bard for the solution to a problem troubling their community as they are a wandering fighter or wizard. This reputation cuts both ways, however, as some enemies of the Harpers suspiciously assume any humble minstrel might secretly be a Harper agent.
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->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->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Frequency of Bastion Turns By default, a Bastion turn occurs every 7 days of in-game time. Here are common examples of players taking one or more Bastion turns: The characters are on a long journey
in your Bastions. Go ahead and resolve six Bastion turns.” The characters return to their Bastions in the midst of an adventure. You might say, “You have just enough time to take a Bastion turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Speak with Plants Level 3 Transmutation (Bard, Druid, Ranger) Casting Time: Action
Range: Self
Components: V, S
Duration: 10 minutes
You imbue plants in an immobile 30-foot Emanation with
, but they can move their branches, tendrils, and stalks for you. If a Plant creature is in the area, you can communicate with it as if you shared a common language.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Instrument of Scribing Wondrous item, common (requires attunement) This musical instrument has 3 charges. While you are playing it, you can use an action to expend 1 charge from the instrument and
write a magical message on a nonmagical object or surface that you can see within 30 feet of you. The message can be up to six words long and is written in a language you know. If you are a bard, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Speak with Plants Level 3 Transmutation (Bard, Druid, Ranger) Casting Time: Action
Range: Self
Components: V, S
Duration: 10 minutes
You imbue plants in an immobile 30-foot Emanation with
, but they can move their branches, tendrils, and stalks for you. If a Plant creature is in the area, you can communicate with it as if you shared a common language.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Instrument of Scribing Wondrous Item, Common This musical instrument has 3 charges and regains all expended charges daily at dawn. While you are playing it, you can take a Magic action to expend 1
are a Bard, you can scribe an additional seven words and make the message glow faintly, allowing it to be seen in nonmagical Darkness. Casting the Dispel Magic spell on the message erases it. Otherwise, the message fades away after 24 hours.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
exist, each named after a bard college. The Instruments of the Bards table lists the spells common to all instruments, as well as the spells specific to each one and its rarity. A creature that attempts
Instrument of the Bards Wondrous Item, Rarity Varies (Requires Attunement by a Bard) An Instrument of the Bards is superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
common principles. Or they could be childhood friends who ended up working for different houses, or just a haphazard collection of individuals thrown together by unforeseen circumstances. The Party Makeup
Deneith Fighter, a Jorasco Cleric, a Medani Wizard, and a Phiarlan Monk are assigned to protect important people. 3 Bounty Hunters. A Sivis Bard, a Tharashk Barbarian, a Tharashk Ranger, and a Vadalis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
. Conversely, your party can include members of different guilds united by alliances or common principles. Or they could be childhood friends who ended up in different guilds, or just a haphazard
for the player characters to find common ground that unites them despite their differences in guild affiliation, ideals, and agendas. Even though some guild leaders (especially the villainous ones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Instrument of Scribing Wondrous Item, Common (Requires Attunement) This musical instrument has 3 charges. While you are playing it, you can use an action to expend 1 charge from the instrument and
write a magical message on a nonmagical object or surface that you can see within 30 feet of you. The message can be up to six words long and is written in a language you know. If you are a bard, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
dedication to evil. An elemental priest protects and guides the common people, using elemental magic to better their lives. An elemental cultist demands abasement, sacrifice, and obedience. The element
hold a social position similar to that of religious hermits or tribal shamans of other worlds. Common Athasians, especially those who live outside the walls of the city-states, revere elemental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The following table lists the spells common to all instruments, as well as the spells specific to each one and its
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
temporary hit points (which he gained by swimming in the mud pits). The mephit and the tortles share a common language (Aquan). Through words and gestures, Florrb urges visitors to bathe in the mud and
enjoy themselves. It demands no payment but insists on joining those who bathe. Florrb likes being in its natural element, but the longer the mephit remains in the mud, the more dour it becomes. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Tough Boss Tough bosses leverage their street smarts, brawling prowess, and reputation to compel others to follow their demands. Tough Boss Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral
AC 16 Initiative +2 (12
Cha 11 +0 +2
Gear Chain Mail, Heavy Crossbow, Warhammer
Senses Passive Perception 10
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2)
Traits
Pack Tactics. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Clerics and Champions It’s far more common for a hero to be devoted to an individual god than it is for an ordinary mortal. A cleric almost always worships a single god of the pantheon and chooses a
demands won’t be refused. Most heroes in a Theros campaign, and all clerics, are assumed to devote themselves to a god’s cause, acting as that god’s champion. All the characters in a party might serve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
district of Precarious. The area’s rough and poor, filled with sailors and dockworkers. Many of these boisterous folk love the life in Cliffside; as a common saying goes, “Better a tankard of ale in
sleep in once in a while—but other businesses meet different kinds of demands. These services include bordellos, taverns, gaming dens, and shadier entertainments for sailors to spend their off duty
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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primordial world heeded the prayers of these people and hissed dark demands into their ears. The people tainted their souls by performing human sacrifices in the name of the gods, debased their flesh by
broodguards and exceedingly rare anathemas have their place in the hierarchy as well.
All yuan-ti can interbreed. Females usually lay clutches of eggs, which are stored in a common hatchery, although
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
strengthen Thrane resolve. The common people are united by their faith and sure of the righteousness of their cause. The Silver Flame urges people to stand together in the face of evil, and across the nation






