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Bard
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Basic Rules (2014)
, 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
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
contains ample space for food, as well as one or more hidden chambers where the dragon keeps its treasure. Depending on the composition and features of the moon, the lair might contain natural springs
(dragon’s choice) the closer one gets to the lair. The moan is audible 6 miles from the lair if the dragon is ancient, or 3 miles if the dragon is an adult.
Moon Devils. Swirling funnels of
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
contain natural springs and heat vents, wild gardens, crystal formations, magical phenomena, or an ecosystem of lesser life forms that have adapted to living with the dragon.
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louder or fainter (dragon’s choice) the closer one gets to the lair. The moan is audible 6 miles from the lair if the dragon is ancient, or 3 miles if the dragon is an adult.
Moon Devils.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
D7. Adventurers’ Sepulcher Four sarcophagi in alcoves contain the moldy bones of adventurers (a bard, a cleric, a fighter, and a wizard) who perished fighting Azdraka. Treasure. The northwest
sarcophagus contains the dead bard, who was buried with a lute of illusions. Sealed with the dead wizard in the southeast sarcophagus is a necklace of fireballs.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
composition and features of the moon, the lair might contain natural springs and heat vents, wild gardens, crystal formations, magical phenomena, or an ecosystem of lesser life forms that have adapted
adult. Moon Devils. Swirling funnels of dust and frost known as moon devils crisscross the area within 1 mile of the lair, intercepting other creatures they encounter. A moon devil is a free-willed air
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
saprophytic plague is ravaging the Sword Coast. The plague not only targets beasts and humanoids but also destroys crops and stored foodstuffs, causing famine and sickness on an epic scale. Religious
to do with the discovery of a druid’s quest for lichdom and the plague she unleashed in the process. Ordinary liches contain their souls in inanimate objects, but the druid Xanthoria discovered a way to house her soul in a living being.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
What Devils Want A devil wants souls, as every soul that it acquires brings the devil one step closer to its next promotion. If a character wants something from a devil but isn’t willing to trade
their soul, the devil might ask the character to perform a service for it instead. Archdevils are also fond of making mortals swear fealty to them. Souls When characters give up their souls to devils
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
secrets, offering them in return for a creature’s soul. His cults typically trade secrets to devils in return for other information. They often hatch conspiracies aimed at toppling and replacing
governments or religious orders. Renegade mind flayers sometimes strike pacts with Dispater in search of the secrets needed to forever escape an elder brain’s domination. Cultists can gain the Infernal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Cyre Tower The lowest levels of Cyre Tower contain offices for the departments of art, music, literature, and related fields. The upper levels here house close-knit communities of students and
faculty with common interests. Such interests include academic pursuits, hobbies, shared languages, and religious affiliation. In Shava House—one such community—residents enjoy meals heavily laden with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
3rd Filled with a rage that channels the primal magic of the storm Barbarian Path of the Zealot 3rd Fueled by a religious zeal that visits destruction on foes Bard College of Glamour 3rd Wields the
beguiling, glorious magic of the Feywild Bard College of Swords 3rd Entertains and slays with daring feats of weapon prowess Bard College of Whispers 3rd Plants fear and doubt in the minds of others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
standing in defense of Lulu and the angel, facing outward as six small, spine-covered devils creep closer. In the distance, a formation of battered and retreating human warriors disappears through a portal
.
“The devils!” hisses the hag’s disembodied voice. “You must defeat those devils!”
The characters must defend Lulu and Zariel from the six spined devils. At this point, the characters and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
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 of song, speech, and the magic they contain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Cities and Sites The clans of the Shadow Marches primarily live in small towns and villages, their huts raised above the swamps on stilts. The Shadow Marches contain many manifest zones tied to
swamps. House Tharashk oversees the City of Stilts, but Marcher clans and tribes come here to sell crafts and other goods or to celebrate religious rituals.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Glasya, the rebellious daughter of Asmodeus, rules the place and oversees the punishments doled out to devils that stray from their assigned tasks. These lawbreakers are put on trial in Phlegethos, and if
the force of the onslaught. Condemned devils are typically trapped in cages, which are lowered on chains to hang beneath the platforms. From such a vantage, the prisoners are continually battered by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
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 of song, speech, and the magic they contain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
28. Private Chapel The temple’s high priest resides in these small quarters, which contain a bed, personal effects, ceremonial robes, and religious instruments of office. A fireplace along the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
of premeditated cruelty. The devils of the Nine Hells are bound to obey the laws of their superiors, but they squabble within their individual castes. Most undertake any plot, no matter how foul, to
cloven left hoof to distinguish him from a human. His crimson throne stands in the heart of the Iron City of Dis, a hideous metropolis. Planar travelers come here to conspire with devils and to close
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
for higher education, especially in philosophy and literature. The city-state cautiously embraces progress, adopting developments in magic and science as long as they don’t contradict religious
, they act as government officials and judges, employing divination magic in audits and trials. Those who break the law answer to the Brightguard. The religious order enforces the law without prejudice
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
earth are strong or weak, are bearing a load or are safe to excavate, or are likely to contain minerals or offer access to water. This ability enables them to fashion secure homes in places where other
religious significance. Most kobold sorcerers are of the draconic bloodline origin and specialize in either damaging magic (which can also be used in mining), augmentation (of materials or allies), or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
rumored that the Books of Keeping contain the true names of a few demon lords and archdevils as well. Petty jealousies and endless bickering caused the sisterhood to dissolve, and in the ensuing power
unlike devils, they are rarely true to their word. Yugoloths can be found anywhere, but the high cost of maintaining a yugoloth army’s loyalty typically exceeds what any warlord on the Material Plane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
in the crate’s sides. These devils burst forth and attack intruders on sight. The other crates in the middle of the cellar contain dried meat, loaves of bread, wheels of cheese, and other assorted
stacks of wooden crates — one in the middle of the room and another by the south wall.
The topmost crate in the middle of the room contains three spined devils that spy on this area through knotholes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Levistus Though ice might hold my body in place, it has done nothing to contain my ambition.
— Levistus
Even by the otherworldly standards of the Nine Hells, the realm of Stygia and its lord
does, however, remain a viable option for Geryon against Levistus’s servants. As such, Stygia has become a war-wracked realm. Any devils bound to either of the archdevils that aren’t needed for service
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
1 Beholder 2–4 Cult or religious group (roll on the Cults and Religious Groups table to determine specifics) 5–8 Dwarves 9 Elves (including drow) 10 Giants 11 Hobgoblins 12–15 Humans (roll on the NPC
Alignment and NPC Class tables to determine specifics) 16 Kuo-toa 17 Lich 18 Mind flayers 19 Yuan-ti 20 No creator (natural caverns) Cults and Religious Groups d20 Cult or Religious Group 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
or cliff 5–6 Intact obelisk etched with a warning, historical lore, dedication, or religious iconography 7–8 Ruined or toppled obelisk 9–10 Intact statue of a person or deity 11–13 Ruined or toppled
uncivilized area might have a single trading post that stands at the edge of a wild frontier, but no larger settlements. In addition to settlements, a province might contain ruined villages and towns
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
traditions of the Nine Hells, compelled to adhere to law and to maintain the devils’ trafficking in souls. If he violated those laws, he would be no better than the demons he fought. Mortals who refused a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
). These locations are keyed to map 2.2, map 2.3, and map 2.4, respectively. Most of these descriptions highlight what the areas contain if a devil attack has not taken place there. Based on the encounters
of Elturel’s people, the cathedral was magically transformed when Elturel was pulled into Avernus. Now its artwork is a testament to the devils’ superiority and strength, showing scenes of mortals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
that the tower is haunted by devils and contains a portal to the Nine Hells. 10. Mortuary The lack of a strong religious presence in the Styes means that the task of dealing with the dead falls to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
from home at an early age and found refuge in a temple. 2 My family gave me to a temple, since they were unable or unwilling to care for me. 3 I grew up in a household with strong religious convictions
acquaintance, or someone I loved into religious service. 6 After encountering a true servant of the gods, I was so inspired that I immediately entered the service of a religious group. Charlatan d6 I became a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Points by Class Class Hit Point Maximum Barbarian 12 + Con. modifier Fighter, Paladin, or Ranger 10 + Con. modifier Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Rogue, or Warlock 8 + Con. modifier Sorcerer or Wizard
religious or other significance? Is it a name you chose for yourself? Create Final Details As you finish creating your character, consider whether you’d like to make up any other details about the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
through a door in its base and to the wall top by a door in its side. The towers contain three platforms, beginning at the top of the wall and extending upward. Each of these can shelter and provide a
penalty, or permanent exile. A city magistrate decides which punishment is appropriate. Religion The city has temples and shrines dedicated to various gods. Religious practices that are certifiably
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. Level 1 Hit Points by Class Class Hit Point Maximum Barbarian 12 + Con. modifier Fighter, Paladin, or Ranger 10 + Con. modifier Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Rogue, or Warlock 8 + Con. modifier Sorcerer
? Does it have religious or other significance? Is it a name you chose for yourself? Create Final Details As you finish creating your character, consider whether you’d like to make up any other details
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Firenewts In regions that contain hot springs, volcanic activity, or similar hot and wet conditions, firenewts might be found. These humanoid amphibians live in a militaristic theocracy that reveres
pleasant internal heat and it enables a firenewt to vomit forth a small ball of flame. Most firenewts carry a container with this mixture in it. Religious Militants. Firenewt society and culture are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
: Casino. The Red Belvedere is a decadent respite from the Blood War’s horrors. Here, adventurers and devils alike can indulge in their vices in five different rooms, each with its own theme. Currency
(Insight) check discerns only that Windfall is concealing information. Windfall Medium Humanoid (Tiefling, Bard), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 19 (studded leather armor)
Hit Points 323 (34d8 + 170
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Interloper Gods Annam’s withdrawal has caused ongoing upheaval in the religious lives of giants across the Material Plane. Most believe Annam turned from his descendants in anger or disappointment
forgotten) or known by different names. There, giants might have their own gods or worship the same gods other peoples do. Giants might also turn from their traditional gods to serve devils, krakens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Olanthius keeps quarters here in the catacombs. His rooms may contain evidence of his humanity that the characters can use to appeal to him. Once summoned, the ghosts remain by their urns until the
legs, and the angel holds her sword high. All around them are the broken bodies of fallen knights and devils.
Characters who use detect magic or similar magic to examine the steles discern a strong