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Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

a master, following the more experienced bard until you were ready to strike out on your own? Or did you attend a college where you studied bardic lore and practiced your musical magic? Perhaps you

, 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

Creating a Bard

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

, following the more experienced bard until you were ready to strike out on your own? Or did you attend a college where you studied bardic lore and practiced your musical magic? Perhaps you were a

Creating a Bard Bards thrive on stories, whether those stories are true or not. Your character’s background and motivations are not as important as the stories that he or she tells about them

Creating a Bard

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

, following the more experienced bard until you were ready to strike out on your own? Or did you attend a college where you studied bardic lore and practiced your musical magic? Perhaps you were a

Creating a Bard Bards thrive on stories, whether those stories are true or not. Your character’s background and motivations are not as important as the stories that he or she tells about them

Arborea

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

extravagantly massive and beautiful, and every glade and stream is inhabited by nature spirits that brook no infringement. Travelers must tread lightly. Arborea is home to many elves and elven deities

. Elves born on this plane have the celestial type and are wild at heart, ready to battle evil in a heartbeat. Otherwise, they look and behave like normal elves. Optional Rule: Intense Yearning Keep track

Using These Rules

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

instructions for how to challenge the player characters with adversaries that are a good test of their abilities, plus dozens of ready-to-use monster descriptions. It also provides a sampling of magic items that

affect characters and monsters. Appendix B is a brief discussion of deities in the game, particularly those in the Forgotten Realms setting. Appendix C describes the five factions in the Forgotten Realms

Cleric Subclass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

domain, so a Cleric of almost any religious tradition might choose it. This domain is particularly associated with agricultural deities, gods of healing or endurance, and gods of home and community

certain spells ready. When you reach a Cleric level specified in the Life Domain Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared. Life Domain Spells Cleric Level Prepared Spells 3

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

whose shaved head is covered with eye-shaped tattoos. Four other humans stand behind him, ready to jump into the fray. The half-orc cracks her knuckles, roars, and leaps at the tattooed figure — but

Athreos's Influence

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

shells. Ultimately, he seems most concerned with whether a mortal has prepared for death, keeping payment ready out of respect and as a personal memento mori. Those whose bodies are burned, buried, or

work with silent efficiency to restore balance. Divine Relationships Athreos cares little for the dealings of the other gods. As long as other deities don’t impinge on the border between life and

Iroas's Influence

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

axe. Iroas pushes his followers to be ready at all times to meet conflict head-on. Divine Relationships Iroas is defined by his opposition to his twin brother, Mogis. Although both love battle, Iroas

, Iroas is the one who advocates restraint and calm. More often than not, the two deities agree where matters of justice and honor are concerned.

Cleric Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

itself relies on the positive energy associated with this domain, so a Cleric of almost any religious tradition might choose it. This domain is particularly associated with agricultural deities, gods

connection to this divine domain ensures you always have certain spells ready. When you reach a Cleric level specified in the Life Domain Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells

Monastic Orders

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

to the precepts’ similarity to the teachings of some faiths, the Order of the Sun Soul has long had associations with temples and the faithful of three particular deities: Sune, Selûne, and Lathander

they bestow on those who are ready for it. Their means of determining readiness vary from one sect (or even one monk) to another. The monks suffer no moral qualms about these deeds, for death is the most

Goblinoid War Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Goblinoid War Camp A goblinoid army doesn’t stay on the move forever, but when they make camp, it isn’t for rest and recreation. A goblinoid war camp is a place that is constantly ready for war, and

distributed throughout the camp in such a way that all the vehicles are accessible and ready to be moved if the rallying horn is blown. Every wagon is under watch by at least two guards, which are responsible

Sundabar

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

(and which the dwarves have already repaired). The temples of human deities stand abandoned. The walls are patrolled by a few sharp-eyed sentries, whose duty is to report what they see and to turn away

unwanted visitors. In the center of the upper city, the Circle still stands around the ruin of the Master’s Hall, ready to receive visiting caravans, livestock, and merchants. However, few such

Northlander Isles

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

Isles, especially if you haven’t been assured of safe passage, and often even then. Northlanders pay homage to several deities, but they most honor Valkur, a hero-god of their own who exemplifies the

ship’s crew and I were dealt with cordially by everyone, and the ship was already repaired and prepared for our leaving, the Rocklanders having apparently worked through the night to make it ready. We

Climbing the Spire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

encounters as the characters climb. When you’re ready to conclude this section, run the “Scholar of Impossibilities” encounter. Memory from Elsewhere As the characters ascend the Spire, they witness

into the hollow plummets until rescued. Piercer Demigod. This crossing is home to the demigod Kirgaz Vizt the Unerring Avalanche, one of the few deities of ropers and piercers. Kirgaz uses the piercer

Classes

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

brewing among various deities. While the fighter has contacts in a mercenary company or army, the cleric might know a number of priests, paladins, and devotees who share his faith. Your class gives

d12 Strength Strength & Constitution Light and medium armor, shields, simple and martial weapons Bard An inspiring magician whose power echoes the music of creation d8

Using Survivors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

their chosen religions and receive spells from the deities they worship. Sneaks survive by their wits and are often charlatans or petty thieves. Squires possess a modicum of martial training and are

general role like noble, villager, or sailor with a touch of talent. Make use of these ready-made characters in whatever ways suit your adventure best.

The Greyhawk Setting

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

Flanaess, ready to strike. The leader of the order is a seemingly immortal being known as the Father of Obedience, Korenth Zan. He is rumored to be a Suloise monk who walked the lands of Oerik long

reinforces this belief. White Plume Mountain is detailed in Tales from the Yawning Portal. Gods of Greyhawk The Gods of Greyhawk table shows many of the most popular deities worshiped in the Flanaess

Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

to wait to act in response to something, take the Ready action, which lets you take part of your turn later. For a variety of reasons, we didn’t include the option to delay your turn: Your turn

combatants should be the focus, with turns that happen as quickly as possible. I have a readied action. Can I stop readying to take an opportunity attack? Or is ready a full turn commitment? If you

N5. Arasek Stockyard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

). They sell items from the Adventuring Gear table in the Player’s Handbook that have a price of 25 gp or less, but at five times the price. Rictavio’s Carnival Wagon The colorful half-elf bard

!” Rictavio isn’t ready to unleash the tiger on the Vistani just yet. He feeds it by dropping wolf steaks down a 1-foot-square hatch in the wagon’s roof. A character who climbs atop the wagon can spot the

Halfling Gods and Myths

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

helping to teach important lessons to the next generation. The Halfling Deities table lists the members of the halfling pantheon. For each god, the table notes alignment, province (the god’s main

areas of interest and responsibility), suggested domains for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. Each of the gods in the table is described below. Halfling Deities Deity

Types of Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

the Champion of Elemental Evil and am ready to carry out your wishes. —Rites of the Cult of Elemental Evil Fiend Cultist Fiend cultists worship fiends or evil deities. They often work to bring

Settlers, Squatters, and Invaders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

priesthood serving the deep gnome deities Segojan Earthcaller (the god of deep earth and nature) and Callarduran Smoothhands (the god of stone and mining). The Stoneheart Enclave is in charge of summoning

channeling a terrible power, the Pudding King sits upon his throne with his “children” at his side, summoning ever more loyal subjects with each passing day. When he is ready, he will send them forth

Island Theme

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, learning their ways. Cursed Cursed islands are steeped in dark magic from a ritual cast by necromancers, hag covens, evil spellcasters, foul deities, or worse. The island might still hold some hint as to

provide what aid they can and might even put themselves in harm’s way for the characters if a friendship is established. Welcoming Island Leader d6 Leader 1 Bard (see appendix C) 2 Druid 3 Guardian

Tu'narath

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

frustration manifest as a visible fog, which clears only when the githyanki ready for war. The Streets of Tu’narath Tu’narath is a jumble of crooked streets that run between buildings and other structures

Hirelings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

ignored as he attacks them. Garret Levistusson CN male tiefling bard/rogue The Cartophile’s first choice to join the characters’ expedition, Garret is an untrustworthy bon vivant and magpie. His mapmaking

lineage goes back to Levistus (see Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes), and he keeps his horns adorned with rings, coins and other charms, some of which he claims are powerful magic items ready to be called on

Tomb Locations

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

front of a vertical slab of granite measuring ten feet high and thirty feet wide. This slab bears carvings of people carrying offerings to a citadel nestled between two mountains. Four battle-ready

contained shrines to various gods, but the Onyx Scar renovated it, creating a hallway with arrow slits on both sides. Arrow Slits. Four Onyx Scar thugs stand behind the western arrow slits, ready to shoot

Stage 1: The Dran & Courtier?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

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

characters have returned to this scene, lead to a perpetually well-stocked kitchen. A food preparation table set with storage cabinets stands against one wall. Food is always ready on the table as if Propha

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

2d4 Calishite thugs and 2d4 Tethyrian thugs curse at each other, ready to brawl 2 1d6 gnome commoners from the Whitkeep Hostel throw tomatoes at passersby who flaunt their wealth 3 1d4

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

World-Shaking Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Philosophy/learning/magic Political leaders are monarchs, nobles, and chiefs. Religious leaders include deities’ avatars, high priests, and messiahs, as well as those in charge of monasteries and leaders of

: 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

Cragmaw Castle Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

(Religion) check to identify the deities that were once revered here: Oghma (god of knowledge), Mystra (god of magic), Lathander (god of dawn), and Tymora (god of luck). Development. If combat erupts

to the northeast, leaving it open a crack in the hope of attacking intruders from the rear. Grol holds Gundren hostage, ready to kill the dwarf if the characters don’t back off. Arrow Slits. The

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

passing party member’s opinion. Table H: Outer City Denizens d10 Interaction 1 2d4 Calishite thugs and 2d4 Tethyrian thugs curse at each other, ready to brawl 2 1d6 gnome commoners from the

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

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

in area 5. Round 12. Great Ulfe and the orcs from area 11 move to area 5 to ready a counterattack. 2. The Dwarf-Door Moving eastward from the ledge, the trail turns south and rises steeply through

two dire wolves, Vak and Thrag, and takes the Ready action to attack the first enemy who enters the room. He is armed with a greataxe instead of a greatclub: +6 to hit; 17 (2d12 + 4) slashing damage

Cragmaw Castle Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

, preferably in twos or threes. Any cleric who examines the chapel’s decor can attempt a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check to identify the deities that were once revered here: Oghma (god of

northeast, leaving it open a crack and hoping to attack an intruder from the rear. Grol holds Gundren hostage, ready to kill the dwarf if the characters don’t back off. Arrow Slits. The arrow slits are

Monastery Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

. After hearing out the characters, Qarbo chooses one of the following options: If the party seems ready to join the cult, Qarbo explains that they must start with a period of self-denial and reflection

small collection that Marlos Urnrayle assembled during his life as a human aristocrat. The tomes include academic texts on the elemental planes, holy texts that refer to earth deities or elemental powers

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