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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
against others through extortion and threats.
Many other bards hate the College of Whispers, viewing it as a parasite that uses a bard’s reputation to acquire wealth and power. For this reason
Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing songs, and telling
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
flame, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): command, inflict wounds, shield of faith
2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weaponMultiattack. The fanatic makes two melee attacks.
Dagger. Melee or
in cult affairs because he fears her spellcasting ability and her connection to the Arcane Brotherhood. She could take over the cult anytime she wanted, and Kadroth doesn't want to give her any reason
classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
against others through extortion and threats.
Many other bards hate the College of Whispers, viewing it as a parasite that uses a bard’s reputation to acquire wealth and power. For this reason
Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing songs, and telling
Equipment
The jagged vertebrae sword of a fishfolk warrior can barely be called a sword. Locals would say it’s better described as a makeshift weapon crafted from a fish skeleton and sea trash. Its poor
construction is the reason it’s not often a weapon seen on land, though when used by a skilled fighter, it most certainly can be a formidable tool.
When you successfully hit a creature with a
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
attack.
Brothers and Sisters of Strahd. Barovian witches have no scruples. They will deal with anyone in return for power. They will also betray anyone for the same reason. The only thing they fear is
Strahd, and his wish is their command. Barovian witches sometimes refer to themselves as the brothers and sisters of Strahd, though never to Strahd's face.
Pack Rats with Cats. Barovian witches are
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
hesitation. Howler packs course over the battlefields of the Blood War and also serve evil mortals powerful and vicious enough to command their loyalty.
Howlers rely on speed, numbers, and their mind
around the battlefield in a search for safety. Fiends especially prize howlers for this reason, because for a few crucial moments in a battle, their howls can neutralize an enemy.Cold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
city government, Ravengard refused to relinquish command of the Flaming Fist, making him the most powerful figure in the city by far. This decision has not endeared him to anyone, but Ravengard could
struggled in performing his duties, finding his hands tied at every turn by both overt and invisible bureaucracy. Despite this, he's been a voice of reason and common sense on the Council of Four — if
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
metal with ease, organic matter and gems are repugnant to them. If a khargra eats such morsels for whatever reason, they remain lodged in its gullet for a few days of indigestion before the offending
, digesting the dust but leaving the message lodged in its digestive tract. Trained over long years and with plentiful treats to learn the direction to different underground strongholds and outposts, the khargra carries its burden to its destination, then coughs up the message on command.
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
limbs, with the effect of such loss determined by the GM. If the creature has no limb to sever, you lop off a portion of its body instead.
In addition, you can speak the sword’s command word to
cause the blade to shed bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. Speaking the command word again or sheathing the sword puts out the light.
Evil creatures can’t
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
command, Hutijin can easily crush any rival who gets in his way while also defending Mephistopheles against armies seeking to contest his dominion. Hutijin has amassed enough power to challenge the
figure, known only to the most learned infernal scholars. He has no cults of his own, and his servants are few in number. The reason is simple: Hutijin hates mortals. When summoned from the Hells, he
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
guildless masses of the city.
Consider why you’re embedded in the secondary guild. Create a story with your DM, inspired by rolling on the following table or choosing a reason that suits you
.
d8
Reason for Infiltration
1
My parents belong to this guild, and I let them think I’m following in their footsteps.
2
I’ve been assigned to track this guild&rsquo
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her.
Auril’s worshipers know better than to disturb her self-imposed isolation. Terrible blizzards have cut off Icewind Dale
time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals’ demands. As the embodiment of winter’s cruelty, she is incapable of showing mercy or compassion. Play her as a supremely cold and
Charlatan
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff.
5
I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to.
6
Sarcasm and insults are my
there, I have a child who doesn’t know me. I’m making the world better for him or her.
4
I come from a noble family, and one day I’ll reclaim my lands and title from those who
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her.
Auril’s worshipers know better than to
can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals’ demands. As the embodiment of winter’s cruelty, she is
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
provided. The following section, discussing possible homelands, includes some suggested reasons that are appropriate for each location.
d6
Reason
d6
Reason
1
Emissary
4
Pilgrim
hundreds of miles of the Great Glacier and the Great Ice Sea. No one from your nation makes the effort to cross such colossal barriers without a convincing reason. You must fear something truly
Firbolg
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races
Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ presence is marked by an absence of animals and a strange quiet, as if the forest wishes to avoid attracting attention to itself. The faster travelers decide to move on, the better.
If these
Reason for Adventuring
1
Outcast for murder
2
Outcast for severely damaging home territory
3
Clan slain by invading humanoids
4
Clan slain by a dragon or demon
5
Orcus
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
multiverse transformed into a vast necropolis populated solely by undead creatures under his command.
Orcus rewards those who spread death in his name by granting them a small portion of his power
tampering with the dead in my search to better understand death.”
61–80
“I want to achieve the everlasting existence of undeath.”
81–00
“I am awash in
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, command, inflict wounds, ray of sickness
2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, ray of enfeeblement, spiritual weapon
3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, bestow curse, dispel magic, spirit guardians
stranger to hardship. Hoping to make a better life for herself, she became an adventurer and sought fame and fortune in Undermountain. Keresta met her end in the lair of a vampire and became a vampire spawn
Lizardfolk
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races
Volo's Guide to Monsters
quirk for a lizardfolk character or to inspire a unique mannerism.
Lizardfolk Quirks
d8
Quirk
1
You hate waste and see no reason not to scavenge fallen enemies. Fingers are tasty and
learned to laugh. You use this talent in response to all emotional situations, to better fit in with your comrades.
6
You still don’t understand how metaphors work. That doesn’t stop
Young Deep Dragon
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Ideal
1
Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours
rather than acting in haste. (Good)
Deep Dragon Spellcasting
Age
Spell Save DC
Spells Known
Young Deep Dragon;Young
14
command, dissonant whispers, faerie fire
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
that can harm her.
Auril’s worshipers know better than to disturb her self-imposed isolation. Terrible blizzards have cut off Icewind Dale from the rest of the world, and a shroud of mist
might prove helpful:
So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
undetected and don’t give their targets reason to harm them. For example, a group of city kobolds might sneak into a cobbler’s house at night to loot it of knives, leather bits, nails, and
provoke retaliatory attacks from the creatures they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat.
In a couple of situations, kobolds might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Additional Bard Spells 1st-level bard feature The spells in the following list expand the bard spell list in the Player’s Handbook. The list is organized by spell level, not character level. If a
offers more spells. 1st Level
Color spray
Command
2nd Level
Aid
Enlarge/reduce
Mirror image
3rd Level
Intellect fortress *
Mass healing word
Slow
4th Level
Phantasmal killer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Additional Bard Spells 1st-level bard feature The spells in the following list expand the bard spell list in the Player’s Handbook. The list is organized by spell level, not character level. If a
offers more spells. 1st Level
Color spray
Command
2nd Level
Aid
Enlarge/reduce
Mirror image
3rd Level
Intellect fortress *
Mass healing word
Slow
4th Level
Phantasmal killer
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
want.
4
I’m a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff.
5
I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to.
6
Sarcasm and
.
3
Somewhere out there, I have a child who doesn’t know me. I’m making the world better for him or her.
4
I come from a noble family, and one day I’ll reclaim my lands and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Command Level 1 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric, Paladin) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous
You speak a one-word command to a creature you can see within
range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or follow the command on its next turn. Choose the command from these options: Approach. The target moves toward you by the shortest and most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Command Level 1 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric, Paladin) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous
You speak a one-word command to a creature you can see within
range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or follow the command on its next turn. Choose the command from these options: Approach. The target moves toward you by the shortest and most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Command Level 1 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric, Paladin) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous
You speak a one-word command to a creature you can see within
range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or follow the command on its next turn. Choose the command from these options: Approach. The target moves toward you by the shortest and most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Command Level 1 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric, Paladin) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous
You speak a one-word command to a creature you can see within
range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or follow the command on its next turn. Choose the command from these options: Approach. The target moves toward you by the shortest and most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Command Level 1 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric, Paladin) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous
You speak a one-word command to a creature you can see within
range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or follow the command on its next turn. Choose the command from these options: Approach. The target moves toward you by the shortest and most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Additional Bard Spells 1st-level bard feature The spells in the following list expand the bard spell list in the Player’s Handbook. The list is organized by spell level, not character level. If a
offers more spells. 1st Level
Color spray
Command
2nd Level
Aid
Enlarge/reduce
Mirror image
3rd Level
Intellect fortress *
Mass healing word
Slow
4th Level
Phantasmal killer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Command Level 1 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric, Paladin) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous
You speak a one-word command to a creature you can see within
range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or follow the command on its next turn. Choose the command from these options: Approach. The target moves toward you by the shortest and most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Geas Level 5 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Wizard) Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: 60 feet
Components: V
Duration: 30 days
You give a verbal command to a creature that you can see
the duration. The target automatically succeeds if it can’t understand your command. While Charmed, the creature takes 5d10 Psychic damage if it acts in a manner directly counter to your command. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Geas Level 5 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Wizard) Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: 60 feet
Components: V
Duration: 30 days
You give a verbal command to a creature that you can see
the duration. The target automatically succeeds if it can’t understand your command. While Charmed, the creature takes 5d10 Psychic damage if it acts in a manner directly counter to your command. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Unseen Servant Level 1 Conjuration (Bard, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action or Ritual
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S, M (a bit of string and of wood)
Duration: 1 hour
This spell creates
an Invisible, mindless, shapeless, Medium force that performs simple tasks at your command until the spell ends. The servant springs into existence in an unoccupied space on the ground within range