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Character Creation

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

whether the Dark Powers of Ravenloft have exerted their influence upon you, granting you a double-edged supernatural gift. Subclass Options. Consider choosing the College of Spirits bard or the

Mirage Arcane

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

Mirage Arcane Level 7 Illusion (Bard, Druid, Wizard) Casting Time: 10 minutes Range: Sight Components: V, S Duration: 10 days You make terrain in an area up to 1 mile square look, sound

doesn’t disguise, conceal, or add creatures. The illusion includes audible, visual, tactile, and olfactory elements, so it can turn clear ground into Difficult Terrain (or vice versa) or otherwise

Mirage Arcane

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

Mirage Arcane Level 7 Illusion (Bard, Druid, Wizard) Casting Time: 10 minutes Range: Sight Components: V, S Duration: 10 days You make terrain in an area up to 1 mile square look, sound

doesn’t disguise, conceal, or add creatures. The illusion includes audible, visual, tactile, and olfactory elements, so it can turn clear ground into Difficult Terrain (or vice versa) or otherwise

Bard

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

prestidigitation to blow your hair back, making it look like you have the speed and grace of Corellon themself. Cutting Wit and Wicked Barbs When others pick on you about being a bard, you need only remind

Bard There is nothing I would like to do more than explain to you why I’m standing here with stolen goods and my rapier sticking out of this still-warm corpse, officer. I assure you, I have a

Drowned Sailors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

’ initiative count, they move toward the characters. If they get close enough, they make melee attacks. The zombies’ stat block contains the information you need to resolve these attacks. If all the

whether their characters know anything about fighting zombies, have them make DC 10 Intelligence checks. Those who succeed might recall that a particularly powerful blow (a critical hit) or radiant

Drowned Sailors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

count, they move toward the characters. If they get close enough, they make melee attacks. The zombies’ stat block contains the information you need to resolve these attacks. On each character’s

. Those who succeed might recall that a particularly powerful blow (a critical hit) or radiant damage can help finish off a zombie. Runara’s Aid. In the unlikely event that the zombies defeat the

Silverquill Scholars

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

Medium or Small Humanoid (Bard), Any Alignment Armor Class 13 (16 with mage armor) Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 16 (+3) CON 13 (+1) INT

Glyph of Warding

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

Glyph of Warding Level 3 Abjuration (Bard, Cleric, Wizard) Casting Time: 1 hour Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (powdered diamond worth 200+ GP, which the spell consumes) Duration: Until

as a book or chest) to conceal the glyph. The glyph can cover an area no larger than 10 feet in diameter. If the surface or object is moved more than 10 feet from where you cast this spell, the glyph

Glyph of Warding

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

Glyph of Warding Level 3 Abjuration (Bard, Cleric, Wizard) Casting Time: 1 hour Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (powdered diamond worth 200+ GP, which the spell consumes) Duration: Until

as a book or chest) to conceal the glyph. The glyph can cover an area no larger than 10 feet in diameter. If the surface or object is moved more than 10 feet from where you cast this spell, the glyph

Roleplaying

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

of the game, and it comes to the fore during social interactions. Your character’s quirks, mannerisms, and personality influence how interactions resolve. There are two styles you can use when

sits at Tordek’s table and tries to strike up a conversation with the dwarf. Chris says, “Tordek spits on the floor, growls an insult at the bard, and stomps over to the bar. He sits on a stool and

Starting Points

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

give an initial focus to the campaign—setting a tone and giving players an initial investment in the story. The player characters may be meeting in a tavern—but it’s their favorite tavern. The bard

performs twice a week and the barbarian has a huge bar tab to resolve. This section explores three different starting points. Callestan is in Lower Dura. It’s a dangerous district riddled with crime and

Roleplaying

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

of the game, and it comes to the fore during social interactions. Your character’s quirks, mannerisms, and personality influence how interactions resolve. There are two styles you can use when

sits at Tordek’s table and tries to strike up a conversation with the dwarf. Chris says, “Tordek spits on the floor, growls an insult at the bard, and stomps over to the bar. He sits on a stool and

Revenant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

its mortal body and superficially resembles a zombie. However, instead of lifeless eyes, a revenant’s eyes burn with resolve and flare in the presence of its adversary. If the revenant’s original body

, it pursues them one at a time, starting with the creature that dealt it the killing blow. If the revenant’s body is destroyed, its soul flies forth to seek out a new corpse in which to resume its hunt

Creating a Rival

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

solve 3 High priest who worries the characters are diminishing the temple’s prestige 4 Wizard who blames the characters for some recent troubles 5 Rival adventuring party 6 Bard who loves a scandal

you resolve one or more workweeks of downtime, pick one of the ways a rival’s plans might be advanced and introduce it into play. Think about how a rival might operate in order to bring specific

Timed Events

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

the characters one dandelion apiece and encourages each of them to make a wish and then blow the dandelion’s seeds into the air. Sycamore Seeds. A creature can attempt to catch a falling sycamore seed

Intervention. If the characters haven’t found a way to Prismeer by the end of the evening, Ellywick Tumblestrum (see “Feasting Orchard” earlier in the chapter) comes to their aid. The gnome bard appears

Encounters (F-H)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

emit dim light in a 10-foot radius 4 Awakened walrus (see appendix C) Frost Giant Riding a Mammoth Frost Giant Riding a Mammoth Even a raging blizzard can’t conceal the presence of a frost

possible. The contest ends when the majority of one team can’t hold their handstands and either give up or fall over. Resolve the contest using DC 10 Strength (Athletics) group checks: each team

The Survivors

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

Bayleaf (LE male elf bard; see appendix C) is a mercenary who works for the highest bidder. He was hired by the abbey as a training instructor for the guards. If the party does not attack him immediately

. Ogmund Ogmund (CE male human gladiator) is a huge, stupid, mean-spirited fighter. In battle he is awesome, wielding his spear untiringly. During the battle with the pirates, a blow from a warhammer

Halfling Gods and Myths

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

, plant, and harvest. She knew that the bounty of a halfling village would be tempting plunder for any brigand or monster, so she used her powers to conceal their homes from easy discovery, blending them

concentrated effort. Turtle Shell. Halflings cluster together and cover each other with shields, washtubs, wheelbarrows, coffer lids, or anything else that can deflect a blow. Troll Knocker. A few halflings act

Stage 3: Feeling Small

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

bargaining session of your lives.” The goblin walks haughtily toward the stairs. “I am Splugoth the Returned. Surely you know who I am?” Splugoth can’t conceal being pleased if the characters know that he

character is struck a glancing blow for 4 (1d8) bludgeoning damage and must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. 3 A previously unseen patch of spiderweb, chewing gum

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

disagree as to how many days they’ve been here). They have seen a number of strange, shady people coming and going, including some who wore cloaks to conceal their features. The doors seemed to work

Giants

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

smiling ones feel about their place in the ordning — second to the storm giants. The masks serve as symbols of their devotion, but they also conceal their wearers’ true facial expressions. Cloud Giant

spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). The giant has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): minor illusion

N2. Blue Water Inn

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

adventures or hear about how the characters plan to free Vallaki from the burgomaster’s madness. Rictavio. The lone guest of the Blue Water Inn at present is a colorfully dressed half-elf bard who goes

with Strahd, Rictavio plans to unleash his trained saber-toothed tiger upon them, with or without the support of the wereravens. Rictavio wears a hat of disguise and a ring of mind shielding to conceal

Fane Locations

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

Wind howls as it climbs this dark shaft. After 80 feet, the pit tapers into a tunnel (area N1 of the Howling Caves, described later in this chapter). Chaotic gusts blow up and down the shaft, too

losing to Karg. When the party arrives, he calls out, “I wanna play dese li’l guys! Hey, puny-bones! Wanna play?” If a character accepts the challenge, resolve the outcome of each game with an

Areas of the Air Temple

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

cultists stop playing. Frustrated with the mediocre initiates, Windharrow asks if the characters are skilled musicians and if they would like to audition for the band. If a bard character or a character

an action to blow the horn (see below). The djinni Ahtayir (area A15) arrives at the end of Aerisi’s next turn. She orders the djinni to cover her escape and flies down the shaft in area A18. Horn

The Mountain Door

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

hexes and curses in Orc. The markings conceal another secret door, which requires a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check to find. Treasure. The mundane supplies have a total value of about 20 gp

. (The ogre would never stoop to wielding the delicate blade like some prancing bard.) 13. Dwarven Statue At the end of the passage stands a statue of a fierce-looking dwarf in heavy mail armor. The stone

Lower City Gazetteer

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

Keene to conceal contraband in corpses’ funeral wrappings, which the guards and toll collectors never check. Even less savory is the harvesting and sale of corpses or their parts for the city’s

too aware that someone with that much smokepowder could blow up a portion of the High Hall, Wyrm’s Rock, or any number of other fortifications. Yet as horrifying as he finds those possibilities, he

Lower City Gazetteer

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

Nine-Fingers Keene to conceal contraband in corpses’ funeral wrappings, which the guards and toll collectors never check. Even less savory is the harvesting and sale of corpses or their parts for the

. Avery is terrified of what the thieves might do with the powder — he’s all too aware that someone with that much smokepowder could blow up a portion of the High Hall, Wyrm’s Rock, or any number of

Lair Locations

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

14 Wisdom (Perception) check. Once the door is spotted, read: Shrubs and tall grasses conceal a large, stout wooden door. The door is unlocked. Simply opening the door, without making any other

among what look like egg fragments. More than two hundred lizardfolk eggs are buried in the mud in this room. Three near the door have hatched very recently. Any blow will kill these hatchlings

Metallic Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

dragon can possess. Brass dragons conceal their hoards under mounds of sand or in secret places far from their primary lairs. They have no trouble remembering where their treasure is buried, and therefore

tricks with good humor. Copper dragons are particularly fond of bards. A dragon might carve out part of its lair as a temporary abode for a bard willing to regale it with stories, riddles, and music. To

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