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Bard
Legacy
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Classes
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
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
moving through its front. Anything that does so is transported to the destination, appearing in the unoccupied space nearest to the portal. Deities and other planar rulers can prevent portals created
by the dragon from opening in the rulers’ presence or anywhere within their domains.The dragon can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn.
Reactive Rend. After using
Dwarf
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Basic Rules (2014)
ye in trouble if I came out an’ looked for ye!”
— R. A. Salvatore, The Crystal Shard
Kingdoms rich in ancient grandeur, halls carved into the roots of mountains, the echoing of
up the adventuring life might be motivated by a desire for treasure—for its own sake, for a specific purpose, or even out of an altruistic desire to help others. Other dwarves are driven by the
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
Built by dwarven gods and entrusted to the rulers of Shanatar, an ancient dwarven empire, the Wyrmskull Throne was a symbol of dwarven power and pride for ages untold. The throne hovers a foot off
the ground and is a massive thing made of polished obsidian with oversized feet — the impaled skulls of four ancient blue dragons. Runes glisten in the carved obsidian, winking to life with blue
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
magic set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel — to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries
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
magic set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel — to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Borca Domain of Desire and Deceit Darklords: Ivana Boritsi and Ivan Dilisnya Genres: Gothic horror and psychological horror Hallmarks: Political intrigue, poison, revenge Mist Talismans: Dram of
their idealized vision of noble life leads them to mimic the aristocrats’ callousness and appetite for empty fads. These starry-eyed innocents provide ready pawns for corruption. And those who don’t bend to the whims of Borca’s rulers face humiliation before they’re inevitably crushed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Defining Work Every successful bard is renowned for at least one piece of performance art, typically a song or a poem that is popular with everyone who hears it. These performances are spoken about
Defining Work 1 “The Three Flambinis,” a ribald song concerning mistaken identities and unfettered desire 2 “Waltz of the Myconids,” an upbeat tune that children in particular enjoy 3 “Asmodeus’s Golden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
treasure that coordinates visually with the other items in the hoard, while another might focus on artwork from a particular period or seek out jewelry made for rulers in a certain region. Blue dragons
carved seal from a civilization that worshiped the dragon’s ancestors as gods
2 An extensive collection of elaborate jewelry, including a tiara, tail rings, and claw covers, which the dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
shadar-kai owners, Mister Witch and Mister Light. Chapters 2, 3, and 4 describe the carved-up domain of Prismeer, which the hags of the Hourglass Coven have usurped and split into thirds. The
characters can move between these splinter-realms only if they have the right fey guides to help them. Chapter 5 describes the Palace of Heart’s Desire, where the archfey Zybilna and her court are frozen in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
treasure appear bigger. But whatever pride topaz dragons take in their hoard, they have little desire to show it off, so even those rare creatures who maintain cordial relationships with a topaz
dragons and other winged creatures
4 A gold scrying bowl that shows random, constantly shifting views of the Elemental Chaos
5 A 10-foot-tall statue of the dragon, carved out of a single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
leading to and from the Palace of Heart’s Desire. Since Zybilna became frozen in time, the Queen’s Way has gradually fallen apart so that only sections of it now remain standing. The highway is 20
marshland surrounding the pillars is hidden under a 10-foot-thick blanket of fog that heavily obscures all creatures inside it. Handholds and footholds carved into each pillar lead down to the mushrooms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Bardic Colleges In addition to the tradition of apprenticing with a master bard, the Sword Coast has some bardic colleges where masters teach students the bardic arts. They hark back to the great
master bard attended each of the elder colleges, seeking to learn its musical and magical secrets. Traditionally, the colleges were attended in the order given above, starting with Fochlucan. That
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
element and give details on how to flesh out your world with gods, factions, and so forth. The assumptions sketched out above aren’t carved in stone. They inspire exciting D&D worlds full of adventure
by monstrous rulers. The populace lives in perpetual terror of these darklords and their evil minions, but other monsters rarely trouble people’s daily lives. Magic Is Everywhere. What if every town is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
ground leading to a well deep below. Two stone statues stand in the courtyard, rising twenty feet high. Behind them, a forty-foot high edifice is carved into the cliff side, dominated by relief columns
carved with strange, otherworldly scenes.
The left-hand colossus is a bearded human male wearing exotic clothes, but its face is smashed beyond recognition. It holds a balance in its right hand and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
ground leading to a well deep below. Two stone statues stand in the courtyard, rising twenty feet high. Behind them, a forty-foot high edifice is carved into the cliff side, dominated by relief columns
carved with strange, otherworldly scenes.
The left-hand colossus is a bearded human male wearing exotic clothes, but its face is smashed beyond recognition. It holds a balance in its right hand and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
a sore reminder of the animosity that has often arisen between the two peoples. Desire. Tazmikella agrees with Protanther that the metallic dragons could strike against the chromatic dragons
cautious. If the party contains any character with a personal reputation for shady dealings (particularly a rogue or bard), she is unfriendly. Concession. Pick one magic item owned by a member of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
a sore reminder of the animosity that has often arisen between the two peoples. Desire. Tazmikella agrees with Protanther that the metallic dragons could strike against the chromatic dragons
cautious. If the party contains any character with a personal reputation for shady dealings (particularly a rogue or bard), she is unfriendly. Concession. Pick one magic item owned by a member of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
free from oppression by the elite. The group’s name originates from its members’ desire to drain the greed from Zinda like blood from a wound. Under the leadership of Captain Adann, the group works in
Smiths’ Trade. The Kings of Coin keep order using their vast wealth, their societal influence, and the Silent Verse—the rulers’ police force. The Silent Verse protects the Kings of Coin, collects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
desire to live outside the courts, humans have always existed in the wilds. These humans include resilient and resourceful hunters, foresters, and artisans, and they often pick up some of the
Garenbrig and Embereth, fire giants and stone giants served as mighty knights and strong laborers. In the wilds, hill giants have always been hostile to the rulers of the realm, even when elves governed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
latticework, and beautifully carved rosewood chairs surround a matching table. One wall bears a sumptuous silk hanging that depicts a gold dragon soaring through the clouds.
Grand Secretary
Wei Feng Ying
from all as Grand Secretary, the leader of the government of Yongjing. Since the nation’s rulers’ source of extreme longevity has vanished, Secretary Wei is determined to hold the country together (as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
the spies’ patrons desire. They’re trained to manipulate, infiltrate, and—when necessary—escape in a hurry. Many adopt disguises, aliases, or code names to maintain anonymity. Roll on or choose a
result from the Spy Personas table to inspire a spy’s disguise.
Spy Personas 1d4 The Spy Disguises Themself As...
1 A bard or traveling performer.
2 A captive or servant of a monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
polis. Skophos stands as a literal maze, its twisting streets carved from the red sandstone of the badlands. The walls of the maze rise as narrow buildings that serve as homes, shops, and defensible
city, with individuals serving as tyrants over city districts. The city’s rulers rarely meet in council, and when they do, the quarrelsome tyrants rarely find common cause or any basis for agreement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
tables covered in maps and other papers, talking in hushed, serious tones. The back of the room is dominated by a dais carved from the rock of the cavern, atop which rest two stone desks facing each
other. Two svirfneblin — one male, one female — sit behind the desks, conferring with advisers and each other. They turn their attention to you as you enter.
The de facto rulers of Blingdenstone are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
structure. The merlons of its battlements are carved to resemble unicorn heads. The soldiers of the High Guard, clad in shining silver plate, protect the residence and seat of power, and keep those out
the mythal. Should a foe try to traverse the Moonbridge, the span can be willed (by the city’s rulers, and certain others specially attuned to the mythal) out of existence, dropping attackers into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
emotional state of their rulers. The following sections describe a handful of the best-known Domains of Delight. Fablerise The domain of a story-spinning spider archfey named Yarnspinner, Fablerise is a
in the Palace of Heart’s Desire, situated where the three portions of her realm meet. As its name suggests, the palace is fabled as a destination for anyone seeking their heart’s desire. On some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Ecstasy Gate Destination: Blessed Fields of Elysium Primary Citizens: Guardinals and Humanoids Rulers: The Lightcaller and the Nightwhisperer The rolling hills of Ecstasy, the City of Plinths, rise
materials, dot the idyllic landscape. Their origins unknown, the plinths are works of art: marble columns adorned with breathtaking sculptures, intricately carved wooden poles, natural standing stones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
every chapter: Stewardship. We are custodians of the worlds, not rulers, and we work to preserve what has been entrusted to our care. Protection. Smaller and weaker peoples deserve our protection, not
, learning, and enlightenment. Peace. We foster peace among all peoples. All who desire to live peaceably together are welcome among us. Knights of the Stewards of the Eternal Throne are mostly giants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Devils on the Material Plane use their influence to manipulate humanoid rulers, whispering evil thoughts, fomenting paranoia, and eventually driving them to tyrannical actions. Obedience and Ambition
unswerving loyalty, without which that fiendish plane would become as anarchic as the Abyss. At the same time, it is in the nature of devils to scheme, creating in some a desire to rule that eclipses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
once hung above the fireplace, but the servants took it down and moved it to the attic (area C17) after the baron died. A creaky wooden staircase with a beautifully carved banister climbs to a landing
circular chamber at the base of the tower contains a large oak dining table surrounded by six high-backed chairs carved with images of stags. Suspended above the table is a gaudy chandelier tied off with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
come before her. The Uthgardt are likewise forbidden to enter, as are the characters. The fossilized remains of three long-dead thanes stand in alcoves carved into the west wall, their eyes fixed on a
free to cause the harm that her “god” demands. Any creature can carve questions onto the stalactite. These questions (along with anything else carved into the stone) remain until the next new moon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
contrast to the stiff regimentation of the rest of the Nine Hells, the laws that govern Abriymoch allow the place to operate as a carnival in which any wanton desire can be fulfilled. Justice in All Its
. The flames either bring searing agony that reduces a devil to a weaker form, or ecstatic joy that transforms it into a mightier being. Soul Searching Like the rulers of the other layers, Belial and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
of Keys” earlier in the chapter), as does Pincushion (see area L9). This squalid kitchen is carved out of the trunk of the fallen oak. A large clay oven sits in the middle of the room, surrounded by
in the Palace of Heart’s Desire, home of the archfey Zybilna. The two groups fought a mighty battle, during which Elkhorn believes he was knocked out. He woke up here, in Loomlurch. Granny Nightshade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Layers The Nine Hells has nine layers. The first eight are ruled by archdevils who answer to Asmodeus, the archduke of Nessus, the ninth layer. Collectively, the rulers of the Hells are called the
scum cover its putrid surface, and yawning pits lie in wait beneath the murk to engulf careless wanderers. Cyclopean cities of ornately carved stone rise up from the bog, including the great city of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
yuan-ti, choked by overgrown jungle plants, might feature ramps instead of stairs. Caverns carved by a beholder’s disintegration eye ray have walls that are unnaturally smooth, and the beholder’s lair
. Details bring a dungeon setting’s personality to life. Great bearded faces might be carved on the doors of a dwarven stronghold and might be defaced by the gnolls who live there now. Spiderweb