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Returning 35 results for 'bard both down con realms'.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Forgotten Realms Subclasses January 28, 2025
In this new Unearthed Arcana document, we explore material designed for upcoming books, using rules from the 2024 Player’s Handbook. This playtest
presents revised subclasses for the Cleric (Knowledge Domain), Fighter (Purple Dragon Knight), and Wizard (Bladesinger), along with new subclasses for the Bard (College of the Moon), Paladin (Oath of the Noble Genies), Ranger (Winter Walker), Rogue (Scion of the Three), and Sorcerer (Spellfire Sorcery).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Bards Bards hold a special place of responsibility and respect in the Forgotten Realms. They are bearers of news, gossip, and messages in their travels from place to place, in addition to being
living storehouses of history and folklore. Bards know a great deal, and they tend to be willing to share what they know, or at least barter for it. The arrival of a renowned bard is a special occasion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Fallbacks, The Tessalynde is a young elf Rogue who dreams of leading the foremost adventuring party of the Forgotten Realms setting. While the crew she’s gathered isn’t the stuff of legend yet, she’s
theoretical mettle against the real world; Baldric, a dwarf Cleric who refuses to tie himself to a single deity when he can trade favors with them all; Lark, a tiefling Bard with as many secrets as songs; and Uggie, a pet otyugh.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, and wealthy patrons. Bard
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 15 (chain shirt)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
11 (+0)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
12 (+1
Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide, but are commonly found in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Bard Bard
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 15 (chain shirt)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
11(+0)
DEX
14(+2)
CON
12(+1)
INT
10(+0
(450 XP)
Spellcasting. The bard is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following bard spells prepared
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, or wealthy patrons. Bard
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 15 (chain shirt)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
11(+0)
DEX
14(+2)
CON
12(+1
Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide, commonly found performing in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide. They’re commonly found in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries
, and wealthy patrons. Each bard is a master of at least one type of performance. You may choose a bard’s main type, or you may roll on the Bard Performance Types table to determine it. Bard
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->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Mystran temples count wizards and sorcerers among their numbers, as well as the occasional bard. The goal of Mystra’s faithful is simple: that magic be preserved and promulgated throughout the Realms. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Sprite Skirmisher Elusive Defender of Fey Realms Sprites are wee spirits of nature that can see the innate goodness or wickedness of other creatures. Those that enter their realms with good
Initiative +4 (14)
HP 10 (4d4)
Speed 10 ft., Fly 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 3 −4 −4
Dex 18 +4 +4
Con 10 +0 +0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 14 +2 +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Points per Level Barbarian 7 + Con. modifier Fighter, Paladin, or Ranger 6 + Con. modifier Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Rogue, or Warlock 5 + Con. modifier Sorcerer or Wizard 4 + Con. modifier Record
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Points per Level Barbarian 7 + Con. modifier Fighter, Paladin, or Ranger 6 + Con. modifier Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Rogue, or Warlock 5 + Con. modifier Sorcerer or Wizard 4 + Con. modifier Record
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Giant Owl Giant owls often befriend fey and other sylvan creatures and are guardians of their woodland realms. Giant Owl
Large beast, neutral
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3)
Speed 5
ft., fly 60 ft.
STR
13 (+1)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
8 (−1)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +4
Senses darkvision 120 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Satyr Satyrs enjoy demonstrating their physicality through contests, evicting party poopers, and defending Fey realms. Lorenzo Mastroianni
Satyr Medium Fey, Chaotic Neutral
AC 13
Initiative +3 (13)
HP 31 (7d8)
Speed 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 12 +1 +1
Dex 16 +3 +3
Con 11 +0 +0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 10 +0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
armor)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
11(+0)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
13(+1)
INT
12(+1)
WIS
9(−1)
CHA
18(+4)
Skills Deception +6, Performance +6
save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following bard spells:
Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, minor illusion, vicious mockery
1st level (4 slots): bane, dissonant whispers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Giant Axe Beak Giant axe beaks typically dwell in secluded, primeval realms, such as isolated islands or underground wildernesses. They often compete with dinosaurs and other giant beasts for
territory. Giant Axe Beak Huge Monstrosity, Unaligned
AC 15 Initiative +5 (15)
HP 84 (8d12 + 32)
Speed 50 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 21 +5 +5
Dex 14 +2 +2
Con 19 +4 +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
White Dragon Wyrmling White dragon wyrmlings usually head off on their own soon after hatching. While the cold means little to these creatures, food is scarce in arctic realms, and predators there
), Chaotic Evil
AC 16 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 32 (5d8 + 10)
Speed 30 ft., Burrow 15 ft., Fly 60 ft., Swim 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 14 +2 +2
Dex 10 +0 +2
Con 14 +2 +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Slaad Tadpole Slaad tadpoles are ravenous, newborn slaadi. They hatch from eggs implanted into living hosts by red slaadi, but they also appear in great numbers in Limbo and other chaotic realms
, Chaotic Neutral
AC 12 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 7 (3d4)
Speed 30 ft., Burrow 10 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 7 −2 −2
Dex 15 +2 +2
Con 10 +0 +0
Ability Score
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Dragon Turtle Ancient Ruler of Undersea Realms Habitat: Coastal, Underwater; Treasure: Any Yigit Koroglu Dragon turtles are mighty creatures with shells large enough to be mistaken for islands and
exceptionally long lives. Some recall the wonders of ages past or remarkable individuals that passed through their realms long ago. Such dragon turtles might be convinced to share their tales or provide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Sprite Elusive Defender of Fey Realms Habitat: Forest, Planar (Feywild); Treasure: Armaments Sprites dwell in mystical forests touched by the magic of the Feywild, living peacefully with most other
creatures. Those that enter their realms with good intentions might be treated to tiny feasts and celebrations. The wicked face nasty tricks and bold ambushes at the hands of invisible sprite defenders
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->Monster Manual (2014)
inanimate chains nearby, which sprout hooks, blades, and spikes to eviscerate enemies. Chain devils act as sadistic jailers and torturers in the infernal realms, relishing pain and living to inflict it on
), lawful evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 85 (10d8 + 40)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, or stranger shapes, these beings are messengers of the gods and aides to those gods’ servants. Iotas have their own knowledge and personalities, though they might know little more than the realms and
−5 −5
Dex 14 +2 +2
Con 10 +0 +0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 15 +2 +2
Wis 16 +3 +3
Cha 16 +3 +3
Skills History +4, Insight +5, Perception +5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
hounds enforce the merciless order of those realms and the whims of tyrannical masters. On their home planes of existence, these grim canines ensure that souls don’t escape their bleak afterlives. On
+1 +1
Con 14 +2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 6 −2 −2
Wis 13 +1 +1
Cha 6 −2 −2
Skills Perception +5
Immunities Fire
Senses Darkvision 60 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Kysh (Triton) Kysh
Medium humanoid (triton), lawful good
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
12 (+1
(1d6 + 2) piercing damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
A prisoner of the sahuagin in The Final Enemy, Kysh is a defender of the deep sea realms who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, where the citizens espouse the principles of ambition, self-reliance, and “buyer beware.” Those who take Cyric as their patron tend to be sadists, con artists, power-mad connivers, and worse. Other
folk pray to Cyric when they want to do wrong but don’t want others to find out about it. “The Dark Sun,” originally one of Cyric’s epithets, has become a metaphor for strife in the Realms. “A Dark Sun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
travelers in navigating the realms of Beasts, Fey, or Plants. 3 A hermit who works alone to protect the lands, seas, or skies they call home. 4 A mender who travels the world healing natural, magical, or
threats. Druid Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral
AC 13 Initiative +1 (11)
HP 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 10 +0 +0 Dex 12 +1 +1 Con 13 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Yeti Brutal Rampagers. When mountain herds are abundant, yetis stay clear of humanoid realms. Driven by hunger, they attack humanoid settlements in waves, breaking down gates and stockade walls that
.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
8 (−1)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
7 (−2)
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +3
Damage Immunities cold
Senses darkvision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
such treasures, dao might reveal underground mysteries, such as paths through the Underdark, buried ruins, or whole subterranean realms. Many dao call the Elemental Plane of Earth home. There, they
create cities that glitter with treasure. Among these realms is the labyrinthine expanse called the Great Dismal Delve or the Sevenfold Mazework, which protects the City of Jewels, the Iron Crucible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, they can cross over into the dark realms of the world. Ravenous Lurkers. Shadow mastiffs hunt in packs on the Shadowfell, so when one of them enters a rift between the planes, several more are sure to
tolerate bright light, but they shun sunlight. Summoned for Service. Some faiths devoted to deities of gloom and night, such as Shar in the Forgotten Realms, perform unholy rites to summon shadow mastiffs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
Humanoid (Bard), Chaotic Good
Armor Class 14 (leather armor)
Hit Points 110 (17d8 + 34)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
18
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
(6d8 + 6)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Perception +3, Performance +5, Persuasion +5
.
Spellcasting. Brahma is a 4th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following bard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ancient Black Dragon Ancient black dragons plot the ruin of whole realms. They seek magic to corrupt the land, raise undead hordes, bind fiends, and replicate magical disasters. Ancient black dragons
Str 27 +8 +8
Dex 14 +2 +9
Con 25 +7 +7
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 16 +3 +3
Wis 15 +2 +9
Cha 22 +6 +6
Skills Perception +16, Stealth +9
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
inhabitants. If world domination seems too tedious or cliché, these dragons might seek to seize control of extraplanar realms, multiworld empires, or forces of reality—like life, storms, or time itself
481 (26d20 + 208)
Speed 40 ft., Burrow 40 ft., Fly 80 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 29 +9 +9
Dex 10 +0 +7
Con 27 +8 +8
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 18 +4