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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
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
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
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
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
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
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
Magic Items
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
burn 100 gp of fuel after each year passes, keeping the lantern burning for another year. If no fuel is available, the lantern’s flame goes out. You can add more fuel to the lantern as part of a
lantern’s flame goes out, the creature attuned to it immediately dies. One exception to this rule exists (see the “Destroying the Lantern” section).
Revealing Light. The lantern sheds
Dwarf
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
picks and hammers in deep mines and blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred of goblins and orcs—these common threads unite all dwarves.
Short and Stout
Bold
command or inspiration of a deity, a direct calling or simply a desire to bring glory to one of the dwarf gods. Clan and ancestry are also important motivators. A dwarf might seek to restore a clan
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
beyond the horizon — makes an adventuring career a natural calling. Every adventure is an opportunity to learn, practice a variety of skills, enter long-forgotten tombs, discover lost works of magic
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
beyond the horizon — makes an adventuring career a natural calling. Every adventure is an opportunity to learn, practice a variety of skills, enter long-forgotten tombs, discover lost works of magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
spell learned through your Magical Secrets feature counts as a bard spell for you, so it can be replaced upon gaining a bard level later. But it must be replaced by a bard spell, according to the rule
Bard Do the benefits from Bardic Inspiration and the guidance spell stack? Can they be applied to the same roll? Yes, different effects stack if they don’t have the same name. If a creature makes an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
while the durations of the effects overlap. For example, if a target is ignited by a fire elemental’s Fire Form trait, the ongoing fire damage doesn’t increase if the burning target is subjected to
that trait again. Game features include spells, class features, feats, racial traits, monster abilities, and magic items. See the related rule in the “Combining Magical Effects” section of chapter 10 in the Player’s Handbook.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
comfort: a promise of protection and guidance. But a growing proportion of Sangarians find his rule suffocating. The angel’s word is law, his doctrine rigid, and his enforcement absolute. Akharin Sangar is
centuries. Though most inhabitants reside in the city or the surrounding hills, more stalwart folk brave the Burning Dunes, where kenku scavengers scour the ruins of old civilizations and rocs soar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
fire damage doesn’t increase if the burning target is subjected to that trait again. Game features include spells, class features, feats, racial traits, monster abilities, and magic items. See the related rule in the “Combining Magical Effects” section of chapter 10 in the Player’s Handbook.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
a greater calling? Folk Hero Bard. You served as a medic in the Last War, using humor and stories to keep up the spirits of your patients. You’ve seen too much suffering, and you need to do something
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
settlement remained. It was named in her honor, with Citlán roughly translating to “the place near Citlali.” People began calling the skeletal figure La Catrina for her elegant clothing. San Citlán’s
history is rife with conflict. After years of failed invasions over its first century of existence, the city was overcome and occupied by a colonizing force. Colonial rule lasted for two hundred years
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Pride Many giants are taught that Annam begot the giants and intended them to rule the worlds of the Material Plane. Though giants have learned many hard lessons in the millennia since their origin
, calling them “tiny,” “insignificant,” “babies,” “pests,” “vermin,” or similar terms. 6 The giant won’t speak any language but Giant. 7 The giant erupts in rage at the slightest sign of insult or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, Castle Laventz, as his own. Months later, the relentless knight Mara Silvra received word of her father’s defeat. Calling in debts and intimidating mercenaries, Mara forged a small army during her grueling
castle’s walls. Calling them cowards, Mara drove her troops harshly on, suffering daily ambushes and desertions. When Castle Laventz finally came into view, Mara led less than a dozen irresolute knights
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Speak with Dead Level 3 Necromancy (Bard, Cleric, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 10 feet
Components: V, S, M (burning incense)
Duration: 10 minutes
You grant the semblance of life to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
calling out their name and the time of day. 03–04 Two shifters drinking and spoiling for a fight. 05–06 A warforged quietly reads a book called The Machine Manifesto. 07–08 A half-elf sits down, says
audience. 19–20 A destitute bard plays the harp with mediocre skill while asking for donations. 21–22 A deaf couple communicate with each other by sign language, but suddenly stop when they notice they are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Speak with Dead Level 3 Necromancy (Bard, Cleric, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 10 feet
Components: V, S, M (burning incense)
Duration: 10 minutes
You grant the semblance of life to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
ancient grudges and petty atrocities in a land of bitterly feuding royal families. Infamous but respected, Drakov amassed a fortune and planned to retire young, buying a title and a realm to rule. The
went on the offensive. One by one she attacked her former benefactors, burning villages, pressing citizens into service, and impaling anyone with a drop of noble blood. Though it took years, Drakov
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Staff of Charming Staff, rare (requires attunement by a bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard) While holding this staff, you can use an action to expend 1 of its 10 charges to cast charm
more of its charges to cast one of the following spells from it, using your spell save DC: burning hands (1 charge), fireball (3 charges), or wall of fire (4 charges).
The staff regains 1d6 + 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
’ crew to greatness. But when his past mistakes come calling, Edgin must face the music. He now seeks to make amends to those he’s wronged and to confront those who have wronged him. Edgin Darvis Medium
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->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
agent of the Sunweaver—deemed service in the Brightguard a holy calling, the group’s ranks swelled. Most members have unshakable resolve, but recent revolutionary acts have the order on edge. The
seek to return Atash to the Sunweaver and restore Akharin Sangar to a state of self-rule. Named for the lions that roam the lands beyond the city, the faction is secretly led by famed actor Afsoun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
burning candle and littered with plates cleared of food and half-drained tankards. The sounds of gamblers yelling and drunken adventurers singing bawdy songs nearly drown out the off-key strumming of a
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
priests calling themselves the Burning Circle teach that the dragon is a force of nature to be respected, not destroyed. Just as controlled burns are necessary to keep forests healthy, they say, the
to people on the street, they encounter merchants and traditionalists, but they might also find members of the Burning Circle (see “Nature Lovers” below). Each group’s general opinions align with its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the following variants. Choose whichever one best suits your campaign. Ability Check Proficiency With this variant rule, characters don’t have skill proficiencies. Instead, each character has
Proficiencies by Class Class Ability Check Barbarian Strength, Dexterity, or Wisdom Bard Any one Cleric Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma Druid Intelligence or Wisdom Fighter Strength, Dexterity, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
and fame are good motives, but they’re often hiding something deeper—perhaps a longing to be accepted, or a burning desire to prove your naysayers wrong.
Me? I fight to protect others and to kindle
path of the warrior. Fates A fortune teller foresaw that you would find your calling in a life of battle. Flames When the heat of battle takes over, you barely recognize yourself. This scares you. Fool
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Leilon Point report aquatic humanoids making small but frequent raids on the area. They’re killing farmers and burning Leilon’s food supply. Kill or rout the raiders, then return to the town council
.” If the characters undertake this quest, see “Bronze Shrine.” Iniarv’s Tower Quest “A band of brigands calling themselves the Chimera Crew has been attacking merchants on the road, stealing supplies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
most epic of all his achievements is chronicled in The Trial of Asmodeus, a play based on purportedly true events as researched by the aasimar bard Anodius. In ancient times, as the Blood War raged
mortals to evil, but he and his minions never breached a contract and explained the terms clearly. Had they not obeyed the rule of law in doing so? Was it not mortal ambition, rather than infernal deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Loose Pantheons Most D&D worlds have a loose pantheon of gods. A multitude of deities rule the various aspects of existence, variously cooperating with and competing against one another to administer
hunting. Some individuals feel a calling to a particular deity’s service and claim that god as a patron. Particularly devoted individuals become priests by setting up a shrine or helping to staff a holy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Whispers 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
this reason, members of this college rarely reveal their true nature. They typically claim to follow some other college, or they keep their actual calling secret in order to infiltrate and exploit royal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. The maharani’s brutality increased distrust in her rule, and the fighting spread. After numerous battles, Reeva begged her sister to meet her brother and negotiate an end to the war. Ramya, who remained
the Cerulean Citadel, Arijani sentenced his sister to death. As the court strangler’s garrote crushed her windpipe, Ramya cursed her brother and sister, calling them bloodthirsty beasts. Arijani and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
associated with that focus. Spell Slots. You determine your available spell slots by adding together all your levels in the bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, and wizard classes, and half your levels
burning hands, has an enhanced effect when cast using a higher-level slot, you can use the enhanced effect, even though you don't have any spells of that higher level. For example, if you are the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
sides. What happens with surprise when a third group of combatants sneaks up, hidden from the melee, and ambushes? The surprise rule is relevant only when a combat is starting. Any ambushes during the
have an action readied, you can make an opportunity attack, which causes you to stop readying. Can a bonus action be used as an action or vice versa? For example, can a bard use a bonus action to grant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
me push beyond my limitations. 6 My anger needed to be channeled into battle, or I risked becoming an indiscriminate killer. Bard d6 I became a bard because … 1 I awakened my latent bardic
abilities through trial and error. 2 I was a gifted performer and attracted the attention of a master bard who schooled me in the old techniques. 3 I joined a loose society of scholars and orators to learn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
bear to leave the place. If the theater were to close down, the ghost would haunt it still, perhaps becoming more deranged over time. Only razing or burning the theater to the ground can force his
includes thirty commoners. Also present is a Zhentarim spy named Agorn Fuoco (NE male Turami bard; see appendix B) and his companion, Amath Sercent (LE female Mulan priest of Bane). Agorn is swept up in the