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College of Glamour
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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
The College of Glamour is the home of bards who mastered their craft in the vibrant realm of the Feywild or under the tutelage of someone who dwelled there. Tutored by satyrs, eladrin, and other fey
, these bards learn to use their magic to delight and captivate others.
The bards of this college are regarded with a mixture of awe and fear. Their performances are the stuff of legend. These bards
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
gingerbrutes, these cookie Constructs are notoriously difficult to pin down.
When an unfortunate baker accidentally creates a gingerbrute, the cookie causes mayhem throughout the kitchen before running back to
the wilds where its ingredients originated. Many witches of Dunbarrow craft gingerbrutes intentionally, whipping them into shape (sometimes with actual whipped cream) as soldiers to defend their
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
fishing on Lake Zarovich. On the way back to town, a dire wolf attacked Izek and bit off his right arm. His father carried Izek back to town while his uncle distracted the beast. His sister ran and hid in
bedroom in the burgomaster’s mansion. Izek often has dreams of a beautiful young woman, and for years he has forced a local toymaker named Gadof Blinsky to craft dolls in her likeness. The woman is
Bard
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Basic Rules (2014)
experience earns renown among other bards. Indeed, after telling so many stories about heroes accomplishing mighty deeds, many bards take these themes to heart and assume heroic roles themselves
of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation
Guild Artisan / Guild Merchant
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
connections might require the donation of money or magic items to the guild’s coffers.
You must pay dues of 5 gp per month to the guild. If you miss payments, you must make up back dues to remain
;t craft items yourself but earn a living by buying and selling the works of others (or the raw materials artisans need to practice their craft). Your guild might be a large merchant consortium (or
Gladiator
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I love.
2
Someone stole my precious instrument, and someday I’ll get it back.
3
I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
4
I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds
1
I’ll do anything to win fame and renown.
2
I’m a sucker for a pretty face.
3
A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. That kind of trouble seems to follow me around
Entertainer
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)
d6
Bond
1
My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love.
2
Someone stole my precious instrument, and someday I’ll get it back
hated rival.
6
I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
d6
Flaw
1
I’ll do anything to win fame and renown.
2
I’m a sucker for a pretty
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their bodies and the spines and horns that hover close to their heads and backs. These horns shift with the dragon’s mood: bristling with anger, lying back with fear or suspicion, and rippling
rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
3
A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
money or magic items to the guild’s coffers.
You must pay dues of 5 gp per month to the guild. If you miss payments, you must make up back dues to remain in the guild’s good graces.
Baldur
your district.
Variant Guild Artisan: Guild Merchant
Instead of an artisans’ guild, you might belong to a guild of traders, caravan masters, or shopkeepers. You don’t craft items yourself
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
experience earns renown among other bards. Indeed, after telling so many stories about heroes accomplishing mighty deeds, many bards take these themes to heart and assume heroic roles themselves.
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
experience earns renown among other bards. Indeed, after telling so many stories about heroes accomplishing mighty deeds, many bards take these themes to heart and assume heroic roles themselves.
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Brass Dragons Bards sometimes seek out brass dragon lairs in hopes that the dragons’ whimsy will enhance their creativity, like a muse. The more experienced bards know not to overstay their welcome
, lest they awaken cradling a skunk cabbage.
-Fizban
Use the tables, map, and other information in this section to craft unique encounters with brass dragons.
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
at the burned-out building, a sudden cacophony erupted around us. Birds squawked, cats hissed, and dogs growled. Lidda hustled us back to the city’s safer avenues. Only when we were back within
common animals. Non-kenku use names that refer to the sound made or the animal a kenku mimics, such as Rat Scratch, Whistler, Mouser, and Growler.
Some kenku turn their back on crime to pursue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
messaging services of House Sivis at no charge. Recognized in House (Renown 10+). When you take a Bastion turn, you can issue the Craft order to House Sivis as if it were an Arcane Study facility in
Nations.
House Sivis Renown Perks When you request a favor from your house, it can take one of these special forms.
CLAUDIO POZAS
Favored in House (Renown 3+). You can obtain the translation or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Navigator’s Helm None Empower 9 Orien Helm Renown 15+ with House Orien Empower 13 Artificer’s Forge Ability to use Artisan’s Tools as a Spellcasting Focus Craft 13 Inquisitive Agency None Research 13
level. Special Facilities Level Special Facility Prerequisite Order 5 Dragonmark Outpost Renown 10+ with any dragonmarked house* Empower 9 Kundarak Vault Renown 15+ with House Kundarak Trade 9
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
starlight between their bodies and the spines and horns that hover close to their heads and backs. These horns shift with the dragon’s mood: bristling with anger, lying back with fear or
Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
3
A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers
Tabaxi
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
We had a tabaxi come through once, a few winters back. She kept the taproom packed each night with her stories and spent most days napping in a chair in front of the fireplace. We thought she was
homeland, content to dwell in small, tight clans. These tabaxi hunt for food, craft goods, and largely keep to themselves.
However, not all tabaxi are satisfied with such a life. The Cat Lord, the divine
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me of someone I love.
2
Someone stole my precious instrument, and someday I’ll get it back.
3
I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
4
I idolize a hero of the old tales and
Flaw
1
I’ll do anything to win fame and renown.
2
I’m a sucker for a pretty face.
3
A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. That kind of trouble seems to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
like these exist in your world. Wizards (and bards and druids) might be so rare that a player character learns from a single mentor and never meets another character of the same class, in which case
for organizations presented earlier in this chapter. A player character necromancer might cultivate renown within the Cabal of Thar-Zad, while a bard seeks increasing renown within the College of Mac-Fuirmidh.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
from her youth. Some thirty years ago, Jorlanna had a star-crossed romance with an heir of House Deneith—an affair forbidden by the protocols of the dragonmarked houses that date back to the War of the
across Aundair, Thrane, and the Eldeen Reaches. She maintains friendly relations with other houses and with the nobility in and around Aundair. House Cannith Renown Perks When you request a favor from your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
purchase one dose of poison (any kind) or other illegal item (such as stolen goods) at half price. Recognized in House (Renown 10+). When you take a Bastion turn, you can issue the Craft order to House
, nobles, and players in the great game of power. House Phiarlan Renown Perks When you request a favor from your house, it can take one of these special forms. Favored in House (Renown 3+). You can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Loyalists of Kalakeri The Kalakeri military and traditionalists throughout the domain back Maharani Ramya’s claim to the Sapphire Throne. Ramya tries to eliminate her siblings and the rebels
and a symbol of undying loyalty. Benefits of Renown. Those who gain certain thresholds of renown with the loyalists can make requests of that faction and Maharani Ramya. These requests and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
opportunities? Benefits of Renown. Whether the characters back Ramya or Arijani and Reeva, or seek to play both sides, those who advance in their standing with a faction advance in that side’s esteem, gaining
Renown in Kalakeri Judgment follows everything the characters do in Kalakeri. Those who support either of the domain’s factions earn enemies and allies. Those who don’t support a faction draw
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craft dangerous magical wares without batting an eyelash. Whenever a noteworthy crime or mysterious happening occurs in the city, you immediately have a list of 1d4 suspects who, if they aren’t
back.
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Flaw
1
I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
2
Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
3
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
. Recognized in House (Renown 10+). When you take a Bastion turn, you can issue the Craft order to House Thuranni as if it were a Workshop facility in your Bastion. If you are level 9+, you instead can
house’s artistic endeavors, the entertainers and artisans of House Thuranni are also its spies and assassins—and its assassins outnumber its spies. House Thuranni Renown Perks When you request a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
completely reasonable and plausible explanation. Singing songs and strumming lutes might be fine for most bards. Who doesn’t like a rousing shanty now and then? But standing in a crowded tavern playing for
copper pieces tossed by commoners isn’t for everyone — and it certainly isn’t for bards in the Acq Inc world. The power and magic tied up in the voice of a franchise bard is meant for greater things
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
; scales. It glows like starlight between their bodies and the spines and horns that hover close to their heads and backs. These horns shift with the dragon’s mood: bristling with anger, lying back
bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can leave the lair
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
anger, lying back with fear or suspicion, and rippling in side-to-side waves with amusement or joy.
Visions in Starlight
Many crystal dragons study the stars, recording their observations of the night
the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Conclusion The orcs are slain, scattered, or sent running back to their lodges. Farmers and ranchers hail the characters as heroes and pool meager resources to offer a reward of 25 gp per character
. Members of the Emerald Enclave or Order of the Gauntlet receive appropriate kudos. Those could include renown, if you’re using the optional rule described in chapter 1, “A World of Your Own,” of the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
they don’t, they join groups of another sort, such as mercenary companies or cults. Simic hybrids are all created within the Simic Combine, so it’s rare for them not to be part of it.
Renown As you
right hand of the guildmaster — or even becoming the master yourself! Your status in your guild is measured by your renown score. As you increase that score, you gain the opportunity to advance in the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Glamour The College of Glamour is the home of bards who mastered their craft in the vibrant realm of the Feywild or under the tutelage of someone who dwelled there. Tutored by satyrs
, eladrin, and other fey, these bards learn to use their magic to delight and captivate others. The bards of this college are regarded with a mixture of awe and fear. Their performances are the stuff of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
doing those things!” I still think back on that visit in trying times.
-Fizban
Use the tables, map, and other information in this section to craft unique encounters with amethyst dragons. Amethyst dragon stat blocks appear in chapter 6 .
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
: Each Gray Hand character gains 2 renown. Every character who participated in the raid receives a potion of resistance. In addition, Vajra covers the cost of any raise dead spells needed to bring back dead characters.
out missions designed to tax the characters’ resources and test their loyalty to Waterdeep. Characters who complete these missions won’t gain enough renown to join Force Grey yet, but they will gain
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
ends, while dismissal from the alliance means a loss of membership and the loss of all renown in the faction. Lords’ Alliance Missions Party Level Mission Brief Mission Requirements and Reward 2nd
by two City Watch guards. The characters can help slay the carrion crawler, which came up from the sewers. Reward: Each Lords’ Alliance character gains 1 renown. 3rd “Harko Swornhold, an evil
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- 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
the bards, each of which is named after one of the colleges. See chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for the game statistics of these magic instruments. Long ago, bards who sought the rank of