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Instrument of the Bards

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

An Instrument of the Bards is superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a bard college. The Instruments of the Bards table lists the

the next dawn. The spells use your spellcasting ability and spell save DC. Instruments of the Bards Instrument Rarity Spells All — Fly, Invisibility, Levitate, Protection

Bard

Classes Player’s Handbook

. But Bards’ depth of knowledge and mastery of magic sets them apart. Becoming a Bard... As a Level 1 Bard Gain all the traits in the Core Bard Traits table. Gain the Bard’s level 1

Core Bard Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Bard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose any 3 skills

Animal Lord (Hunter)

Monsters Monster Manual

Animal Lordship. An animal lord represents a Hunter (DM’s choice), which determines certain traits in this stat block. Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the animal lord fails a saving throw, it

Only). The animal lord has Advantage on attack rolls against the target until the start of the animal lord’s next turn. Spellcasting. The animal lord casts one of the following spells, requiring

Animal Lord (Forager)

Monsters Monster Manual

Animal Lordship. An animal lord represents a Forager (DM’s choice), which determines certain traits in this stat block. Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the animal lord fails a saving throw

: The following effect occurs: Fortify (Forager Only). The animal lord gains 20 Temporary Hit Points. Spellcasting. The animal lord casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material

Animal Lord

Monsters Monster Manual

Animal Lordship. An animal lord represents a Animal Lord (Forager);Forager, Animal Lord (Hunter);Hunter, or Animal Lord (Sage);Sage (DM’s choice), which determines certain traits in this stat

. Pesky Swarm (Sage Only). The target has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Spellcasting. The animal lord casts one of the following spells, requiring no

Animal Lord (Sage)

Monsters Monster Manual

Animal Lordship. An animal lord represents the Sage, which determines certain traits in this stat block. Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the animal lord fails a saving throw, it can choose to

, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20): At Will: Animal Friendship, Animal Messenger, Speak with Animals 2/Day Each: Awaken, Greater Restoration 1

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

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 hard study

and some measure of natural talent that most troubadours and jongleurs lack. It can be hard to spot the difference between these performers and true bards, though. A bard’s life is spent

College of Spirits

Classes Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Bards of the College of Spirits seek tales with inherent power—be they legends, histories, or fictions— and bring their subjects to life. Using occult trappings, these bards conjure

spiritual embodiments of powerful forces to change the world once more. Such spirits are capricious, though, and what a bard summons isn’t always entirely under their control.

College of Whispers

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

College of Glamour Legacy

Classes 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

Spell Sniper Legacy

Feats Player’s Handbook (2014)

You have learned techniques to enhance your attacks with certain kinds of spells, gaining the following benefits: When you cast a spell that requires you to make an attack roll, the spell’s

range is doubled. Your ranged spell attacks ignore half cover and three-quarters cover. You learn one cantrip that requires an attack roll. Choose the cantrip from the bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer

College of Whispers (XGtE)

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

Instrument of the Bards Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The

College of Spirits (VRGtR)

Classes Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Bards of the College of Spirits seek tales with inherent power—be they legends, histories, or fictions— and bring their subjects to life. Using occult trappings, these bards conjure

spiritual embodiments of powerful forces to change the world once more. Such spirits are capricious, though, and what a bard summons isn’t always entirely under their control.

Cloud Giant Smiling One Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Innate Spellcasting. The giant's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect magic, fog

(spell save DC 15, +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The giant has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): minor

College of Lore Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

Bards of the College of Lore know something about most things, collecting bits of knowledge from sources as diverse as scholarly tomes and peasant tales. Whether singing folk ballads in taverns or

elaborate compositions in royal courts, these bards use their gifts to hold audiences spellbound. When the applause dies down, the audience members might find themselves questioning everything they held

Symbol Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

; if the object is moved more than 10 feet from where you cast this spell, the glyph is broken, and the spell ends without being triggered. The glyph is nearly invisible, requiring an Intelligence

stepping on the glyph, removing another object covering it, approaching within a certain distance of it, or manipulating the object that holds it. For glyphs inscribed within an object, the most

Android

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Specialization"}): 1, aerialist; 2, diplomat; 3, diver; 4, duelist; 5, medic; 6, sentry. This design determines certain traits in this stat block. Lightning Overload. When the android takes lightning

prone condition. Spellcasting (Diplomat and Medic Only). The android casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability: 2/day each

Gray Slaad (control gem variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect magic, detect thoughts, invisibility (self only), mage hand, major image 2/day each: fear, fly, fireball

whoever possesses the gem and is immune to being charmed while so controlled. Certain spells can be used to acquire the gem. If the slaad fails its saving throw against imprisonment, the spell can

Death Slaad (control gem variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The slaad can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect magic, detect

Gem. Implanted in the slaad's brain is a magic control gem. The slaad must obey whoever possesses the gem and is immune to being charmed while so controlled. Certain spells can be used to acquire the

Green Slaad (control gem variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect magic, detect thoughts, mage hand 2/day each: fear, invisibility (self only) 1/day: fireball Magic Resistance. The slaad has

slaad's brain is a magic control gem. The slaad must obey whoever possesses the gem and is immune to being charmed while so controlled. Certain spells can be used to acquire the gem. If the slaad

Oracle

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, requiring no material components: At will: guidance, light, thaumaturgy 3/day each: bless, guiding bolt, healing word, hold person 1/day each: augury, scryingEldritch Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +5

divine omens (such as those presented in chapter 4) might seek out an oracle to gain a clearer vision of the god’s intentions. Finding an oracle, though, or one experienced in interpreting certain types of visions, might prove to be an adventure in its own right.

College of Swords

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and juggling, and mock

weapon skills and magic, these blades either take up work as enforcers for thieves’ guilds or strike out on their own as adventurers. College of Swords Features Bard Level Feature

College of Swords (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and juggling, and mock

weapon skills and magic, these blades either take up work as enforcers for thieves’ guilds or strike out on their own as adventurers. College of Swords Features Bard Level Feature

Black Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, requiring no spell components or concentration. Wisdom is its spellcasting ability for this spell. While the spell persists, the abishai can move the area of darkness up to 60 feet as a bonus

whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain

Green Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: alter self, major image 3/day each: charm person, detect

Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Drow Inquisitor (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Spellcasting. The drow casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability

worshipers expect treachery—the Spider Queen encourages it, after all. A certain amount of backstabbing and double-crossing can be managed, but too much can undermine an entire community. To keep some

Drow Inquisitor

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Spellcasting. The drow casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability

, true seeingLolth’s worshipers expect treachery—the Spider Queen encourages it, after all. A certain amount of backstabbing and double-crossing can be managed, but too much can undermine an

Chwinga Astronaut

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

appears in the shelter’s space, but is otherwise unharmed. Spellcasting. The chwinga casts one of the following spells, requiring no material or verbal components and using Charisma as the

attract a chwinga to a particular creature vary. A chwinga might like the way a certain creature walks or the way it combs its hair, or be smitten by its ability to play music or to eat copious amounts of food.

Eye of Fear and Flame

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will: detect evil and good, detect thoughts 1/day each: etherealness, true seeingMultiattack. The eye of fear and flame makes two claw

, though they are treated as dangerous, cursed trophies akin to a demilich's soul gems. Still, they might be sold to certain discerning—and brazen—collectors.PoisonNecrotic, Psychic

Bard

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

Bard Core Bard Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Bard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose any 3 skills (see “Playing the Game

Instrument of your choice, Entertainer’s Pack, and 19 GP; or (B) 90 GP Invoking magic through music, dance, and verse, Bards are expert at inspiring others, soothing hurts, disheartening foes, and

Bards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

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

bard in fine style — while also being careful to guard any secrets the noble’s household doesn’t want retold or sung across Faerûn. Not all wandering performers are true bards, nor are all bards

Bard

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

any other entertainer. But Bards’ depth of knowledge and mastery of magic sets them apart. Becoming a Bard... As a Level 1 Bard Gain all the traits in the Core Bard Traits table. Gain the Bard’s level

Bard EVYN FONG An Inspiring Performer of Music, Dance, and Magic Core Bard Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Bard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Charisma Skill

Endelyn Moongrave

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

up to 10 feet in any direction horizontally. Spellcasting. Endelyn casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14

them from taking certain courses of action in their lives. Her petitioners often learn of a dreadful fate that awaits them but find themselves unable to prevent it due to the cursed terms of their

Bard Colleges

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

Bard Colleges The way of a bard is gregarious. Bards seek each other out to swap songs and stories, boast of their accomplishments, and share their knowledge. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to facilitate their gatherings and preserve their traditions.

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