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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.
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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
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
Instrument of the Bards Wondrous Item, Rarity Varies (Requires Attunement by a Bard) 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 spells common to all instruments, as well as the spells specific to each one and its rarity. A creature that attempts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Instrument of the Bards Wondrous item, rarity varies (requires attunement by a bard)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Instrument of the Bards (p. 176) The final paragraph is replaced with the following: “You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its targets to be charmed on a failed saving
Monsters
Monster Manual
Initiative count but acts immediately after the dragon.NecroticShadow Stealth. While in Dim Light or Darkness, the dragon takes the Hide action.
Resistances. See Living Shadow.
Living Shadow. While in Dim Light or Darkness, the dragon has Resistance to damage that isn’t Force, Psychic, or Radiant.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in
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Monster Manual
damage dies, and a Shadow rises from the corpse. The shadow is under the dragon’s control and shares the dragon’s Initiative count but acts immediately after the dragon.Legendary Action
Resistances. See Living Shadow.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Living Shadow. While in Dim Light or Darkness
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Monster Manual
damage dies, and a Shadow rises from the corpse. The shadow is under the dragon’s control and shares the dragon’s Initiative count but acts immediately after the dragon.Legendary Action
Resistances. See Living Shadow.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Living Shadow. While in Dim Light or Darkness
Spells
Player’s Handbook
You call forth a Dragon spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Draconic Spirit stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit Points or
when the spell ends.
The creature is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, the creature shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
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A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in
.
Scintillating Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Scintillating Breath"}. The dragon exhales a burst of brilliant radiance in a 15-foot cone. Each creature
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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
encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following lair actions; the dragon can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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
of a legendary crystal dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following lair
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
dream eater lies not in brute force but in the ability to pierce its illusions and wrest others from its terrors. As such, bards and other persuasive adventurers find themselves uniquely poised to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
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A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers
Multiattack. The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
adventurer was nearly cut short during a battle of which the bards still sing. Unleashing a devastating attack with the aptly named Apocalypse Dagger, the rogue destroyed a giant single-handedly — and lost
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Plane, and the Ethereal Plane.
The challenge rating of a legendary moonstone dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative
succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on ability checks until initiative count 20 on the following round.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a legendary moonstone dragon
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following lair actions; the dragon can’t take the same lair action two rounds in
images flit through the dragon’s lair. Each creature in the lair must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on ability checks until initiative count 20 on the following
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
dragon;ancient or adult time dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following
that space if it’s occupied.
Temporal Lag. The dragon slows time for each creature within 60 feet of itself. Until initiative count 20 of the next round, the affected creature can move or take an
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
eggs.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects:
The dragon creates fog as though it had cast the fog
cloud spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round.
A thunderclap originates at a point the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. Each creature within a 20-foot radius centered on
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
challenge rating of an ancient or adult time dragon;adult time dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the
in an unoccupied space nearest to that space if it’s occupied.
Temporal Lag. The dragon slows time for each creature within 60 feet of itself. Until initiative count 20 of the next round, the
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
half its flying speed.Stalagma Steelshadow’s Lair
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects:
The
dragon creates fog as if it had cast the fog cloud spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round.
A blisteringly cold wind blows through the lair near the dragon. Each creature within
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their lairs.
The challenge rating of a legendary amethyst dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can
the dragon’s telepathy. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Amphibious. The dragon turtle can breathe air and water.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (1d12
","rollAction":"Steam Breath"}. The dragon turtle exhales steam in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw, taking 17 (5d6);{"diceNotation":"5d6","rollType":"damage
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons:
Dream Breath. The dragon exhales mist in a 90-foot
action to wake it.
Moonlight Breath. The dragon exhales a beam of moonlight in a 30-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Amphibious. The dragon turtle can breathe air and water.Multiattack. The dragon turtle makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType
–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Steam Breath"}. The dragon turtle exhales steam in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
an dragon turtle;adult or ancient dragon turtle access to lair actions, increasing its challenge rating by 1. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon turtle can take one of the
Amphibious. The dragon turtle can breathe air and water
Blessing of the Sea (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the dragon turtle would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
in the initiative count. The shadow is under the dragon’s control.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time
snakes infest the lair, which is filled with the stench of death and decay.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following lair actions; the dragon can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row:
Beguiling Whisper
count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature.
Imprisoning Force. The
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
) lightning damage. The bolt discharges from the mouth of one of the throne’s blue dragon skulls.
As an action, the creature can expend 2 charges to cast the globe of invulnerability spell from
the throne. The globe encloses both the creature and the throne.
As an action, the creature can expend 3 charges to create a spectral image of an ancient blue dragon that surrounds both it and the
Monsters
Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
its eggs.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects:
The dragon creates fog as though it had cast the fog
cloud spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round.
A thunderclap originates at a point the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. Each creature within a 20-foot radius centered
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
proves itself useful to a topaz dragon, it shouldn’t count on being safe from the dragon the next time they meet. Topaz dragons rarely go out of their way to fight other creatures, however, with
interior chambers of their lairs meticulously dry.
The challenge rating of a legendary topaz dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing
Monsters
Divine Contention
around one creature the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round
"} bludgeoning damage.
Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
even if a creature proves itself useful to a topaz dragon, it shouldn’t count on being safe from the dragon the next time they meet. Topaz dragons rarely go out of their way to fight other
initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following lair actions; the dragon can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row:
Beguiling Whisper. The dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
stone to come and go.
The challenge rating of a legendary sapphire dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the
of the dragon’s telepathy. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys