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Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
attack, possibly causing it to miss.
<p>The most prized inquisitives of House Medani, a house of mostly Khoravar, employ their dragonmarks and their keen intellects to anticipate threats from any
quarter. Some are part of a secretive order called the Basilisk’s Gaze, dedicated to hunting down fugitive war criminals who committed atrocities during the Last War.</p>
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Dazzling Visage. A brilliant array of chromatic colors emanates from Windfall, causing attack rolls against her to have disadvantage. This trait ceases to function while Windfall has the
":"Dragon's Flare","rollDamageType":"poison"}. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage.
Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions). Windfall uses Spellcasting.As a dedicated champion of Tiamat
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
attack roll, the clockwork gives that creature a +5 bonus to its AC against that attack, potentially causing a miss. To use this ability, the clockwork must be able to see the creature and the
points or fewer at the start of its turn in combat, roll a d6. If you roll a 1, it retreats from combat if possible. It otherwise keeps fighting.
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Overheats. Roll a d6 at the start of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
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
tradition fell when the colleges went into decline, but some bards dream of restoring it. College of Fochlucan The original College of Fochlucan once stood on the northeastern edge of Silverymoon. Many years
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
-svirfneblin depart for the Underdark via the tunnel in area F10. The workshop machines soon begin to shake violently, causing the whole lair to tremble. One minute later, the steam cylinder in the
workshop explodes, causing area F8 to cave in and dealing 70 (20d6) bludgeoning damage to any creatures still in that room. Death from Above Olivier Bernard The pitiless red dragon Grisdelfawr delights in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ magical heritage also expresses itself in other ways; those who become bards preserve the clan’s lore, and firbolg sorcerers defend their communities. Firbolg wizards arise when a clan becomes
.
Firbolg barbarians are rare except among clans that face constant threats from evil humanoids and other invaders.
Firbolg clerics and paladins are usually dedicated to nature gods and are seen as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
—and takes personal offense when his agents or the domain’s wolves are slain. Strahd can also manifest a variety of dramatic effects, such as causing his voice to be heard on the wind, making his visage
cultivates servants, particularly vampire spawn. He hasn’t survived for ages by being reckless, though, and he retreats or sacrifices even his favorite agents when necessary. Vistani Sanctuary. The ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
characters interrupt or otherwise ruin the tune, 1d4 irascible specters emerge from the walls and attack, causing the bards to flee. 10 Three skeleton farmers quietly tend to corpse-white grave
to expel a dybbuk† from a corpse. The exorcist asks the characters to help in dispatch the Fiend. 9 Two bards† in the Heralds of Dust approach the characters and sing a ballad honoring the dead. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
power — or such terrible dangers. Dedicated spellcasters at this tier wield earthshaking 9th-level spells such as wish, gate, storm of vengeance, and astral projection. Characters have several rare
existence itself. Characters who reach 20th level have attained the pinnacle of mortal achievement. Their deeds are recorded in the annals of history and recounted by bards for centuries. Their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
A Bard’s Muse Naturally, every bard has a repertoire of songs and stories. Some bards are generalists who can draw from a wide range of topics for each performance, and who take pride in their
versatility. Others adopt a more personal approach to their art, driven by their attachment to a muse — a particular concept that inspires much of what those bards do in front of an audience. A bard who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
After the Cataclysm The Cataclysm ushered in a period of chaos. During the next three centuries, known as the Time of Darkness, cultures and ecologies were radically altered, causing famine, plague
comfort. Some of these new faiths were founded by charlatans, others by zealots. Some claimed the names of the gods, others dismissed them entirely. In this radically changed world bereft of immortal insight, truth became subject to conjecture, even among Krynn’s most dedicated scholars.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the music. He represents the finished thought, the result of the process that takes an idea from conception to realization. Milil is most venerated by bards, troubadours, and other entertainers, but
. Holy sites dedicated to Milil are often found in performance venues and schools of music. Whether the site is a vast concert hall or a small choral chamber, it must have excellent acoustic qualities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Bard Subclasses A Bard subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Bard levels, as specified in the subclass. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to preserve
Harmony with the Cosmos Bards of the College of Dance know that the Words of Creation can’t be contained within speech or song; the words are uttered by the movements of celestial bodies and flow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the statistics of a human noble. His menace manifests in the form of psychological manipulation, making others doubt reality, and causing victims to overestimate his control. Cursed Correspondence. Ivan
dedicated to the master of the estate’s clockwork tinkering and private decadences. Ivan tempts victims to his home, where they gradually realize they’re trapped in a fun house of childish grotesqueries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Background For decades, Dae Won-Ha dedicated her life to Yeonido, serving as a magistrate and protector as the city-state developed into a hub for trade. As Yeonido’s population exploded after years
story during her lifetime, her gwishin believes she has been forgotten by the city’s people. In response, Won-Ha’s gwishin has cursed the city’s people, causing them to forget the source of the ruin she brings down upon them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
city of Sharn, which is both the cultural heart of Breland and a nexus for intrigue and diplomacy. Bards have much to gain from the company of other bards, as they exchange news, stories, and songs
. For this purpose, long ago a group of the finest bards in Sharn founded the Circle of Song, an alliance of entertainers and adventurers. The Circle of Song is an informal organization, open to any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
College of Creation One bard’s song of creation is the score to another person’s nightmares.
Tasha
Bards believe the cosmos is a work of art—the creation of the first dragons and gods. That
creative work included harmonies that continue to resound through existence today, a power known as the Song of Creation. The bards of the College of Creation draw on that primeval song through dance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
mired in politics as the Brelish bureaucracy?
High Cardinal Baerdren ir’Davik, who also holds the rank of grand master of the templars, appears to be an exemplary templar, utterly dedicated to the
Persuasion (or sometimes Intimidation) and Religion can be useful for this character. Many clerics fill this role, but devout bards can also be effective Teachers. Some Teachers bring skills from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
. Mark one victory and advance to Event 2: “The Storm Breaks.” The party retreats. The undead spill into the town. Proceed to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 2. The Storm Breaks If the defenders hold
docks! The party holds the line. Mark one victory and advance to Event 6: “Rolling Thunder.” The party retreats. The cultists of Talos surge into the town. Go to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
your own health for that of the target creature, causing that creature not to take the damage. Instead, you take the damage. This damage to you can’t be reduced or prevented in any way. Unyielding
dedicated to your cause. You can use your action to gain the following benefits for 1 hour: You have resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical weapons. Your allies have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Meeting Windfall As a dedicated champion of Tiamat, Windfall has been granted phenomenal power by her master. Her skin glitters with patches of multicolored scales, and in combat, her blade sings
Dedication. The casino is dedicated to Tiamat to celebrate the Dragon Queen’s avarice and pride. Those who don’t worship Tiamat are also welcome to partake in the casino’s offerings. Rod Piece. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
9. God-Watched Gates These rooms house shrines dedicated to gods of the drow pantheon. The 20-foot-high vaulted ceilings are obscured by thick webs. 9a. The Elder Eye A 20-foot-diameter hemisphere of
leveling the sword at the locked set of doors to the south, causing them to open. As the doors swing open, the statue returns to its original pose and loosens its grip on the sword, causing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
into fog if defeated. They also vanish, along with the fog, 5 minutes after the fog appears. Before the last tiger vanishes, it retreats, heading toward the forest north of the construction site and a
” section). Anyone who recognizes the name also knows it’s odd that such a figure would have a shrine dedicated to them—an honor usually awarded only to heroes. Lantern. The lantern bears a magical flame that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
patrol the maze 6–10 Lair for guard beasts that patrol the maze 11 Pen or prison accessible only by secret door, used to hold captives condemned to the maze 12 Shrine dedicated to a god or other entity
dedicated to a patron deity of miners, earth, or protection 5 Cistern providing drinking water for miners 6–7 Guardroom 8 Kitchen used to feed workers 9 Laboratory used to conduct tests on strange minerals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
to the highest standards of behavior, and wields cold magic. The Brass Order could be a loose affiliation of good-hearted scoundrels, including rogues and bards, who favor fire magic and trickery. An
to amass as much wealth and power as possible. The Gem Circle, by contrast, might be dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, while the Metallic Circle is more altruistic, working to further the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
segmented body remains buried. If detected, it sends electrical shocks through the ground toward pursuers while it retreats. Clockwork Bronze Scout
Medium Construct, Unaligned
Armor Class 13
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Reactions
Intercept Attack. In response to another creature within 5 feet of it being hit by an attack roll, the clockwork gives that creature a +5 bonus to its AC against that attack, potentially causing a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
filled with Janyans enraptured by the low-toned, hypnotic music of a group of bards. Xoese-Addae leads the characters to a private audience suite overlooking the quad, occupied by a single Janyan wearing
future greatness. He secretly also heads the Untethered, a cult dedicated to chaotic philosophies. He’s chaotic neutral and one of the Nightsea chil-liren (see the “Nightsea Chil-liren” section). He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
have researched the elves with the greatest tenacity have heard of the Mysteries of Arvandor, and all these luminaries have ever been able to glean is that it is a secret gathering of elves dedicated to
it as a curse, for it could destabilize their entire society. If Corellon’s blessing manifests in a drow, that elf usually flees to the surface world to seek shelter among those dedicated to Corellon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
often inhabited by shriekers, which act as an early warning system. Traps A room not dedicated to some other purpose could be festooned with a variety of traps. In addition to traps that are meant to
be empty, be filled with mud (causing anything trapped in it to eventually drown), or have spikes at the bottom. Door Trap. In a seldom-used cavern with a high ceiling, a beholder might erect a wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
least discretion. Bards and wizards are their most prominent members. Harpers operate in small cells throughout the North. One is based in Triboar: Darathra Shendrel, the Lord Protector, belongs to the
for both parties. The Knights of Samular. This order of paladins dedicated to Tyr has pursued justice across the North for over five hundred years (see chapter 3 for more information). Its founder
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
cave appears to hold nine boulders, but three are Galeb Duhr that are singing while rolled up. Their song is quiet but deep and resonant, causing vibrations in the floor. If the galeb duhr notice the
clasps an Instrument of the Bards (Ollamh harp), which she acquired in her youth. Taking the harp, plucking one of its strings, or removing the glass key from around Yemi’s neck ends the Sequester spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
dutiful and dangerous grung warrior, dedicated to his king. Roark thinks all this goddess-summoning nonsense is distracting from the real issue at hand: defending Dungrunglung from the undead. Secretly
to attack them. The attacking force consists of sixteen grung elite warriors (including Roark) and forty grungs. Groak retreats to his elevated pool in the shrine and makes his final stand there.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
beast retreats to a safe distance. If it’s cornered and doesn’t like its chances of survival, it bargains or pleads for its life. An awakened beast knows its territory well and can point characters to
harm. They adapt quickly to almost any natural setting and occasionally offer supernatural gifts to those they glom onto. But a blizzard can drive a chwinga insane, causing it to behave unpredictably
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
missing skulls were taken by kobold vampire spawn and placed in area H20. Terrible psychic trauma lingers in this cave, causing any creature that enters it to feel intensely hungry, even after leaving
points or fewer, the wraith retreats to the icy cyst that contains Drakareth’s frozen remains, passing through the interposing walls of ice to reach it. There, it fights to the bitter end. The walls of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Although some of the dancing is wanton and performed for show, large-scale ring dances in the street for all ages are also popular. All the dancing ends at dusk, after which bards and minstrels perform at
off all night long, so you might as well stay up with the locals and enjoy the show. Eleasis 1: Ahghairon’s Day Many small rituals are held throughout this day, dedicated to honoring the first Open