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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Tail","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.The ferocious screaming devilkin are bizarre fey creatures spawned by overwhelming moments of panic. Despite their diabolic appearance and name, are
denizens of the Feywild. Sages believe that their appearance derives from the primal fear inspired by fiendish creatures, while bards assert that panic, being such a repulsive emotion, is embodied by an
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
Curse of Strahd
, a Vistana, is the protégé of Rudolph van Richten—despite the fact that her first encounter with the vampire hunter was anything but pleasant.
Witness to Tragedy. When Ezmerelda
commissioned a master artisan to craft a prosthetic lower leg and foot. After several tries, he delivered a prosthesis that restored her mobility. She has since adapted well to the prosthetic appendage
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
’t always appreciate the dragon’s sense of humor.
5
A young crystal dragon finds some manticore;manticores' bluster hilarious and befriends them despite their fear. But the dragon is
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
capable of flight, and similar objects provoke a great desire for the kenku to acquire the items for themselves.
Despite their lack of wings, kenku love dwelling in towers and other tall structures
. Others strike out on their own in search of the secrets of flight, to master magic, or to uncover the secret of their curse and find a method to break it.
Kenku adventurers, despite their relative
Compendium
- 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->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Extracurricular Options (I-Z) Intramural Gymnastics Club Skills: Acrobatics, Performance Member: Zanther Bowen These graceful gymnasts work to hone their craft, and they compete against each other in
that they resolve with special rules. Mage Tower Cheer Squad Skills: Perception, Persuasion Member: Zanther Bowen With their coordinated cheers, outfits, and school spirit, these cheerleaders inspire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
after sunrise, on its normal schedule, but the craft carries no new passengers and departs again quickly unless the characters hail it. (If Raserhill stuck around the island and was driven off or killed
returned to its home. It continues to watch the party despite any attempts to shoo it away. Having observed the characters’ actions against the drowned ones, the ex-familiar believes that they might be the sort of heroes who could finish Archais’s work and end the undead menace.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
of Kas’s impersonation. When Kas arrives in the sanctum, he realizes that Alustriel plans to combine her magic with Tasha’s and Mordenkainen’s to craft a Wish spell to thwart Vecna. Alustriel intends
to dispel the collective power of the secrets Vecna gathered, rendering the lich’s Ritual of Remaking useless. Despite looking identical to Mordenkainen, Kas has no significant magical power. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
wall.
The cook, Lorga, prepares bland mushroom stew. Despite his blinding cataracts, he knows his way around the kitchen and the adjoining pantry. If he hears one or more characters enter, he
resolve!” A lesser restoration spell or similar magic restores Lorga’s sight. He offers no thanks to whoever rids him of the disability. As dour and pessimistic as any other duergar, he quickly finds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
point where his expedition was lost, despite its members’ formidable knowledge and skill. Working their own way into the Barrier Peaks, the characters eventually arrive at Kwalish’s first laboratory
— the remains of a planar craft whose technology drove the inventor’s early research. But they discover that Kwalish has long since been exiled, and his lab converted into a monastery now dedicated to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Mark. Though the relationship ended quickly, and rumors of a child have never been proven, Jorlanna’s reputation for poor judgment haunts her. Despite that, her strong vision for a united house, her
a Bastion turn, you can issue the Craft order to House Cannith as if it were a Smithy or Workshop facility in your Bastion. If you are level 9+, you instead can treat the house as a Laboratory facility.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, and unyielding resolve. They are deliberate and slow to act, careful to consider their plans and gather their strength before beginning any new enterprise. Once earth cultists resolve to act, they
monsters to good use. They are unflinching in the face of death. Surrender is never an option. Earth cultists live and work underground. They craft weapons from stone or iron and “bathe” themselves in sand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
cloak or disguise one’s appearance), and proficiency with skills such as Deception, Performance, and Sleight of Hand all greatly benefit the Chameleon. Bards and rogues, as well as characters with
can be a crucial skill, which many characters in this role combine with magical means of scrying to learn about their enemies and objectives. Bards and wizards make natural Investigators, especially
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Rumors and Legends Countless legends have arisen regarding the mysterious Barrier Peaks, and those tales circulate constantly among adventurers, explorers, and bards. Rumors specific to Kwalish and
Rumors d100 Rumor 1–15 The Barrier Peaks have long been damned, ever since a craft of some kind crashed there ages ago. A ship that could navigate the very planes, it was. Things that should not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the temple, then journey down to glowing forges where they craft armor, jewelry, weapons, and other works of art. The forges in a volcano temple get so hot they can work almost any material, mundane
, volcanic temples are works of art. The priests who maintain the structures carve intricate designs with metal filigree in the stone walls and craft ornamental decorations that make each temple look
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Deepking. The lairds hold council to resolve disputes and discuss future plans. Each clan has its own holdings in Gracklstugh and specializes in a certain craft or service. Duergar Clans Smithing Clan
laird, who rules over his or her own holdings and directs the clan in dedicating its efforts toward a particular trade or craft. A caste of priests called thuldar officiate all rituals and record the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
firmly in the world by associating the class with a particular race or culture. For example, you might decide that bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards represent the magical traditions of four
. You could break that down still further: bards of the College of Lore could be high elves, and bards of the College of War could be wood elves. Gnomes discovered the school of illusion, so all wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, the greatest elf wizards of Toril summoned into the world a piece of Arvandor and bound it there. Their intent was to craft a new homeland for the elves, a place protected from the outside world and
the captain slips up, the ship might become adrift on the Astral Plane. Despite all these obstacles, when elves feel the pull of Arvandor, some find the way to assuage that feeling by traveling to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Master can’t always predict what the characters will do in a mystery adventure. A villain whose actions are “crime spree,” “one and done,” or “serial crimes” might inspire you to craft a mystery
adventurers guessing as to the identity of the villain is to ensure that more than one suspect has a secret. When questioned by the adventurers, a suspect might appear nervous or attempt to lie, despite being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
art, but never master it. They stand among treasures taken from countless worlds but are never truly appreciative of them. The githyanki flit from topic to topic, craft to craft, never settling on one
, and every such endeavor they undertake ends in this manner. A Blade Kept Sharp Despite the decadent lifestyle the githyanki indulge in, they remain in fighting shape. All are required to attend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Madame Talisveri Eris The members of the Eris family stand proudly as Il Aluk’s foremost artisans of the grand craft of lying. Despite its ancient name, the family has long endured crushing debt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
circles in the North are often allied with the Harpers, as they have common purpose, with bards and rangers serving as go-betweens. Individual Harpers can usually expect a circle to at least grant them
food and shelter, and an opportunity to attend a gathering and speak, if they wish.
Still, the Harpers aren’t a druidic organization and, despite what some common folk might believe, not every druid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
lean toward the creation of mechanical devices. Every warren has members of each persuasion, and they are all bound by mutual respect for what they do despite their different perspectives. Practical
goal was to make something explode. CELESTIAL TOYMAKERS
A handful of master artificers exist among the rock gnomes who take the magic of their craft to new heights. These legendary gnomes usually
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
. The rest fell prey to ships under the command of Vael, whom Gargenhale calls the scourge of pirates, raiders, and anyone else who refuses to bow to the might of Xaryxis. Despite these cautionary
sensitive to holy praise. While aboard the ship, bards and other musicians are allowed to play only secular tunes.
Article 3: Coward’s Consequence. Those who abandon their post or shirk their duty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
they visit other realms, particularly the Material Plane, githzerai feel sluggish and aren’t comfortable functioning in a landscape that they see as being locked in immutability. Despite their
githzerai travel, they sometimes bring a sliver of Limbo along. Before they set out, a cadre of powerful anarchs craft a citadel of adamantine out of the chaos-stuff around them. Inside the structure is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Lyn Armaal, Levels 5-6 32. Study Sansuri researches new spells and hones her wizardly craft here. Furnishings include a table and a 25-foot-tall wooden cabinet with an arcane lock spell cast on its
-foot-long, 5-foot-wide rolled sheet of vellum. Normal-sized characters can use the scrolls despite their size. Three normal-sized magic items. Roll on Magic Item Table F in chapter 7 of the Dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
claimed it.
2 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
crystal dragon but doesn’t always appreciate the dragon’s sense of humor.
5 A young crystal dragon finds some manticores’ bluster hilarious and befriends them despite their fear. But the dragon is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
borders to refugees, and Prince Oargev serves as de facto ruler in the area now called New Cyre. Despite its grand name, New Cyre is little more than a vast refugee camp. Other refugees scattered across
way to lay these spirits to rest? Do they have unfinished business they want you to resolve? As a sorcerer, your magical powers could be the result of your exposure to the Mourning. Were you physically
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Screaming Devilkin The ferocious screaming devilkin are bizarre fey creatures spawned by overwhelming moments of panic. Despite their diabolic appearance and name, are denizens of the Feywild. Sages
believe that their appearance derives from the primal fear inspired by fiendish creatures, while bards assert that panic, being such a repulsive emotion, is embodied by an equally ugly creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
following effects in and around the gate-town: Crafty Town. The time and cost required to craft nonmagical objects, such as adventuring equipment, are halved in Tradegate. Resilient Production. Damaged
corner of the planes, but despite the ever-present crowds, shoppers remain unusually polite. Buyers form orderly lines around businesses, which range from quaint curiosity shops with niche gnomish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
armory of the North is at risk. ‘The miners, smelters, and smiths of Mirabar work ever harder to increase their output and improve their craft, while the jewelers and enamelers study ways to
dust. Still, despite the city’s overall wealth, there are rich and (relatively) poor Mirabarrans. Not everyone shares in the coin the city’s sales bring in, and wage workers whose income is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Ezmerelda d’Avenir Ezmerelda d’Avenir, a Vistana, is the protégé of Rudolph van Richten—despite the fact that her first encounter with the vampire hunter was anything but pleasant. Witness to Tragedy
adventures, a werewolf bit off her right leg below the knee, and although she avoided being afflicted with lycanthropy, Ezmerelda was sidelined for months. She commissioned a master artisan to craft a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Arcana,** Trickery Dagger against a hooded cloak
Bleredd N Labor, craft Forge,* Light Iron mule
Callarduran Smoothhands N Mining, stone carving Knowledge, Nature Golden signet ring
send an omen to nudge a group of gnomes in a certain direction, or even manifest an avatar in the middle of a gnome burrow. When Garl makes one of these rare appearances, it is to resolve a dispute that