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Player’s Handbook
prayers and rites that help them draw on power from the Outer Planes.
Not every member of a temple or shrine is a Cleric. Some priests are called to a simple life of temple service, carrying out their
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Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
espouse the idea of being “the bridge between,” believing they are called to facilitate communication and cooperation between members of diff erent cultures or species. Khoravar who follow this
philosophy often become bards, diplomats, mediators, or translators. Others, fascinated by their distant connection to the Fey, seek to build bridges between the Material Plane and the Feywild of
Chaotic Neutral
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Chaotic neutral (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many barbarians and rogues, and some bards, are chaotic neutral.
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Basic Rules (2014)
their combat training to let them wade into melee with the power of the gods on their side.
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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
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
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might.
Some of these paladins go so far as
to consort with the powers of the Nine Hells, valuing the rule of law over the balm of mercy. The archdevil Bel, warlord of Avernus, counts many of these paladins — called hell knights &mdash
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might.
Some of these paladins go so far as
to consort with the powers of the Nine Hells, valuing the rule of law over the balm of mercy. The archdevil Bel, warlord of Avernus, counts many of these paladins — called hell knights &mdash
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
are traditionally neutral, as are typical townsfolk.”
Chaotic Neutral. “Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral.”
Lawful Evil. “Devils and blue dragons are typically lawful evil.”
Neutral Evil. “Yugoloths are typically neutral evil.”
Chaotic Evil. “Demons and red dragons are typically chaotic evil.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Character Creation Options Next are four chapters of character-focused content: Chapter 6: Rogue. This chapter provides advice and new magic items suited to bards, rangers, rogues, and other
characters who prioritize their skills. The “Rogues’ Gallery” section presents treacherous adversaries for when a player draws the Rogue card from the deck. Chapter 7: Sage. This chapter focuses on sorcerers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
give them a broad range of knowledge to support their schemes. Bards, rogues, and wizards are often drawn to this role. Safecracker. The “breaking” part of “breaking and entering” is the Safecracker’s
presence. Plenty of Bruisers have a criminal past, but former soldiers are often recruited into this role as well. Fighters and rogues make natural Bruisers. Burglar. Agile and nimble, the Burglar relies
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->Dragon of Icespire Peak
dwarf kings of Delzoun, seeking glory and treasure. Rogues prowl the dark alleyways of teeming cities such as Neverwinter and Baldur’s Gate. Clerics in the service of gods wield mace and spell, questing
against the terrifying powers that threaten the land. Wizards plunder the ruins of the fallen Netherese empire, delving into secrets too dark for the light of day. Bards sing of kings, queens, heroes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
they have their own unique traditions of art and music. Rangers, rogues, and bards all have a place in the clans, and there are gatekeeper druids among them. Some in the clans worship a limited form of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
appropriate, reflecting their love of intrigue. Classes that specialize in melee combat are rare among the Zil. The soldiers of Zilargo include rogues, bards, wizards, and artificers. The Trust. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the fallen dwarf kings of Delzoun, looking for glory and treasure. Rogues prowl the dark alleyways of teeming cities such as Neverwinter and Baldur’s Gate. Clerics wield mace and spell in the service of
their gods, questing against the terrifying powers that threaten the land. Wizards plunder the ruins of the fallen Netherese empire, delving into secrets too dark for the light of day. Bards sing of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, or druids. Their focus is on martial excellence, and their spiritual leaders are bards, who tell tales of past glory. Among the Dhakaan, goblinoids work together. Hobgoblins are the strategists and
commanders, typically having the skills of fighters, bards, or rangers. Bugbears cultivate a focused battle rage and are typically barbarians. Goblins are largely artisans and laborers, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
forces of chaos. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might. Some of these paladins go
so far as to consort with the powers of the Nine Hells, valuing the rule of law over the balm of mercy. The archdevil Bel, warlord of Avernus, counts many of these paladins — called hell knights — as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
with glittering cities like scattered gems. Romantic tales abound of scimitar-wielding rogues riding flying carpets and of genies bound in service to humans. Their mages, called sha’ir, practice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
, and bards and rogues certainly have a place on the plains. Outlander is a logical background, but you could easily be a bold folk hero, a dashing entertainer, or a clever charlatan. You could even be an
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
Sleight of Hand and Stealth skills. Confiscators are often rogues, and many have a history of stealing for profit rather than national interest. Hunter. The Hunter stalks humanoid prey, for purposes
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
friendly with elves.
Firbolg rogues are typically scouts tasked with spying on neighboring folk to determine their intentions. They are most common among firbolgs whose homes border human settlements
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
skills. Bards and rogues make natural academic Financiers, as do those with the charlatan and noble backgrounds. Research Assistant. Whether their seeking to graduate, get published, or make their
be a character with plenty of training and experience in the dangerous life of an adventurer. Sometimes called tomb raiders or grave robbers, such characters know that groundbreaking work requires
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
some developing skills as clerics, rogues, wizards, or other classes. Such characters often come from the sage background and have proficiency in skills that reflect their studies, such as Arcana
Charisma to work in the service of the state. These characters often come from a noble background and bring proficiency in skills such as Intimidation and Persuasion to their work. Bards are natural fits in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
ancestral quests, shifty rogues prowling urban streets, clerics wielding maces and spells in the service of their gods, and wizards plundering the ruins of the fallen Netherese empire. Heroes are scarce
, and dangers—be they a dragon’s breath or a lich’s spell—are plentiful. This adventure takes place in a region called the Sword Coast, where daring souls delve into the wreckage of fallen strongholds
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->Basic Rules (2014)
Oath of Devotion The Oath of Devotion binds a paladin to the loftiest ideals of justice, virtue, and order. Sometimes called cavaliers, white knights, or holy warriors, these paladins meet the ideal
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Channel Divinity When you take this oath at 3rd level, you gain the following two Channel Divinity options
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Oath of the Ancients The Oath of the Ancients is as old as the race of elves and the rituals of the druids. Sometimes called fey knights, green knights, or horned knights, paladins who swear this
ensnaring strike, speak with animals 5th misty step, moonbeam 9th plant growth, protection from energy 13th ice storm, stoneskin 17th commune with nature, tree stride Channel Divinity When you take this oath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
with the Hunter or Beast Master archetypes. Other classes or archetypes especially suited to a path are called out below. The Wardens of the Wood seek to maintain the balance between nature and
fey creatures. Bards and archfey warlocks are often found among the Greensingers, and the Circles of Dreams works well for Greensinger druids. The Gatekeepers protect the natural world from unnatural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
out one skill or tool proficiency for another doesn’t make a character any stronger or weaker, but doing so can change the flavor of a class in subtle ways. For example, a prominent guild of rogues in
as a proficiency. You could even mandate that skill as one of the choices for rogues who belong to this guild. You can also change armor and weapon proficiencies to reflect certain aspects of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Oath of Devotion The Oath of Devotion binds a paladin to the loftiest ideals of justice, virtue, and order. Sometimes called cavaliers, white knights, or holy warriors, these paladins meet the ideal
magic 13th freedom of movement, guardian of faith 17th commune, flame strike Channel Divinity When you take this oath at 3rd level, you gain the following two Channel Divinity options. Sacred Weapon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
mists entrapped all of Barovia. The ancient folk called the mist the Whispering Wall, for within it they could hear the whisper of voices from the past and the future. They believed that an ancient
god gave up his divinity to preserve the world from destruction and that his last exhalation as a god produced this mist. Within it were all his memories of the world and all his visions of its possible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
worshiping the source of divinity rather than its fallible manifestations. Its adherents are called Muwahhid. Some erudite worshipers join the Imperial Ulema, an order of Muwahhid scholars sponsored by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
townsfolk. Chaotic neutral (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral. Lawful evil (LE) creatures methodically take what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
idea of being “the bridge between,” believing they are called to facilitate communication and cooperation between members of different cultures or species. Khoravar who follow this philosophy often
become bards, diplomats, mediators, or translators. Others, fascinated by their distant connection to the Fey, seek to build bridges between the Material Plane and the Feywild of Thelanis. These