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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
requirements to use the tome.
To create a dracolich using a Tome of the Dragon, you must have continuous access to the body of an adult or ancient dragon (either living or dead), as well as 80,000 GP worth of
This heavy tome is bound in dragonhide and reinforced with thick bands of cold iron. The original copies were made by wyrmspeakers of the Cult of the Dragon and bear that cult’s symbol on their
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
typically fill the role of advisor, and when threatened, a scale sorcerer lashes out with colorful magic.
A scale sorcerer who resides in or near a dragon’s lair may serve as that dragon&rsquo
;s diplomat and mouthpiece—anticipating the dragon’s needs, issuing commands to others on the dragon’s behalf, and reporting information back to the dragon. Such scale sorcerers often
Classes
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon personally took an active role in shaping your inner energy.
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You studied at a monastery that traces its teachings back centuries or more to a single dragon’s instruction, or one
The dragon god Bahamut is known to travel the Material Plane in the guise of a young monk, and legend says that he founded the first monastery of the Way of the Ascendant Dragon in this guise. The
College of Glamour
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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
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
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
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon personally took an active role in shaping your inner energy.
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You studied at a monastery that traces its teachings back centuries or more to a single dragon’s instruction, or one
The dragon god Bahamut is known to travel the Material Plane in the guise of a young monk, and legend says that he founded the first monastery of the Way of the Ascendant Dragon in this guise. The
Monsters
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
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9
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
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +13
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
Candlekeep Mysteries
see.Well over 1,500 years ago, the silver dragon Miirym broke into Candlekeep, intent on adding its riches to her hoard. She devoured scholars and destroyed a score of irreplaceable books before she was
. The spectral dragon—what’s left of her— dwells in the catacombs and caves under the library. Those who have visited the depths describe Miirym as a set of immense spectral jaws whose
Firbolg
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We spent three months tracking the green dragon before locating the forest in which it sought refuge. On our second day in that place, we woke to find the dragon’s head placed in the center
heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life.
In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
? Ah, then what manner of music they would bring to this world!
— Fletcher Danairia, master bard
Bards bring levity during grave times; they impart wisdom to offset ignorance; and they make the
ridiculous seem sublime. Bards are preservers of ancient history, their songs and tales perpetuating the memory of great events down through time — knowledge so important that it is memorized and passed
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
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
, and Persuasion. The charlatan background is perfect for Talkers, but criminals, urchins, and others can fill the role with the right skills. Bards are a natural fit for the job as well.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Dragon Attack (p. 9) In the Rewards paragraph, add the following sentence after the existing text, “For their role in driving off the dragon, the characters receive four potions of healing from the grateful Governor Nighthill.”
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
in both Persuasion and Intimidation prove helpful in this role. Bards, paladins, and sorcerers have both the requisite talents and the ability to supplement their interrogations with magic
backgrounds such as criminal, sage, soldier, or urchin, regardless of the role they play in a group. Consider some or all of these roles for characters in your party: Client. When a routine investigation goes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
to highlight the dragon’s importance, grandeur, and terrifying power? When you’re using the adventure hooks in this book, dragons will fall broadly into three roles: monster, schemer, or power. Think about those categories as you consider the role you want a dragon to play in your adventure.
Dragon Adventures Dragons are not in your world. You are in theirs.
-Fizban
When you want a dragon encounter to be the goal or focal point of an entire adventure, how do you craft that adventure
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
treated by your creator, so you ran away from home.
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You were built to complete a special mission.
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You felt trapped in the role for which you were built and abandoned your creator
, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Flameskull Gargoyle Mage Mummy Mummy Lord Sphinx of Lore Key NPCs Name
Role
Stat Block
Location
Anthradusk Primary antagonist Ancient Blue Dragon “Anthradusk’s Return” Eldemere Quest giver
individuals the characters will interact with during the adventure. Step 3. Bookmark following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Blue Dragon, Adult Blue Dragon, Ancient Bandit Basilisk Dao
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Fighter With the Last War in the recent past, the Purple Dragon Knight’s role as a combat leader can apply to any fighter who served in one of Khorvaire’s militaries as an officer. Soldiers from Karrnath, with its strong martial tradition, are especially likely to choose this option.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
firsthand experience with the creatures, cultures, forces, and histories being investigated, and the best way to get that is in the field. This role is similar to the Scholar, but the Field Researcher is
ballrooms, boardrooms, and seedy taverns, willing to do whats necessary to get what they need. Those in this role often exude Charisma and might be adept with the Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
load of exotic goods from somewhere far away, and turn around and head back home, where they can again sell the new goods at a profit. Along with wagons, guards seldom make a continuous journey
camp on the plateau. Rezmir, being a half-dragon, can’t travel openly in Baldur’s Gate; she’d be attacked by a mob. The city’s wealthy elite, however, often travel the streets in screened or curtained
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Stage 4 Fourth Council of Waterdeep At the final meeting of the council, the characters must work to unite the factions of the Sword Coast for the final battle against the Cult of the Dragon. Severin
fate of Faerûn. The factions of the Sword Coast fight alongside new and unexpected allies, facing off against the assembled might of the dragon cultists, flights of chromatic dragons, other monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Name
Role
Stat Block
Location
Asger Applegarth Lost halfling wanderer Commoner (Small) C15 Briochebane Dragon charmed by Uncle Nibblecheek Gold Dragon Wyrmling C10 Bubba Wugga Animated doll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
legend. These bards are so eloquent that a speech or song that one of them performs can cause captors to release the bard unharmed and can lull a furious dragon into complacency. The same magic that
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
Kobold
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owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk.
Dragon Servitors
Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood
they were demigods — mighty beings of divine descent. This isn’t a casual sort of worship or lip service; kobolds are awed in the presence of a dragon, as if an actual avatar of a deity
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Young Silver Dragon Young silver dragons usually have close ties with elder metallic dragons or heroic role models, helping those with great goals achieve their ambitions. They might serve as
messengers for or representatives of such do-gooders. Young Silver Dragon Large Dragon (Metallic), Lawful Good
AC 18 Initiative +4 (14)
HP 168 (16d10 + 80)
Speed 40 ft., Fly 80 ft.
Ability Score
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Skeleton, Flaming Spirit Naga Tough Boss Treant Troll Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Key NPCs Name
Role
Stat Block
Location
Catacus Druidic elf elder who wants the dragon protected Archpriest
Sentry Druid Fire Elemental Flameskull Githyanki Knight Green Hag Grick Ancient Guard Hill Giant Hydra Manticore Marid Mephit, Smoke Mind Flayer Noble Noble Prodigy Owlbear Red Dragon, Young Roc
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Stage 4 Fourth Council of Waterdeep At the final meeting of the council, the characters must work to unite the factions of the Sword Coast for the final battle against the Cult of the Dragon. Severin
fate of Faerûn. The factions of the Sword Coast fight alongside new and unexpected allies, facing off against the assembled might of the dragon cultists, flights of chromatic dragons, other monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragon Campaigns Dragons occupy a prominent place in most D&D worlds, but in some realms, they are central to a world’s story. Consider these three examples. Laurana and Kitiara—generals and
dragonriders in opposing armies—battle in the temple of the Dragon Queen Krynn. The home of the Dragonlance setting is the battleground for an unending conflict between Bahamut and Tiamat. Tiamat commands
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
killed during the attack. For their role in driving off the dragon, the characters receive four potions of healing from the grateful Governor Nighthill.
Dragon Attack The adult blue dragon Lennithon accompanied this raid but is not an enthusiastic participant. His chief contribution has been his Frightful Presence, but that becomes less effective as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
only solution is to slay the dragon An adventure featuring a dragon in a monster’s role lends itself to a location-based structure. That location is likely the dragon’s lair, since it’s difficult to pin
Dragon as Monster For all their vast power, great intellect, and range of possible motivations, dragons are often simple creatures at heart. They want food, a secure lair, and treasure. Many tropes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Black Pudding Commoner Crawling Claws, Swarm of Cultist Fanatic Flameskull Ghast Gravecaller Ghost Ghoul Mummy Silver Dragon Wyrmling
Skeleton Skeleton, Flaming Specter Wraith Zombie Zombie, Ogre Key NPCs Name
Role
Stat Block
Location
Akira Norixius Fanatically devout dragonborn cultist Cultist Fanatic (Medium, Chaotic Evil