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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability:
At will: dancing lights, guidanceShimmering with radiant energy and brimming with
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 and philosophers to partake in
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon then gains 10 temporary hit points by absorbing a portion of the radiant energy.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using
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 and philosophers
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: dancing lights, guidance
1/day
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
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19):
At will: dancing lights, guidance
1/day each
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
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and
in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and frequently seek aid from law enforcement friendly to the order’s ideals, and the clergy of the order’s patron gods.
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2
Gear Leather Armor, Sickle
Senses Passive Perception 10
10 +0 +0
Wis 14 +2 +4
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Deception +3, Persuasion +3, Religion +2
Gear Holy Symbol, Leather Armor
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common
CR 2 (XP
Goblin
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on other goblins with whips
darkvision and the Nimble Escape traits common to all goblins. Each time the goblin casts a spell, there is an accompanying surge of wild magic; roll on the Wild Magic Surge table in the Player’s Handbook to determine the wild magic effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2
Gear Leather Armor, Sickle
Senses Passive Perception 10
Languages Common
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2
+2 +4
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Deception +3, Persuasion +3, Religion +2
Gear Holy Symbol, Leather Armor
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
13 (+1)
Saving Throws Wis +8
Skills Arcana +6, Investigation +6, Religion +6
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common, plus one of
your choice
Empowered Spells. Whenever the spellcaster casts a spell of the evocation school by expending a spell slot, the spellcaster can add its spellcasting ability modifier to the spell’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
+2 +2
Dex 10 +0 +0
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 14 +2 +2
Cha 11 +0 +0
Skills Medicine +4, Religion +2
Gear Chain Shirt
damage.
Radiant Flame. Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 60 ft. Hit: 7 (2d6) Radiant damage.
Spellcasting. The priest casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability:
At
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Int 13 +1 +1
Wis 16 +3 +3
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Medicine +7, Perception +5, Religion +5
Gear Chain Shirt, Holy Symbol, Mace
Senses Passive Perception 15
Languages Common
(1d6 + 3) Bludgeoning damage plus 5 (2d4) Radiant damage.
Radiant Flame. Ranged Attack Roll: +5, range 60 ft. Hit: 11 (2d10) Radiant damage.
Spellcasting. The priest casts one of the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Score Mod Save
Int 16 +3 +6
Wis 18 +4 +7
Cha 15 +2 +2
Skills Arcana +6, Perception +7, Religion +6
Senses Darkvision 90 ft.; Passive Perception 17
Languages Common
target has the Poisoned condition until the start of the cultist’s next turn. Success: Half damage only.
Spellcasting. The cultist casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
+1 +1
Dex 11 +0 +0
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +2
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Perception +6, Religion +3
Resistances Acid
Ranged Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) Force damage.
Spellcasting. The sahuagin casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
6 (−2)
Skills Arcana +5, History +5, Nature +5, Religion +5, Perception +2
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion
. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 14). The archivist can have no more than two targets grappled at a time.
Spellcasting. The archivist casts one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
+1 +1
Con 17 +3 +7
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 14 +2 +6
Wis 21 +5 +9
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Insight +9, Medicine +9, Perception +9, Religion +10
Gear Chain
archpriest casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At Will: Light, Thaumaturgy
1/Day Each: Flame Strike
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
)
WIS
17 (+3)
CHA
10 (+0)
Saving Throws Con +6, Wis +6
Skills Medicine +6, Religion +5
Condition Immunities frightened
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common
blessed regains 5 (1d10) hit points.
Spellcasting. The blessed casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: light, thaumaturgy
1/day each: enhance ability, flame strike, mass cure wounds, revivify, tongues
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
+2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +2
Cha 11 +0 +0
Skills Perception +6, Religion +3
Senses Darkvision 120 ft., Truesight 30 ft.; Passive
(escape DC 12). Until the grapple ends, the kuo-toa can’t make Pincer Staff attacks.
Conjure Slimy Glob. Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 60 ft. Hit: 9 (3d4 + 2) Acid damage.
Bonus Actions
Shield of Faith (2/Day). The kuo-toa casts Shield of Faith, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, History, Nature, and Religion. Diplomat. Negotiating treaties, de-escalating conflicts, and issuing ultimatums are tasks that fall within the purview of the Diplomat, who typically puts their high
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->Candlekeep Mysteries
)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Arcana +11, History +11, Insight +7, Investigation +11, Medicine +10, Nature +11, Religion +11
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. The sage casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Dex +4, Cha +5
Skills Persuasion +5, Religion +3
Condition Immunities
to 10 feet away from the speaker.
Spellcasting. The speaker casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: dancing lights
1/day each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
.
STR
11 (+0)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
20 (+5)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Int +6, Wis +8, Cha +6
Skills Medicine +8, Religion +6
save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. The elf casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
2/day each: cure wounds (8th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide. They’re commonly found in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries
isn’t pushed.
Spellcasting. The bard casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will: dancing lights, mage hand, prestidigitation
1/day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
17 (+3)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Dex +8, Cha +8
Skills Perception +11, Religion +7
Damage Resistances radiant
Condition Immunities frightened
Senses
Spellcasting.
Talon. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage plus 13 (2d12) radiant damage.
Spellcasting. The avoral casts one of the following spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
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
connection to the divine. This character might be the driving force behind the group’s quests, steering them according to divine will. Proficiency in skills such as Insight and Religion can help reflect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and innkeepers, rangers, and the clergy of gods that are
different, however: bearers of the gauntlet are holy warriors on a righteous quest to crush evil and promote justice, and they never hide in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
11 (+0)
WIS
17 (+3)
CHA
13 (+1)
Saving Throws Con +6, Wis +7
Skills Intimidation +5, Religion +4
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages any two languages
Challenge 9
.
Spellcasting. The war priest casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: light, spare the dying, thaumaturgy
1/day each: banishment, command
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
40 ft.
STR
16(+3)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
14(+2)
INT
12(+1)
WIS
15(+2)
CHA
10(+0)
Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +4
Skills Insight +4, Nature +3, Religion +3
can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Actions
Multiattack. The kraul makes one attack with its quarterstaff and casts one of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
: History, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, a hammer, a hooded lantern, a tinderbox, a tome of history, a school uniform, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Lorehold. Bards thrive in Lorehold, and wizards (particularly those of the School of Divination) are numerous among its students. Clerics (often with the Knowledge or Light domains) are also quite common
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
sage background is an obvious choice for the Scholar, with acolyte and hermit also providing fine alternatives. Proficiency in skills such as Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, and Religion often proves useful for this character.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
)
CON
17 (+3)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
19 (+4)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Wis +8, Cha +7
Skills Insight +12, Perception +8, Religion +7
Damage Immunities fire
. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and doesn’t catch fire.
Spellcasting. Kansaldi casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Skills Arcana +12, History +12, Perception +8, Religion +12
Resistances Necrotic, Radiant
Immunities Psychic; Charmed, Frightened
Senses Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 18
Languages
. The sphinx casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At Will: Detect Magic, Identify, Mage Hand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
+2
Con 16 +3 +3
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 18 +4 +4
Wis 18 +4 +4
Cha 18 +4 +4
Skills Arcana +12, History +12, Perception +8, Religion +12
Resistances
) Psychic damage, and the target has the Incapacitated condition until the start of the sphinx’s next turn.
Spellcasting. The sphinx casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
your world might worship a patron deity, performing secret missions in that deity’s name. To reflect this cultural detail, you could add Religion to the list of skills that a rogue character can choose
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
18 (+4)
Skills Arcana +12, History +12, Perception +8, Religion +8
Damage
attack.
Teleport (Costs 2 Actions). The sphinx magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.
Cast a Spell (Costs 3 Actions). The sphinx casts a spell from its list of prepared spells, using a spell slot as normal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or take 9 (2d8) psychic damage and have disadvantage on attack rolls until the end of the warlock’s next turn.
Spellcasting. The warlock casts one of the following
with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. It remains invisible until the start of its next turn or until it attacks, makes a damage roll, or casts