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College of Valor

Classes Player’s Handbook

Sing the Deeds of Ancient Heroes Bards of the College of Valor are daring storytellers whose tales preserve the memory of the great heroes of the past. These Bards sing the deeds of the mighty in

vaulted halls or to crowds gathered around great bonfires. They travel to witness great events firsthand and to ensure that the memory of these events doesn’t pass away. With their songs, they inspire new generations to reach the same heights of accomplishment as the heroes of old.

Bard

Classes Player’s Handbook

;Daggers, Musical Instrument of your choice, Entertainer's Pack, and 19 GP; or (B) 90 GP Invoking magic through music, dance, and verse, Bards are expert at inspiring others, soothing hurts

, disheartening foes, and creating illusions. Bards believe the multiverse was spoken into existence and that remnants of its Words of Creation still resound and glimmer on every plane of existence. Bardic

Deep Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend

: Preservation of Knowledge. Books and other written forms of communication with 1 mile of the lair become magically protected and can’t be damaged by nonmagical means. Restless Sleep. When a

Young Deep Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6

: Preservation of Knowledge. Books and other written forms of communication with 1 mile of the lair become magically protected and can’t be damaged by nonmagical means. Restless Sleep. When a creature

Adult Deep Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d8+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Slashing

;s lair is changed by its presence, creating the following effects: Preservation of Knowledge. Books and other written forms of communication with 1 mile of the lair become magically protected and can

Ancient Deep Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 15 ft. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d10+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Slashing

presence, creating the following effects: Preservation of Knowledge. Books and other written forms of communication with 1 mile of the lair become magically protected and can’t be damaged by

Animated Chained Library

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

":"to hit","rollAction":"Chained Book"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Chained Book","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning

"} bludgeoning damage, and if the target is a creature, it is grappled (escape DC 12).The three shelves are filled with books bound in iron covers, which are attached to chains that secure them to the shelves

College of Valor Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

Bards of the College of Valor are daring skalds whose tales keep alive the memory of the great heroes of the past, and thereby inspire a new generation of heroes. These bards gather in mead halls or

from the world. With their songs, they inspire others to reach the same heights of accomplishment as the heroes of old.

Relic Sloth

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d8+5", "rollType":"damage

moving only when necessary. But this caution makes these hulking creatures perfect for traversing treacherous and crumbling ruins, where other beasts of burden would falter. The distinctive sickle

Varnyr

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Cane"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Cane","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning

centuries at Candlekeep. She loves the books, which she cares for as though they were her grandchildren. She has little ambition to rise in the ranks of the Avowed, perfectly content as a senior

Dhergoloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"force

brutes, employers must use caution when instructing them. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, however, they either forget what

Barnibus Blastwind

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

resilient sphereDagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType

inherited from his grandmother. When not serving the Watchful Order, he spends his days reading and writing books in his library. Barnibus uses spells that help him investigate crimes, pry secrets

Tower Sage

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst", "rollDamageType":"radiant

elder sage. Tower sages are the only folk capable of reading the Books of Prophecy, an ancient set of tomes that hint at future events of grand significance. Tower Stewards For centuries, the Tower of the Heavens has been stewarded by dutiful folk who practice two distinct traditions.

Miirym

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

substances block this vision, as does a thin sheet of lead.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 34

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

Lorehold Professor of Chaos

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, reach 30 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d10+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Spectral Scroll", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. If the target is a creature, it must

; plans under the weight of time and lash out with magical energy that often takes the appearance of books, scrolls, and sheets of parchment. Lorehold Scholars The archaeomancers of Lorehold

Dream Eater

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

effects.Multiattack. The dream eater makes two Ensnaring Shriek attacks. Ensnaring Shriek. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Ensnaring Shriek"} to hit, reach

dream eater lies not in brute force but in the ability to pierce its illusions and wrest others from its terrors. As such, bards and other persuasive adventurers find themselves uniquely poised to

Screaming Devilkin

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Barbed Tail"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Barbed

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

Viari

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

with his shortsword and two attacks with his rapier. +1 Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"1 Shortsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target

":"to hit","rollAction":"Rapier"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d8+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Rapier","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage

Mister Witch

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. Witch makes two Cane attacks. Cane. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Cane"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2

carries his magic pocket watch. Alignment. Chaotic good. Personality Trait. “I carefully consider my words before speaking them aloud.” Ideal. “Caution. Thoughtless decisions lead

Balhannoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"3d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite

", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tentacle"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6

Moonstone Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage

to throw caution to the wind when in pursuit of new items for my hoard. 3 No matter how old I get, I always delight in harmless pranks and tricks. 4 I’ve always been mature for my

Balhannoth Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

to four tentacle attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 25 (4d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"4d10+3

, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tentacle","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC

Crystal Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d10+2", "rollType":"damage

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

Wyrmskull Throne

Magic Items Storm King's Thunder

choice. These attacks have the same attack bonus, reach, and damage as an ancient blue dragon’s bite and claw attacks. Destroying the Throne. The Wyrmskull Throne can be destroyed by

breaking at least five Ruling Scepters of Shanatar simultaneously on it. This fact has never been recorded or sung of among the dwarves or any bards or storytellers, and it can’t be discovered

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. They seek out ruins that reach to the sky, though they lack the motivation and creativity to make repairs or fortify such places. Even so, their light weight and size allow them to dwell in rickety

copy existing items with exceptional skill, allowing them to become excellent artisans and scribes. They can copy books, make replicas of objects, and otherwise thrive in situations where they can

Malaxxix

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Hammer"} to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 60/180 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"4d10+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Forge Hammer", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Whip"} to hit, reach 30 ft., one creature. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d8+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Whip

Baernaloth

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

":"to hit", "rollAction":"Anguishing Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d10+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Anguishing Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing

regain hit points until the start of the baernaloth’s next turn. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

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

", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit

Young Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Multiattack. The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target

", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. Returning the Books of Prophecy. The characters gain 1 level when they deliver the second set of Books of Prophecy to Shalfey. If you follow this method, the characters should reach 6th level by the adventure’s conclusion.

Journey to Baldur's Gate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Journey to Baldur’s Gate From Candlekeep, it takes five days of travel along the Coast Way to reach Baldur’s Gate. Bandits and thugs lurk along this road, waiting to ambush anyone carrying rare books or other valuables.

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Strike attacks. Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Constrict"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"3d6+6

", "rollAction":"Final Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d6+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Final Blade", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage

Resolving the Mystery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Resolving the Mystery The characters’ interactions with the Amberdune Pack affect the resolution of this section, but they can discover what happened to the real books and find the original versions

search the Amberdune hideout for the real books and any treasure they can find. If the party has difficulty finding the hidden vault in area A6, any of the characters can make a DC 10 Intelligence

Talentan Characters

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

. Hermit and Outlander are sound backgrounds, but you could be an acolyte or a sage who consults with spirits instead of reading books. Warriors and shamans alike often wear masks in order to present a

Bardic Colleges

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

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