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Instrument of the Bards
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The
’t be used to cast that spell again until the next dawn. The spells use your spellcasting ability and spell save DC.
You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Deep Ethereal. After sunset, it returns to the Border Ethereal at the same spot, whereupon it typically sets out to find its pack or its master. The hound is visible on the Material Plane while it is in
. Its head has a human-like face and glowing red eyes. The creature gives off a smoky odor.
Yeth hounds make a ghastly baying sound that causes most creatures to flee in terror. They chase those who
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
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Warp Space (Costs 2 Actions). The emissary causes the ground in a 20-foot square that it can see within 90 feet of it to turn into teeth and maws until the start of its next turn. The area becomes
in its lesser form. When this form is destroyed, the emissary’s body collapses into a gory slurry. It then instantly returns in its greater form. Only if the emissary is defeated in its greater
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Instrument of the Bards (p. 176) The final paragraph is replaced with the following: “You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its targets to be charmed on a failed saving
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
the lair returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The increased Hit Die recovery ends immediately. The existing abundance of
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
made with advantage.
If the dragon dies, the animal population near the lair returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Instrument of the Bards Wondrous item, rarity varies (requires attunement by a bard)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way
DC.
You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its targets to be charmed on a failed saving throw, thereby imposing disadvantage on the save. This effect applies only if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
causes is never isolated, triggering a tragic chain of events that can throw a family, a community, or a whole domain into anguish. Those investigating the history of a calamity might discover
statistics similar to a succubus/incubus, and no matter how many times it’s defeated, it always returns. Use the Caller to create adventures involving secret histories, domain-spanning conspiracies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
upset and plainly states she is summoning the Watch and stalks away with Luna. Two minutes later, Vonnie returns with three city Watch guards and accuses them of harassing her, vandalizing the lift
, or both. The guards arrest the party if the lift appears tampered with. Presenting Vilroy’s writ and explaining the situation causes the guards to back off. Hostile action toward the young lovers or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
returns to slumber in its menhir when there are no more enemies in sight. Standing Gate The crystal menhirs are indestructible and form one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Striking either
menhir with a hard object or targeting it with a shatter spell deals no damage but causes the standing stone to ring loudly, awakening the demon inside. Nothing else causes these demons to awaken. While
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
a settlement. After the characters force a second cult to abandon its shrine, run the “Reckless Hate” encounter when the party returns to a settlement. After the characters force the third cult to
leave, assume the cultists’ effort to destroy a town in “Reckless Hate” causes great damage without the characters on hand to stop it. When “Race to Destruction” is triggered, the characters receive a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
entire temple shudders. The frost giant scowls, dodges the dragon, and strikes the statue once more, this time breaking off a large chunk. This act of desecration causes cracks to form in the ceiling, and
a safe location (such as area 11) at the last possible moment. In either case, the characters are unlikely to encounter him again unless he makes a surprise reappearance (see the “Harshnag Returns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Disintegration Ray, but the rough sculpture is clearly the work of a talentless amateur. Each chain has AC 19, 25 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Breaking all three chains causes the statue
returns. Netherskull. Unless it has been defeated elsewhere, the death tyrant floats 30 feet above the stone-tiled floor of this 40-foot-high chamber. Netherskull seeks to destroy intruders and animate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
each hour the characters spend in the Dark Duchess, there is a 20 percent chance that Arveiaturace returns to the ship. Because she can see only out to a range of 60 feet, the dragon must get close to
for the dragon. If they need a distraction to facilitate their escape, Meltharond’s corpse could fall out of its saddle. This causes the dragon to break off her attack at once and check to make sure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
didn’t speak well in area 1 must ask Diderius about Varram to gain information about his whereabouts. Failure to do so respectfully causes Diderius to say, “Leave me to my rest or face your doom
the frescoes also smash free and attack. None of the monsters pursue those who flee this room, which soon returns to its original state. Diderius can use mummy lord legendary actions, but he is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
suffusing the inn started. When the characters enter, the Dran & Courtier appears normal at first. But opening any of its interior doors causes the entire site to transform under the watchful eye of
an agent of the Six known as the Keymaster. A nightmare version of the Dran & Courtier is revealed, filled with aberrant horrors. Defeating the horrors of this incarnation of the inn returns the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. Those who didn’t speak well in area 1 must ask Diderius about Varram to gain information about his whereabouts. Failure to do so respectfully causes Diderius to say, “Leave me to my rest or face your
behind the frescoes also smash free and attack. None of the monsters pursue those who flee this room, which soon returns to its original state. Diderius can use mummy lord legendary actions, but he is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, shields leap from the walls to protect him (see “Flying Shields” below). During waking hours, Ras Nsi returns here only if he’s in danger. If the characters defeat Ras Nsi and question him, he reveals the
city’s inhabitants, which he used to build his tomb. Flying Shields As a bonus action, Ras Nsi can speak a command word (“Ssilum”) that causes five shields to fly off the walls and levitate around him
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
a powerful villain or a wrongly slain innocent Swearing a vow to refrain from or undertake some action on pain of great suffering Burden A curse’s burden is the effect that causes hardship and
the victim of such a curse suppresses the burden for 1 hour. A greater restoration spell suppresses the burden until the victim finishes a long rest. Death usually ends a curse, but the curse returns in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
causes most creatures to flee in terror. They chase those who run and torment them before closing in for the kill. Those that fight back discover that mundane weapons partially pass through yeth
hound starts its turn in sunlight, it is transported to the Ethereal Plane. While sunlight shines on the spot from which it vanished, the hound must remain in the Deep Ethereal. After sunset, it returns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
one or more of the pillars, destroying the golem, or forcing the golem out of the room causes Trobriand’s spirit to vacate the golem and attempt to reunite with his normal body, which is hidden in area
11c. If the characters have not destroyed his body, Trobriand’s spirit returns to it immediately, and he awakens in area 11c as an archmage with the same spell list as in his golem form and the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
adult bronze dragon with the shadow dragon template, which causes the following changes to his statistics: Umbraxakar is neutral evil. He has resistance to necrotic damage. While in dim light or
a century lamenting the fall of Vanrak Moonstar, his friend. As the dragon ages and becomes more powerful, his despair causes Vanrakdoom to sink deeper into the Shadowfell. Halaster has made no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
hit points by this damage turns to a pile of dust, leaving behind whatever gear it was holding or wearing. Pushing the rusty iron button causes any nonmagical metal objects inside the rusty iron chest
button causes any creature inside the silver chest to make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once all three
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
heaped around Shagambi’s bones: 200 gp, five moonstones (50 gp each), the fine music box activated by the trap (250 gp), and an instrument of the bards (Canaith mandolin). The instrument turns to dust and
enemy.”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Shagambi’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the mandolin and waits for another character to touch it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
blade. Presenting the Sword To redeem Zariel, the characters must possess the Sword of Zariel. Bringing the sword within 10 feet of Zariel causes the weapon to glow brighter, then levitate to hover
are freed from infernal bondage. The planetar imprisoned within the Companion raises the city out of the Nine Hells and returns it to Faerûn (see “The Planetar’s Power”). Zariel accompanies the city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
. Spilling a few drops of Humanoid blood into the brazier causes the brazier’s coals to produce a hissing purple flame and oily, purplish smoke that reeks of offal. When Sythian summons the flame and
utter a prayer to Graz’zt; doing so has a 10 percent chance of annoying the demon lord, who causes four shadow demons to appear in the room and attack. These demons return to the Abyss after 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
and three Soul Coins. 10 One of this room’s walls has a simple stone doorway, which leads out of the maze and returns the characters to the maze lobby. Challenge Chambers d10 Chamber 1–3 Five
mimics, all disguised as treasure chests, occupy this room. Disturbing one mimic causes them all to attack. 4–6 This room is filled with 1-foot-deep water. A thin wooden plank spans the water, connecting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
rubble from a purple worm’s passage. The brightly colored murals are intact, and detect magic or similar magic causes the magic ink that preserves the work to glow. Any Bedine with the party display
the mural, three wizards wearing curious hats flee toward a distant series of caves. An inscription below the painting is accompanied by a rough map.
The inscription reads: “Here the dragon returns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
.)
When he is seated in the throne, Halaster remains invisible even while attacking or casting spells. When he sees one or more characters enter the room, he waves an invisible hand and causes the circle
for their help, returns any magic items they sacrificed to reach this level (see area 35 on level 22), and allows them to leave his tower by way of the standing gate in area 36 (which he activates for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
surrounding floor seams. The lever resets when the door returns to its closed position. The door can’t be opened from the north side. Pit Trap. Pulling the lever causes the floor between the two doors to split
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
contain the bones of Papazotl’s most zealous devotees who, even in death, might seek to protect him. Glass Cauldrons Disturbing the chariot, the sarcophagus, or the treasure lying atop it causes twelve
echoes through your mind: “You will do as I command!”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Papazotl’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the amulet and waits for another character to touch it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
filled with Janyans enraptured by the low-toned, hypnotic music of a group of bards. Xoese-Addae leads the characters to a private audience suite overlooking the quad, occupied by a single Janyan wearing
return any lore they find to him so he can destroy it. When the party returns, a character can fool Brother Broumane by claiming they found nothing and succeeding on a DC 18 Charisma (Deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
and remains there until salvaged. Once the glabrezu has taken three turns, Bazelsteen returns and scares the demon away if it hasn’t been defeated by then. If the bathysphere’s chain breaks, Bazelsteen
bathysphere is submerged causes the River Styx to flood the compartment, exposing its occupants to the river’s effects (see "River Styx").
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
one into the brazier causes its flame to change from white to the color of the stone, and the sand begins falling through the hourglass. Any creature that touches the colored flame is teleported to a
, and the color of the flame returns to white. When the flame does so, the sand instantly reappears in the top part of the hourglass (provided the hourglass is intact), and the stone that was cast into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the feather fall spell for yourself. When either spell ends, the balloon slowly deflates as the elemental spirit escapes and returns to the Elemental Plane of Air. As the balloon deflates, you descend
poison and psychic damage. Reducing it to 0 hit points causes it to explode instantly. A special container can be crafted to contain a devastation orb and prevent it from detonating. The container must