before bard deception constructs remote

Scion of Memnor

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

turn.A slumbering scion of Memnor appears as a dense, slowly drifting tower of clouds that never dissipates. Often, this cloud lingers over a remote valley, creating a constantly overcast sky. Sapient

within fully awakens.ThunderCold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksFog of Deception. The scion conjures a magical cloud that fills a 30-foot-radius sphere

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

remote even merfolk and sea elves rarely encounter them. Haughty Nobles As a result of their isolation and limited understanding of the Material Plane, tritons can come across as haughty and

, leaving the tritons vulnerable to deception. With their strong martial tradition, tritons can sometimes be too eager to leap into a fight. Strangers to the Surface Given their isolation, most tritons

Running for One Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Running for One Character You can run this adventure for a single character of level 12. A Bard is a good choice, given the role that music and storytelling play in the adventure. Ideally, the

character should have proficiency in at least two of the following skills: Deception Intimidation Perception Performance Persuasion Stealth The solo character gains the Blessing of the Lone Champion (see the introduction) to compensate for the lack of companions.

Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

the King’s Guard, the leader of a powerful druid circle, a quirky monk who lives in a remote mountaintop pagoda, a barbarian chieftain, a warlock living among nomads as a fortune-teller, or an

absentminded bard whose plays and poetry are known throughout the land. A character who agrees to training as a reward must spend downtime with the trainer (see chapter 6 for more information on downtime

Silverquill Scholars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Apprentice Silverquill Apprentice Medium or Small Humanoid (Bard), Any Alignment Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 14 (+2

) CON 13 (+1) INT 12 (+1) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 15 (+2) Saving Throws Dex +4, Cha +4 Skills Deception +4, Performance +6, Persuasion +6 Senses passive Perception 10

Marked for Death

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

set up an ambush in a remote location. All are fanatically loyal to the queen and fight to the end. If the characters capture and subdue one or more of these assailants, threats and intimidation do

nothing to break their loyalty to the Queen of Air and Darkness. Effective roleplaying, magic, or a successful DC 18 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check enables the characters to convince the elves

Rakdos Lampooner

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

armor) Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5) Speed 30 ft. STR 11(+0) DEX 12(+1) CON 13(+1) INT 12(+1) WIS 9(−1) CHA 18(+4) Skills Deception +6, Performance +6

save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following bard spells: Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, minor illusion, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots): bane, dissonant whispers

Phenax's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Phenax’s Champions Alignment: Usually chaotic, often neutral Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, monk, rogue, warlock Suggested Cleric Domains: Trickery Suggested Backgrounds: Charlatan, criminal

whatever it takes to win. (Evil) 3 Duplicity. I lie when it suits me, which makes things so much easier. (Chaotic) 4 Secrecy. All deception requires secrecy, but not all secrets are meant to

Background

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

Background Centuries ago, a family living in a remote water mill endured a string of unfortunate events. A malevolent spirit called Shemshime attached itself to the family and caused the “accidents

cautionary tale meant to warn people to keep their attention on their chores. When a traveling gnome bard heard the tale, he was so intrigued that he set the story down in the book, Shemshime’s Bedtime

Assassin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

someone else. For example, you might acquire appropriate clothing, letters of introduction, and official-looking certification to establish yourself as a member of a trading house from a remote city so you

advantage on any Charisma (Deception) check you make to avoid detection. Death Strike Starting at 17th level, you become a master of instant death. When you attack and hit a creature that is surprised, it

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

patron’s behalf. Consider some or all of these roles for the characters in your party: Chameleon. A master of disguise, sleight of hand, and deception, the Chameleon can perform the work of the

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

Edgin Darvis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

Humanoid (Bard), Chaotic Good Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 110 (17d8 + 34) Speed 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 16 (+3) CON 14 (+2) INT 14 (+2) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 18

(+4) Saving Throws Dex +6, Cha +7 Skills Deception +7, Performance +10, Persuasion +10, Sleight of Hand +6 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages Common Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency

Bard: College of Eloquence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Bard: College of Eloquence Adherents of the College of Eloquence master the art of oratory. Persuasion is regarded as a high art, and a well-reasoned, well-spoken argument often proves more

audiences. Silver Tongue 3rd-level College of Eloquence feature You are a master at saying the right thing at the right time. When you make a Charisma (Persuasion) or Charisma (Deception) check, you can treat

Gods of Good

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Krynn in the guise of Fizban, a befuddled old human mage in faded robes. Branchala Called the Bard King, Branchala is the god of music, poetry, and the inner beauty of all living things. Many elves

of meditation and discipline. Monks, his most devoted followers, honor him by leading lives of quiet contemplation in remote monasteries. Many orphans are raised in the monasteries of Majere; some

Adult and Elder Oblexes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

) INT 19(+4) WIS 12(+1) CHA 15(+2) Saving Throws Int +7, Cha +5 Skills Deception +5, Perception +4, plus one of the following: Arcana +7, History +7, Nature +7, or Religion

greater restoration or heal spell. Constructs, oozes, plants, and undead succeed on the save automatically. While memory drained, the target must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from any

Annis Hag

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

, approaches a child in a remote place, and gives them an iron token (described below), through which the child can magically confide in the hag. Over time, “Granny” or “Grampy” convinces the child that it’s

) CHA 15 (+2) Saving Throws Con +5 Skills Deception +5, Perception +5 Damage Resistances cold Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages Common, Giant, Sylvan

Nagpa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

, Deception +11, History +12, Insight +10, Perception +10 Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 20 Languages Common plus up to five other languages Challenge 17 (18,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6

Undead and Constructs. On a failed save, a target is paralyzed for 1 minute. A paralyzed target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Wiltroot Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

drawn lurking dangers from more remote parts of the bayou. As he grows more proficient in his ability to siphon creatures’ energy to power his magic, Murgaxor is practicing lesser forms of the magic that

approaching can make a Charisma (Deception) check, or a character who uses gestures and a calm voice to convince a mascot to wear the band can make a Charisma (Persuasion) check. The spirit statue in area W6

Adult Oblex

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

. STR 8(−1) DEX 19(+4) CON 16(+3) INT 19(+4) WIS 12(+1) CHA 15(+2) Saving Throws Int +7, Cha +5 Skills Deception +5, Perception +4, plus one of the

short or long rest or until it benefits from the greater restoration or heal spell. Constructs, oozes, plants, and undead succeed on the save automatically. While memory drained, the target must

Shadrix Silverquill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Silverquill Gargantuan Dragon (Bard), Neutral Armor Class 21 (natural armor) Hit Points 363 (22d20 + 132) Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft. STR 25 (+7) DEX 14 (+2) CON 23 (+6

) INT 18 (+4) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 26 (+8) Saving Throws Dex +9, Con +13, Wis +11, Cha +15 Skills Arcana +18, Deception +15, Perception +11, Persuasion +15 Damage Immunities

College of Whispers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

College of Whispers Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing

Whispers Features Bard Level Feature 3rd Psychic Blades, Words of Terror 6th Mantle of Whispers 14th Shadow Lore Psychic Blades When you join the College of Whispers at 3rd level, you gain the ability

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

as a bard or sorcerer) can supplement natural Charisma with magical persuasion. A character with the charlatan background, proficiency in Deception, or proficiency with a Disguise kit might also fill

Chapter 3: Character Classes (Continued)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Tree to tap into cosmic vitality. Zealot to rage in union with a god. Bard. Perform spells that inspire and heal allies or beguile foes. Then join the College of... Dance to harness agility in

forbidden lore. Wizard. Study arcane magic and master spells for every purpose. Then embody the... Abjurer to shield allies and banish foes. Diviner to learn the multiverse’s secrets. Evoker to create explosive effects. Illusionist to weave spells of deception.

Chapter 3: Character Classes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

. Then follow the Path of the... Berserker to unleash raw violence. Wild Heart to manifest kinship with animals. World Tree to tap into cosmic vitality. Zealot to rage in union with a god. Bard

. Then embody the... Abjurer to shield allies and banish foes. Diviner to learn the multiverse’s secrets. Evoker to create explosive effects. Illusionist to weave spells of deception.

The Direct Approach

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Students?” A character who is a bard (or pretends to be one) can petition Sythian to become a student at Skalderang Conservatory. The character must first prove they can afford Sythian’s tutelage (by

institutions must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma (Deception) check to convince Sythian that they are who they say they are. If one or more characters fail this check, Sythian becomes suspicious (see

Oblexes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

(+2) Saving Throws Int +7, Cha +5 Skills Deception +5, Perception +4, plus one of the following: Arcana +7, History +7, Nature +7, or Religion +7 Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened

DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 18 (4d8) psychic damage and become memory drained until it finishes a short or long rest or until it benefits from the greater restoration or heal spell. Constructs

Curst Escape

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

of mighty constructs. Fellik quickly leads you through a series of trash canyons. Curst Escape Features Curst’s dump has the following features: Garbage Heaps. Trash heaps are 20 feet tall. Garbage

Mercykillers fight to the death. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Charisma (Deception) check convinces the Mercykillers that Valder is dead or not in Curst. Tunnel. The tunnel to the north winds for

Cult of the Howling Hatred

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

, using stealth and illusion to gain their ends with a minimum of force. Tactics of deception and ambush provide the air cultists with opportunities to prove themselves smarter and more resourceful than

queen. Musicians and courtiers amuse and flatter her, and warriors mounted on hippogriffs serve as her knights. Aerisi grew up in an enchanted castle in a remote part of Faerie, surrounded by tales

Meeting Windfall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

(Insight) check discerns only that Windfall is concealing information. Windfall Medium Humanoid (Tiefling, Bard), Chaotic Evil Armor Class 19 (studded leather armor) Hit Points 323 (34d8 + 170

, Deception +22, Insight +18, Perception +11, Performance +22, Persuasion +22, Sleight of Hand +14 Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire, lightning, thunder Condition Immunities charmed, frightened Senses

Asmodeus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

most epic of all his achievements is chronicled in The Trial of Asmodeus, a play based on purportedly true events as researched by the aasimar bard Anodius. In ancient times, as the Blood War raged

mortals to evil, but he and his minions never breached a contract and explained the terms clearly. Had they not obeyed the rule of law in doing so? Was it not mortal ambition, rather than infernal deception

Adventure Models

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

around them. 3 Hired to guard a caravan heading to a remote mountain town, adventurers find the pass blocked with rockslides caused by stone giants at play. 4 A group of giants (perhaps members of the

far from the height of their civilization. Ruins might be inhabited by the once-giant hulks or Undead giants that appear in chapter 6, by Constructs crafted by giants, or by any kind of creature that

Threshold Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

passphrase, a character must succeed on a DC 18 Charisma (Deception) check to fool the sivaks; otherwise, the sivaks attack. Characters wearing Dragon Army armor or similar garb have advantage on Charisma

Charisma (Deception) check to convince Orm the characters have business in the tower. Guelfost has orders to obey his handler, but they don’t compel him to fight after Orm dies. If Orm is defeated, Guelfost

Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler Huge Giant (Bard), Any Alignment Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 337 (27d12 + 162) Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover) STR 27 (+8) DEX 12 (+1) CON

22 (+6) INT 19 (+4) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 22 (+6) Saving Throws Con +12, Int +10, Wis +9, Cha +12 Skills Deception +18, Insight +9, Perception +9 Damage Immunities thunder Senses

Howling Hatred Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

cost of their free will. The Cult of the Howling Hatred relies upon deception and trickery both to recruit its members and defeat its enemies. Even so, those that underestimate the air cult for their

ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 15 (+2) CON 10 (+0) INT 10 (+0) WIS 9 (−1) CHA 11 (+0) Skills Deception +2, Religion +2, Stealth +4 Senses passive

Skill Variants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Proficiencies by Class Class Ability Check Barbarian Strength, Dexterity, or Wisdom Bard Any one Cleric Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma Druid Intelligence or Wisdom Fighter Strength, Dexterity, or

personality trait of “I never have a plan, but I’m great at making things up as I go along” might apply the bonus when engaging in some off-the-cuff deception to get out of a tight spot. A player should

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