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Mark of Shadow Elf

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

The illusions that I weave dazzle and deceive. Sometimes that deception eases your burdens, letting you forget your troubles for a moment. But I can also ease your burdens by ending your life

major families of the house. Known as the Shadow Schism, it resulted in a split withinin Phiarlan—and the foundation of House Thuranni. House Phiarlan continues to offer entertainment and

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.

Minor Illusion

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

Minor Illusion Illusion Cantrip (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 30 feet Components: S, M (a bit of fleece) Duration: 1 minute You create a sound or an image of

, or any other sound you choose. The sound continues unabated throughout the duration, or you can make discrete sounds at different times before the spell ends. Image. If you create an image of an

Minor Illusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Minor Illusion Illusion Cantrip (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 30 feet Components: S, M (a bit of fleece) Duration: 1 minute You create a sound or an image of

, or any other sound you choose. The sound continues unabated throughout the duration, or you can make discrete sounds at different times before the spell ends. Image. If you create an image of an

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

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

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

Memories of Dae Won-Ha

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

tokens, or they attempt to speak with the dead and succeed on a DC 16 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, the gwishin is calmed enough to talk; see “Conversing with the Gwishin.” Additionally

Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check. If the characters present two tokens, they have advantage on this check. If the characters fail this check (or haven’t obtained any of the tokens yet), the

Setup

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

than I could overcome with my wits and talents. There, I said it. I’m just not good enough to try it by myself. “Everyone else thinks this is a fool’s errand,” he continues. “The king’s tomb, where

the axe lies, was hidden even from his own people, but I believe we can find it together!” Gargosh continues in detail, giving the adventurers a crash course on Besilmer history (see the “Ancient

Quest: Bank Job

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

heist—quietly. I can pay you a lump sum of twenty gold pieces for your services. What do you say?” If the characters accept, Quink continues: “I’d like you to stake out the bank tonight. If you see

checks: DC 15 Charisma (Deception). The character tells the thief a lie, like saying the guards are coming. DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion). The character convinces the thief to pursue a different line of

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

Mausoleum: Spring

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

. A character pretending to be a Harper can fool her with a successful DC 16 Charisma (Deception) check. Otherwise, the characters must either compel Elaspra to release the information using magic, or

they trace the key to its owner, the characters can head to the Southern Ward in search of Volkarr Kibbens. The spring chain continues with encounter 10, “Converted Windmill.”

Deciphering the Mask

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

palace’s ruler is nothing less than Phenax’s eidolon. 3 Phenax has triplet offspring, three souls that the god of deception abandoned in the Underworld. Erebos hides these souls, valuing them as

hostages—if Phenax ever remembers that they exist. 4 Phenax’s bloodline continues. The god’s many-times-over grandchildren live as master thieves and number among the few souls who might be able to

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

Green Hag

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

bidding, masking their intentions behind layers of deception. They lure victims to them by mimicking voices calling out for help, or drive unwanted visitors away by imitating the cries of fierce beasts

(+2) CHA 14(+2) Skills Arcana +3, Deception +4, Perception +4, Stealth +3 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Common, Draconic, Sylvan Challenge 3 (700 XP

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

Shadow Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

short-lived relationships, though, as most shadow dragons can scarcely bear the bleakness of their own existence. Shadow Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6 Connected Creatures 1 A bard befriends

been summoned from the Shadowfell and forced to stand guard over a wizard’s sanctum. Adult Shadow Dragon Connections d8 Connected Creatures 1 An adult red dragon continues to serve as

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

Night Hag

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

spectral form straddling its prey. The ethereal hag fills her victim’s head with doubts and fears, in the hope of tricking it into performing evil acts in the waking world. The hag continues her nightly

armor) Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45) Speed 30 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 15 (+2) CON 16 (+3) INT 16 (+3) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 16 (+3) Skills Deception +7

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

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

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

Magic Paintings

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

a successful DC 19 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check convinces Quill that the characters are his allies and that they’ve come to help him escape Wisteria Vale. However, he insists that they

) WIS 15 (+2) CHA 20 (+5) Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +6, Cha +9 Skills Arcana +11, Deception +9, History +7, Performance +13 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common

Alley: Autumn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

successful DC 15 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the character is struck by the cart and falls prone as it continues to roll. After plowing through the party, the cart flips on its side, sending

with a successful Wisdom (Insight) check contested by Jarlaxle’s Charisma (Deception) check. If the characters somehow penetrate Jarlaxle’s disguise, he smiles and offers them 10,000 gp if they

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

Stage 1: The Dran & Courtier?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

what lies beyond. The door of the Dran & Courtier is neither locked nor trapped — though the building emanates strange sounds, shakes as though it’s falling apart, and continues to radiate a strange

to the fireplace is an unoccupied raised stage where a bard might strike up a tune. The bar is to your left, where a half-elf in a heavy leather duster receives a drink from a tall female elf wearing a

Eladrin

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

disputes, to ensure that peace continues to reign. Autumn Eladrin Medium Fey (Elf), Typically Chaotic Neutral Armor Class 19 (natural armor) Hit Points 165 (22d8 + 66) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1

(+0) CHA 18 (+4) Skills Deception +8, Persuasion +8 Damage Resistances psychic Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan Challenge 10 (5,900

Monsters F - M

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

+4, Cha +5 Skills Deception +7, Investigation +4, Performance +5, Persuasion +5 Damage Resistances cold, fire Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Abyssal, Common

spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): blade ward, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots

Background

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

would never be fooled by such deception again. 6 I was poor or I feared becoming poor, so I learned the tricks I needed to keep myself out of poverty. Criminal d6 I became a criminal because … 1 I

I could make them laugh or cry with my stories or songs. 3 I ran away from home to follow a minstrel troupe. 4 I saw a bard perform once, and I knew from that moment on what I was born to do. 5 I

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