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Basic Rules (2014)
, decipher old tomes, travel to strange places, or encounter exotic creatures. Bards love to accompany heroes to witness their deeds firsthand. A bard who can tell an awe-inspiring story from personal
, ensuring that her companions’ words will be well received. Whether scholar, skald, or scoundrel, a bard weaves magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
horror that feeds quietly on strong emotions. To minimize the chance of harm to itself, it prefers to devour the nightmares of other creatures while they sleep.
Feyrs shun bright light but aren
air envelope and stow away, remaining secluded and invisible until it finds a sleeping victim it can attack. It retreats rather than allows itself to perish in a confrontation.
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
);{"diceNotation":"1d6+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Silvered Sword","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage (silvered sword).Several months ago, a colorfully dressed half-elf bard came to Barovia in a
, if he thinks he’s in danger of being unmasked, he retreats to his tower (see chapter 11) or some other quiet corner of Strahd’s domain.
Rictavio’s Traits
Ideal. “Evil
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
(escape DC 13). Until the grapple ends, Gar can’t attack other creatures with his claw.
Drown. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Drown
retreats to the Plunging Torrents, the water node. Within this node, Gar gains one additional use of his Legendary Resistance trait.
Lair Actions
If Gar is in the water node while Olhydra isn’t, he
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
(Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Quill's Fable"}. Quill utters a short fable while targeting up to five creatures within 30 feet of him that he can see. Each target that
charismatic bard who carries himself with a quiet confidence that doesn't hint at the full extent of his skills or powers. A scar cuts across his handsome face, curving from the top of his left
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
clockwork with alchemical concoctions that can paralyze creatures and cloud the mind.
Clockworks
Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has produced many failed Constructs but
turn in combat, roll a d6. If you roll a 1, it retreats from combat if possible. It otherwise keeps fighting.
7
Overheats. Roll a d6 at the start of the clockwork’s turn. If you roll a 1
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
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Class-Based Living Loot Satchel
Class
Satchel
Barbarian
Broad belt with a dozen hanging pockets
Bard
Lute case
Cleric
Hollowed-out holy tome
Druid
Made from natural
—even items that wouldn’t normally fit in your satchel, but which fit within the chest. Thanks to Head Office striking deals you don’t want to know about with extraplanar creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Scarlet Marpenoth Jarlaxle’s submarine, the Scarlet Marpenoth, is mounted underneath the Eyecatcher and can be seen only by creatures under the water. Jarlaxle retreats here if the Eyecatcher comes under attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Silver Dragon Lairs Silver dragons typically lair in picturesque mountain retreats or on sculpted cloud “islands.” The region containing an adult or ancient silver dragon’s lair is changed by its
magic, creating the following effects: Gentle Gusts. Winds buoy creatures that fall within 1 mile of the lair. Such creatures descend at a rate of 60 feet per round and take no damage from falling. Sun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
initiative, it can choose itself and up to three allies it can see if it isn’t incapacitated. It can swap the initiative results of the chosen creatures among them. WHY DEVILS WANT CULTS
For all
their might, most devils are effectively trapped in the Nine Hells. While other planar creatures use magic to move between planes, devils require either a portal they can physically walk through or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the area’s radius is 1,000 feet. The saving throw DC is 15. As the tremor ends, a young purple worm with 184 hit points (challenge rating 13) burrows out of the ground. Driven into a frenzy by the quake, it attacks other living creatures nearby. It retreats rather than perishing in combat.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
creatures to revert to their normal state. If the Pudding King survived this long, he retreats to Blingdenstone, but it’s a far easier matter for the deep gnomes to deal with him and his oozing minions without Juiblex around.
Achieving Victory If the adventurers succeed, they achieve a great victory with two demon lords banished back to the Abyss. The creatures under the demon lords’ influence eventually return to normal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
See Invisibility Level 2 Divination (Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Self
Components: V, S, M (a pinch of talc)
Duration: 1 hour
For the duration, you see creatures and
objects that have the Invisible condition as if they were visible, and you can see into the Ethereal Plane. Creatures and objects there appear ghostly.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
See Invisibility Level 2 Divination (Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Self
Components: V, S, M (a pinch of talc)
Duration: 1 hour
For the duration, you see creatures and
objects that have the Invisible condition as if they were visible, and you can see into the Ethereal Plane. Creatures and objects there appear ghostly.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Mass Healing Word Level 3 Abjuration (Bard, Cleric) Casting Time: Bonus Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous
Up to six creatures of your choice that you can see within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Power Word Fortify Level 7 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Component: V
Duration: Instantaneous
You fortify up to six creatures you can see within range. The spell bestows 120 Temporary Hit Points, which you divide among the spell’s recipients.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
measure of their leader’s power and serve as they did in life, obediently following the death knight’s decrees and heralding its terrible will. Death Knight Aspirant Medium or Small Undead, Chaotic
CR 11 (XP 7,200; PB +4)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The aspirant has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Marshal Undead. Undead creatures of the aspirant’s choice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Mass Healing Word Level 3 Abjuration (Bard, Cleric) Casting Time: Bonus Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous
Up to six creatures of your choice that you can see within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Enthrall Level 2 Enchantment (Bard, Warlock) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You weave a distracting string of words, causing
creatures of your choice that you can see within range to make a Wisdom saving throw. Any creature you or your companions are fighting automatically succeeds on this save. On a failed save, a target has a −10 penalty to Wisdom (Perception) checks and Passive Perception until the spell ends.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Rary’s Telepathic Bond Level 5 Divination (Bard, Cleric, Paladin, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (two eggs)
Duration: 1 Hour
You forge a telepathic
link among up to eight willing creatures of your choice within range, psychically linking each creature to all the others for the duration. Creatures that can’t communicate in any languages aren’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Creating a Bard Bards thrive on stories, whether those stories are true or not. Your character’s background and motivations are not as important as the stories that he or she tells about them
a story. Some bards acquire their magical music through extraordinary means, including the inspiration of fey or other supernatural creatures. Did you serve an apprenticeship, studying under a master
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Aid Level 2 Abjuration (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger) Casting Time: Action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (a strip of white cloth)
Duration: 8 hours
Choose up to three creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Enthrall Level 2 Enchantment (Bard, Warlock) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You weave a distracting string of words, causing
creatures of your choice that you can see within range to make a Wisdom saving throw. Any creature you or your companions are fighting automatically succeeds on this save. On a failed save, a target has a −10 penalty to Wisdom (Perception) checks and Passive Perception until the spell ends.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
Aid Level 2 Abjuration (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger) Casting Time: Action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (a strip of white cloth)
Duration: 8 hours
Choose up to three creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Rary’s Telepathic Bond Level 5 Divination (Bard, Wizard) Casting Time: Action or Ritual
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (two eggs)
Duration: 1 hour
You forge a telepathic link among up to
eight willing creatures of your choice within range, psychically linking each creature to all the others for the duration. Creatures that can’t communicate in any languages aren’t affected by this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
knight only serves creatures it chooses to obey. Fheralai Stormsworn appeased it by using a kidnapped bard to sing it songs from its homeland. If the bard stops singing against Emberlost’s will or is
magic.
Ceilings. The lower decks of the vessel are cramped, with ceilings just six feet high. Creatures taller than this height must stoop to get around.
Light. The lower decks are lit by oil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Foresight Level 9 Divination (Bard, Druid, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (a hummingbird feather)
Duration: 8 hours
You touch a willing creature and
bestow a limited ability to see into the immediate future. For the duration, the target has Advantage on D20 Tests, and other creatures have Disadvantage on attack rolls against it. The spell ends early if you cast it again.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Foresight Level 9 Divination (Bard, Druid, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (a hummingbird feather)
Duration: 8 hours
You touch a willing creature and
bestow a limited ability to see into the immediate future. For the duration, the target has Advantage on D20 Tests, and other creatures have Disadvantage on attack rolls against it. The spell ends early if you cast it again.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Mass Cure Wounds Level 5 Abjuration (Bard, Cleric, Druid) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
A wave of healing energy washes out from a point you can
see within range. Choose up to six creatures in a 30-foot-radius Sphere centered on that point. Each target regains Hit Points equal to 5d8 plus your spellcasting ability modifier. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The healing increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 5.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Aid Level 2 Abjuration (Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger) Casting Time: Action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (a strip of white cloth)
Duration: 8 hours
Choose up to three creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Mass Cure Wounds Level 5 Abjuration (Bard, Cleric, Druid) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
A wave of healing energy washes out from a point you can
see within range. Choose up to six creatures in a 30-foot-radius Sphere centered on that point. Each target regains Hit Points equal to 5d8 plus your spellcasting ability modifier. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The healing increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 5.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Silence Level 2 Illusion (Bard, Cleric, Ranger) Casting Time: Action or Ritual
Range: 120 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes
For the duration, no sound can be
created within or pass through a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point you choose within range. Any creature or object entirely inside the Sphere has Immunity to Thunder damage, and creatures have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bane Level 1 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric, Warlock) Casting Time: Action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (a drop of blood)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Up to three creatures of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
Faerie Fire Level 1 Evocation (Bard, Druid) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Objects in a 20-foot Cube within range are outlined in
blue, green, or violet light (your choice). Each creature in the Cube is also outlined if it fails a Dexterity saving throw. For the duration, objects and affected creatures shed Dim Light in a 10-foot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, decipher old tomes, travel to strange places, or encounter exotic creatures. Bards love to accompany heroes to witness their deeds firsthand. A bard who can tell an awe-inspiring story from personal
Learning from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires