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their companions, so they’re all ready when destiny calls.
These paladins share the following tenets:
Endeavor to be known by your deeds.
Face hardships with courage.
Inspire others to strive for glory.
Strive for the Heights of Heroism
Paladins who take the Oath of Glory believe they and their companions are destined to achieve glory through deeds of heroism. They train diligently and encourage
Classes
Player’s Handbook
to the highest standards of conduct, and some—for better or worse—hold the rest of the world to the same standards.
Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use
following tenets:
Let your word be your promise.
Protect the weak and never fear to act.
Let your honorable deeds be an example.
Bard
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, 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
a master, following the more experienced bard until you were ready to strike out on your own? Or did you attend a college where you studied bardic lore and practiced your musical magic? Perhaps you
Oath of Devotion
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shining armor, acting with honor in pursuit of justice and the greater good. They hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, and some, for better or worse, hold the rest of the world to the
punish those who threaten them. Show mercy to your foes, but temper it with wisdom.
Honor. Treat others with fairness, and let your honorable deeds be an example to them. Do as much good as possible
Oath of Glory
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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Paladins who take the Oath of Glory believe they and their companions are destined to achieve glory through deeds of heroism. They train diligently and encourage their companions so they’re all
ready when destiny calls.
TENETS OF GLORY
The tenets of the Oath of Glory drive a paladin to attempt heroics that might one day shine in legend.
Actions over Words. Strive to be known by
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
might use a circus troupe as cover for nefarious deeds such as assassination, robbery, and blackmail. Other blades strike at the wicked, bringing justice to bear against the cruel and powerful. Most
weapon skills and magic, these blades either take up work as enforcers for thieves’ guilds or strike out on their own as adventurers.
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Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
might use a circus troupe as cover for nefarious deeds such as assassination, robbery, and blackmail. Other blades strike at the wicked, bringing justice to bear against the cruel and powerful. Most
weapon skills and magic, these blades either take up work as enforcers for thieves’ guilds or strike out on their own as adventurers.
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Bard Level
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Acolyte
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Basic Rules (2014)
offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a cleric—performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power
particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example.
2
I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
were apprenticed and taught that knowledge is a more valuable treasure than gold or gems. Now you are ready to leave your home—not to abandon it, but to quest for new lore to add to its storehouse
great deeds and win it back.
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Flaw
1
I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
2
Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
find ready audiences, and the constant flow of travelers means that both new spectators and new spectacles are always passing through.
You thrive in front of an audience. You know how to entrance them
measure my deeds against that person’s.
5
I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
6
I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred rites and offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a cleric&mdash
person’s deeds and example.
2
I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace.
3
I see omens in every event and action. The
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of these tales are told throughout this book, but they’re only a fraction of the myths the people of Theros share. Like white-hot bronze on the smith’s anvil, Theros is ready to be forged by the deeds of today’s heroes and ushered into the next great era of its history.
protagonists of age-old epics, even if their deeds aren’t yet as widely known. Beyond individuals— a kraken attack on Meletis; the fall of the monstrous hydra Polukranos; the Nyxborn assault on Akros
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
living storehouses of history and folklore. Bards know a great deal, and they tend to be willing to share what they know, or at least barter for it. The arrival of a renowned bard is a special occasion
, akin to the visit of a dignitary. A bard can reasonably expect at least a hot supper and a clean place to sleep from a local landlord or inn in exchange for a few songs or stories. A noble might host a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
center to conduct his mystical studies. The House of Thalivar was topped with a planar beacon that lured creatures from other planes into the structure and trapped them there. After Thalivar mysteriously
ghosts bound to Leilon’s ruins. They now watch the rebuilding of the town with caution, hoping that the reconstructed tower does not bring similar disaster. When you are ready for the adventure to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, following the more experienced bard until you were ready to strike out on your own? Or did you attend a college where you studied bardic lore and practiced your musical magic? Perhaps you were a
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Bard: College of Spirits Bards of the College of Spirits seek tales with inherent power—be they legends, histories, or fictions—and bring their subjects to life. Using occult trappings, these bards
conjure spiritual embodiments of powerful forces to change the world once more. Such spirits are capricious, though, and what a bard summons isn’t always entirely under their control. Guiding Whispers
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Deal Breakers Regardless of how they otherwise conduct themselves, the characters will see their mission end in failure, or at least be seriously compromised, if they perform any of these deeds. Free
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the guild hall and a host of potential friends and allies. Perhaps you have a mentor at the guild, a retired adventurer who regales you with tales of her epic deeds. Or maybe you’ve take a novice
expected to adhere to its codes of conduct. Less reputable characters can find work with the Deathgate Adventurers’ Guild in Middle Tavick’s Landing. There’s a long-standing rivalry between the two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Bard Class Features As a Bard, you gain the following class features when you reach the specified Bard levels. These features are listed in the Bard Features table. Bard Features ——Spell Slots
All Trades D6 2 5 3 — — — — — — — — 3 +2 Bard Subclass D6 2 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement D6 3 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Font of Inspiration D8 3 9 4 3 2 — — — — — — 6 +3 Subclass
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bard Class Features As a Bard, you gain the following class features when you reach the specified Bard levels. These features are listed in the Bard Features table. Bard Features ——Spell Slots
All Trades D6 2 5 3 — — — — — — — — 3 +2 Bard Subclass D6 2 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement D6 3 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Font of Inspiration D8 3 9 4 3 2 — — — — — — 6 +3 Subclass
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
themselves to the highest standards of conduct, and some—for better or worse—hold the rest of the world to the same standards. Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use their
tenets: Let your word be your promise. Protect the weak and never fear to act. Let your honorable deeds be an example. Level 3: Oath of Devotion Spells The magic of your oath ensures you always have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, following the more experienced bard until you were ready to strike out on your own? Or did you attend a college where you studied bardic lore and practiced your musical magic? Perhaps you were a
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Humans Dwarves are stoic. Elves are wise. Gnomes are cunning. And humans? They can’t make up their mind, so they try to be all of these things at once.
— Kessler, bard of Sharn
The first human
to learn about the flora and fauna of the rest of Khorvaire and beyond 6 A cleric from Karrnath who aspires to learn the arts of necromancy — for the noblest aims, of course 7 A piratical bard from
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
sentient beings must come to the light of reason and goodness of their own volition. That is why it is not interested in controlling minds: it focuses only on deeds, setting an example to the world in hopes
to strike only when evil deeds are being committed. Thus, the Order of the Gauntlet is hypervigilant, using every resource at their disposal—both divine and mundane—to know where and when dark deeds
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
advisor to Open Lord Laeral Silverhand. See appendix B for more information on these NPCs. Harpers prefer to conduct their business in bustling inns and taverns such as the Yawning Portal, or in quiet
overwhelmed, one or more Harpers come to their rescue. A Harper rescue team usually consists of a bard (see appendix B) or a mage, plus 1d4 + 3 spies or veterans.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
in others by committing brave deeds in battle. The mere presence of a knight in a hamlet is enough to cause some orcs and bandits to seek easier prey. A lone knight is a skilled warrior, but a knight
leading a band of allies can transform even the most poorly equipped militia into a ferocious war band. A knight prefers to lead through deeds, not words. As a knight spearheads an attack, the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
glory through deeds of heroism. They train diligently and encourage their companions, so they’re all ready when destiny calls. POLAR ENGINE Oath of Glory Subclass
These paladins share the
. These Paladins meet the archetype of the knight in shining armor. They hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, and some—for better or worse—hold the rest of the world to the same
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
at the actions or deeds of other races. They aren’t forgiving of other races, and they enjoy nursing their hatred until they get a chance to wreak revenge on a creature or a race that has wronged
room to dig, and ready sources of food. Although lairing in these locations puts kobolds in competition with surface-dwelling humanoids, their ability to avoid detection often means their warrens go
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
to conduct his mystical studies. The House of Thalivar was topped with a planar beacon that lured creatures from other planes into the structure and trapped them there. After Thalivar mysteriously
the rebuilding of the town with caution, hoping that the reconstructed tower does not bring similar disaster. When you are ready for the adventure to get underway, show the Leilon map to the players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Bard Subclasses A Bard subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Bard levels, as specified in the subclass. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to preserve
Wizard spell list or any combination thereof (see a class’s section for its spell list). A spell you choose must be a cantrip or a spell for which you have spell slots, as shown in the Bard Features table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
a story as a group, so let the other players contribute through the words and deeds of their characters. Encourage players to engage by asking them what their characters are doing. It’s Not a
changed, as you’ll see in chapter 4.
Ready-Made Elements. Sample adventures in chapter 4, a campaign setting in chapter 5, and new maps in appendix B make it easier to run a game right away
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Bardic Colleges In addition to the tradition of apprenticing with a master bard, the Sword Coast has some bardic colleges where masters teach students the bardic arts. They hark back to the great
master bard attended each of the elder colleges, seeking to learn its musical and magical secrets. Traditionally, the colleges were attended in the order given above, starting with Fochlucan. That
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Paladin: Oath of Glory Paladins who take the Oath of Glory believe they and their companions are destined to achieve glory through deeds of heroism. They train diligently and encourage their
companions so they’re all ready when destiny calls. Tenets of Glory The tenets of the Oath of Glory drive a paladin to attempt heroics that might one day shine in legend. Actions over Words. Strive to be