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College of Glamour
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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
The College of Glamour is the home of bards who mastered their craft in the vibrant realm of the Feywild or under the tutelage of someone who dwelled there. Tutored by satyrs, eladrin, and other fey
, these bards learn to use their magic to delight and captivate others.
The bards of this college are regarded with a mixture of awe and fear. Their performances are the stuff of legend. These bards
Deck of Many Things
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, discard this card, and draw from the deck again, counting both draws as one of your declared draws. If losing that much XP would cause you to lose a level, you instead lose an amount that leaves you
1d4 + 1 (to a minimum score of 1). You can draw one additional card beyond your declared draws.
Jester. You gain 10,000 XP, or you can draw two additional cards beyond your declared draws.
Key. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Forgotten Realms: The Tenebrous Stone
Ambush Sarbrindar, a Wight clad in robes decorated with Orcus’s symbol, hides behind a wagon to ambush the party. He’s accompanied by two Skeletons of former workers. The skeletons fight from high
Health. The cause of the transformations is concealed behind an illusory wall. If the illusion is touched, it vanishes.
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
antics sometimes cause avalanches that threaten nearby villages.
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An adult crystal dragon enjoys shaping the ice and snow near a den of troll;trolls into a labyrinth and watching the trolls try to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
like these exist in your world. Wizards (and bards and druids) might be so rare that a player character learns from a single mentor and never meets another character of the same class, in which case
hierarchy, he is allowed to wear the red and green robes of a master. Of course, when he wears these robes, his occupation is easily identified by those who know of the cabal. This recognition could be a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
legend. These bards are so eloquent that a speech or song that one of them performs can cause captors to release the bard unharmed and can lull a furious dragon into complacency. The same magic that
College of Glamour The College of Glamour is the home of bards who mastered their craft in the vibrant realm of the Feywild or under the tutelage of someone who dwelled there. Tutored by satyrs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
the ghouls are Hostile and fight anyone not wearing the crimson robes of Xia’s Cult. The zombies attack at Akira’s command. Cultist. Akira Norixius believes unquestioningly in the cause of Orcus
tongues crouch near the bottom of the stairs, licking their lips unsettlingly as you approach.
In the northeast corner of the room, three disheveled figures wearing crimson robes tug on a pair of ropes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
A Bard’s Muse Naturally, every bard has a repertoire of songs and stories. Some bards are generalists who can draw from a wide range of topics for each performance, and who take pride in their
versatility. Others adopt a more personal approach to their art, driven by their attachment to a muse — a particular concept that inspires much of what those bards do in front of an audience. A bard who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Zombie Resurgence If the adventurers did not fight the zombies when they first arrived on the island, the zombies cause trouble later. After the characters have spent some time at the cloister, they
robes. Three figures shamble after them—bloated corpses dressed as sailors, moaning and gurgling.
The characters have another opportunity to fight the three zombies, this time with the lives of two
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
Harmony with the Cosmos Bards of the College of Dance know that the Words of Creation can’t be contained within speech or song; the words are uttered by the movements of celestial bodies and flow
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
fine, billowing robes—this is Zisatta. Zisatta Zisatta The aloof Zisatta is a member of the High Court and commands Janya’s security forces, called the Billowing Patrol for their sable robes that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
persuasive than facts. These bards wield a blend of logic and theatrical wordplay, winning over skeptics and detractors with logical arguments and plucking at heartstrings to appeal to the emotions of
a d20 roll of 9 or lower as a 10. Unsettling Words 3rd-level College of Eloquence feature You can spin words laced with magic that unsettle a creature and cause it to doubt itself. As a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. A few have flatly declared that the city will never be welcome in the alliance. Nonetheless, Jarlaxle aims to persuade Laeral Silverhand, the Open Lord of Waterdeep, to champion Luskan’s cause
to its lawlessness, and declared himself its secret lord. Jarlaxle likes to weave a tangled web of schemes that leave his enemies baffled — the latest of which is a plan to legitimize Luskan by making
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
him to cause the flood in Sagorpur. Now that Jijibisha is gone, touching any blessed shankha to the tree stump will release him. Using either the Riverine’s Shankha or the magical shankha Plabon gifted
outraged that humans would pervert the sacred trials and unleashed a flood to punish the whole city by sinking it into the swamp. Jijibisha Manivarshi survived, though, and declared herself winner of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Frulam Mondath (see appendix D) in her purple robes, accompanied by a dozen guards. Even the governor cautions characters against attacking such a formidable force, especially when any lower-level officer
and initiates are the most tight-lipped. A successful DC 10 Charisma (Intimidation) or DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check is needed to cause cultists to reveal that they are members of the Cult of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Mondath (see appendix D) in her purple robes, accompanied by a dozen guards. Even the governor cautions characters against attacking such a formidable force, especially when any lower-level officer
. Cultists and initiates are the most tight-lipped. A successful DC 10 Charisma (Intimidation) or DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check is needed to cause cultists to reveal that they are members of the Cult of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
show kindness to neighbor and stranger alike, and not to let “fear cause strife in the hard days to come.” Apparently Havakhad hasn’t heard the news that we’re winning the war. But if the world does
sought to be inducted into the faith. But so far the Keepers of the Past have declared that only elves can be revenants. Beyond the blood connection to the ancestor, an elf communes with their ancestor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
townsfolk. Chaotic neutral (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral. Lawful evil (LE) creatures methodically take what
, Artemis is not an ideal adventurer. He began his career as a villain, and only cooperates with heroes when he must — and when it’s in his own best interests. In most games, evil adventurers cause
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Swords Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and
use only one Blade Flourish option per turn. Defensive Flourish. You can expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration to cause the weapon to deal extra damage to the target you hit. The damage equals the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
this card, and draw from the deck again, counting both draws as one of your declared draws. If losing that much XP would cause you to lose a level, you instead lose an amount that leaves you with just
a minimum score of 1). You can draw one additional card beyond your declared draws. Jester. You gain 10,000 XP, or you can draw two additional cards beyond your declared draws. Key. A rare or rarer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, mages, and rogues
to commit to fighting the Cult of the Dragon. She understands their hesitation, however. The Harpers’ have only recently been reformed, and the cause of their near-destruction was the decision to act
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, mages, and rogues
to commit to fighting the Cult of the Dragon. She understands their hesitation, however. The Harpers’ have only recently been reformed, and the cause of their near-destruction was the decision to act
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
unable to locate an elusive foe, or have been captured by the cult and need inside help to escape, a Harper can offer up a secure hideout, a whispered clue, or a smuggled knife. Bards, rogues, and wizards
to commit to fighting the Cult of the Dragon. She understands their hesitation, however. The Harpers’ have only recently been reformed, and the cause of their near-destruction was the decision to act
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
you. This enmity lasts until either you or the devil dies. Fool. You lose 10,000 XP, discard this card, and draw from the deck again, counting both draws as one of your declared draws. If losing that
much XP would cause you to lose a level, you instead lose an amount that leaves you with just enough XP to keep your level. Gem. Twenty-five pieces of jewelry worth 2,000 gp each or fifty gems worth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
walkers of this way usually don robes with deep cowls, and they often conceal their faces with masks, presenting themselves as the faceless bringers of life and death. Implements of Mercy 3rd-level Way
administer even greater cures with a touch, and if you feel it’s necessary, you can use your knowledge to cause harm. When you use Hand of Healing on a creature, you can also end one disease or one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
futures and who strike a proper bargain with her (as described in “Bargaining with Endelyn” earlier in the chapter). If the characters ask her to conduct auguries for them, read: Draped in black robes
predicts that player’s character might die. (You can devise other unhappy endings, if desired.) Unhappy Endings d8 Cause of Death 1 Eaten alive by a dragon 2 Stabbed through the heart by an invisible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
advancing the cause of the knights templar, and one wonders if those issues are tied to her Karrnathi origin. Though her wisdom and sound judgment are not in dispute, it seems that Sir Baerdren fears that she
Persuasion (or sometimes Intimidation) and Religion can be useful for this character. Many clerics fill this role, but devout bards can also be effective Teachers. Some Teachers bring skills from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
circles in the North are often allied with the Harpers, as they have common purpose, with bards and rangers serving as go-betweens. Individual Harpers can usually expect a circle to at least grant them
or druid circle is allied with, or even friendly toward, the Harpers and their cause. Indeed, some druids consider the Harpers busybodies who threaten the natural balance almost as much as the evils that they fight against.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
characters’ ship or, if the Second Wind was lost, on Topolah’s rickety dock. Once Gargenhale is off his ship, one or more characters can try to coax the vampirate captain into joining their cause. If
sensitive to holy praise. While aboard the ship, bards and other musicians are allowed to play only secular tunes.
Article 3: Coward’s Consequence. Those who abandon their post or shirk their duty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
to the highest standards of behavior, and wields cold magic. The Brass Order could be a loose affiliation of good-hearted scoundrels, including rogues and bards, who favor fire magic and trickery. An
adventuring party might include members of any or all of the five Metallic Orders, each concerned with advancing the cause of their own order while cooperating in pursuit of common goals. The Scaled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
summon allies to their destructive cause.
“You must find the leaders, eliminate them, and stop the cults’ plot. However, the temple is crawling with cultists. Instead of battling them all directly
robes and silver masks for each character. Questioning the Queen Queen Yolande provides the following answers to the characters’ questions: What Are You Paying? “If you can end this evil, I’ll award you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
destructive spells were the cause of their demise. The old man sleeping in the chair is an arcanaloth under the effect of its alter self spell. The fiend has one of the library’s spellbooks lying open
arcanaloth melts into a pool of ichor, leaving behind its robes and horn-rimmed spectacles (see “Treasure” below). Alcove The alcove in the southwest corner of the room is empty. If the magic at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, painted wooden statue of a saintly woman in robes. Five mongrelfolk are confined here. The four that are fighting aren’t trying to kill each other, but they are trying to assert dominance. They stop
will cause the abbey’s bell to ring, so that dinner will be served. They are speaking nonmagical gibberish. S15d. Hungry Mongrelfolk Nine mongrel creatures stand in the middle of this room, starting at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
claimed it.
2 Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
3 A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards
grieving as the elf approaches the end of life.
4 A pair of adult crystal dragons lairing on neighboring mountaintops have enjoyed a decades-long snowball war, but their antics sometimes cause
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
townsfolk. Chaotic Neutral. (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral. Lawful Evil. (LE) creatures methodically take
adventurers cause problems in groups alongside others who don’t share their interests and objectives. Generally, evil alignments are for villains and monsters.
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