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Instrument of the Bards
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The
’t be used to cast that spell again until the next dawn. The spells use your spellcasting ability and spell save DC.
You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Short or Long Rest). Auril causes a magical blast of cold air to erupt from her hand. Each creature in a 60-foot cone must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw, taking 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8
damage from swirling ice, and nonmagical, open flames in that area are extinguished.
Splinter (Costs 3 Actions). Auril uses Create Ice Mephit or causes one to ice mephit she can see within 60 feet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K18a. High Tower Shaft Characters can access this 10-foot-diameter, 390-foot-tall stone shaft from the top or the bottom of the high tower (areas K59 and K84, respectively). The shaft is dark and
choked with cobwebs. A rushing wind causes the webs to stir. Climbing the shaft is impossible without the aid of magic or the use of a climber’s kit, since there are few handholds. The bats in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Instrument of the Bards (p. 176) The final paragraph is replaced with the following: “You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its targets to be charmed on a failed saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Instrument of the Bards Wondrous item, rarity varies (requires attunement by a bard)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way
DC.
You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its targets to be charmed on a failed saving throw, thereby imposing disadvantage on the save. This effect applies only if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
corruption: Evil Acts. The Dark Powers consider an act to be evil if it is intentional, unnecessary, and successful, and most importantly, if it causes significant harm. Accidents, self-defense, deeds
other details. Those Harmed. The people the Darklord harmed need to feel real. Give them names. Imbue them with agency, and don’t define them as victims or props. The people who survived the Darklord’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
worshipers define “untimely” in different ways. One group might concentrate on stopping the spread of disease, another on the prevention of murder, and yet another on eliminating the scourge of the undead
Kelemvor’s faithful at odds with necromancers, priests of Myrkul, and others who promote the creation of the undead, and it also causes conflict from unexpected sources. For instance, priests of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, evil, or neutral), and the other describes attitudes toward society and order (lawful, chaotic, or neutral). Thus, nine distinct alignments define the possible combinations. These brief summaries of the
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
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
number on both dice, you can ignore the number and choose any effect on the table. SPIRIT TALES
Storytellers, like bards of the College of Spirits, often give voice to tales inspired by some greater
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, strength, or intellect, respectively, to achieve the inquisition’s goals. Members of the Order of Tristian, which is represented by a tome, endeavor to use knowledge and cunning to alter their
to being hit by an attack roll, the inquisitor increases its AC by 4 against the attack. If this causes the attack to miss, the attacker is hit by the attack instead.
Zuzanna Wuzyk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Hathradiah—mispronounced as Emmanuel and Hebediah, respectively. A successful DC 14 Intelligence (History) check allows a character to recall the real names of Demogorgon’s heads.
"The Demogorgon
mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the chickens to lay more eggs, to the delight of the ettin. Both his heads call out for their steward to gather the eggs at once.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
act kills the imp and causes its body to disintegrate before the message can be read. The lord of Dis measures everything in terms of the knowledge it contains and the secrets that can be gleaned
reality is a contest played out under secret rules. If he can discover the principles that define the true nature of the cosmos, he can learn how to ascend to the top of the Nine Hells’ hierarchy and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
was operational, dwarves could draw ale from the pillar into tankards to quench their thirst. Nothing happens if five of the six spigots are turned. Turning the sixth spigot causes a patch of green
open into areas 22e and 22f, respectively. Dwarves used to fill barrels of ale and roll them down this hall to be stored in the secret chambers. Pit Traps. The Melairkyn dwarves built three 20-foot-deep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
result of divine intervention.
7 Spontaneous Formation. Dragon eggs arise naturally in certain regions, often in underground veins of metal ore or gems for metallic and gem dragons, respectively, or
in chapter 2. Half-Dragon Origin d6 Origin
1 Regional Effects. The magical influence of a dragon’s lair causes half-dragons to spontaneously arise among the area’s other creatures.
2
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
, the fang, the claw, the wing, and the eye, representing endurance, ruthlessness, savagery, speed, and cunning, respectively. You could also create factions based around the damage types dealt by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, evil, or neutral), and the other describes attitudes toward society and order (lawful, chaotic, or neutral). Thus, nine distinct alignments define the possible combinations. These brief summaries of the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
alcoves: The two southernmost alcoves contain secret doors to areas 20b and 20d, respectively. The alcove to the north has an arch embedded in its back wall. Carved into the arch’s keystone is an image of
-foot-thick, 6-foot-diameter stone sharpening wheel. A stone pedal next to the wheel causes it to turn when stepped on.
One of the bugbears is rummaging through a collection of dwarven morningstars
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
(see “Skabatha’s Ring of Keys” earlier in the chapter). Three balconies overlooking the garden connect to areas area L8, area L9, and L12, respectively. The balcony outside area L9 is only 5 feet above
pixie or sprite to sit on. They taste like butter and can be used as a substitute for that ingredient in recipes. Eldercap. Eating one of these white and gray mushrooms causes the eater to look much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Scholars, wizards, druids, and bards of other races have different ideas about how halflings escape peril, suggesting that by virtue of something in their nature, they occupy a special place in the
makes them wary of any new “friend” that doesn’t come across as genuine. Although they might not be able to define the feeling, halflings sense when something isn’t quite right, keeping their distance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, immunity to poison and psychic damage, and resistance to all other damage. The stones set into the brazier’s rim are colored red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, respectively. Tossing
one into the brazier causes its flame to change from white to the color of the stone, and the sand begins falling through the hourglass. Any creature that touches the colored flame is teleported to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
. Spilling a few drops of Humanoid blood into the brazier causes the brazier’s coals to produce a hissing purple flame and oily, purplish smoke that reeks of offal. When Sythian summons the flame and
utter a prayer to Graz’zt; doing so has a 10 percent chance of annoying the demon lord, who causes four shadow demons to appear in the room and attack. These demons return to the Abyss after 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
falling to the floor. A successful dispel magic (DC 16) cast on the sphere dispels the Nystul’s magic aura spell, permanently deactivates the magnetic field, and causes the sphere to crash to the floor
) Three painted gold masks sized for children and shaped like the faces of a bat, a monkey, and a parrot, respectively (75 gp each) A gold coronet shaped like an octopus with mother-of-pearl eyes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
1.8. L1. Exterior The characters approach the lodge from the east and have three entrances to choose from. These entrances lead to areas L2, L3, and L4, respectively. If the winter wolves are present
(Athletics) check. The lock on the cage’s gate can be picked by a character using thieves’ tools. An attempt takes 1 minute and succeeds on a DC 15 Dexterity check. Opening the gate causes its large, rusty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
ballroom’s stage is filled with set pieces, props, and costumes. Treasure. Among the many other instruments stored here is Quill’s instrument of the bards (Cli lyre), which is kept in an ornate wooden case
the doors with a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. Trying to open the door without the proper key causes the suits of animated armor to attack. The wooden doors open into a dazzling, spacious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the figurine causes it to walk in a straight line at a speed of 5 feet for 10 minutes. At the end of every minute of operation, the owlbear changes from walking on all fours to walking on its hind
that it angles away from the door causes valves to open at the bottom of the well, draining it in 1 minute. Returning the lever to its previous position seals the valves but doesn’t refill the well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. What are the ongoing effects of this cataclysm? The following points can help you define the nature and consequences of the disaster: Decide what caused this cataclysm and where it originated. An omen
scale of your campaign, the area might be as small as a section of a city or as large as a continent, world, or plane of existence. Define the aggressor and whether it represents a known enemy or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Moving the lever while the gantry is extended causes gears to grind for a few moments deep in the rock, but nothing else. 5. Stores In these chambers, the dwarves stored supplies of every kind, from
, if the wrong key is used in the lock, or if it’s opened by any means before the upper lock. The trap causes the metal gantry between the treasury and the forge (area 4) to retract west, leaving a 40
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Two magic items are displayed here as well. Anstruth Harp. An exquisitely crafted harp sized for a human rests on a shelf. This instrument of the bards was acquired from a human bard who counseled
faint aura of conjuration magic surrounding the fireplace. Any creature that points at the fireplace and speaks the word “ild” causes a magical, crackling fire to erupt within it. The fire lasts for 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
), respectively. H5: Sinkhole Massive crystal formations line the walls of this small cave network. Where the caves end, a sinkhole in the rock floor plunges fifty feet. At the bottom of the pit is a sandy grotto
character can search the wall and make a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a success, the character notices a button worked into the stone. Pressing the button causes the wall to slide away
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
you have of unintentionally demystifying her in the eyes of your players. Let her actions, not her words, define her. Lesser gods in the D&D multiverse are extremely powerful and arrogant, but also
Short or Long Rest). Auril causes a magical blast of cold air to erupt from her hand. Each creature in a 60-foot cone must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw, taking 36 (8d8) cold damage on a failed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
dark when the characters enter. Any creature in the room that speaks the command word “candesca” causes the three crystal hemispheres in the ceiling to glow, filling the room with bright light. The
attack the characters unless attacked first. He disappears if reduced to 0 hit points, but the magic that binds him to this place causes him to re-form at full health after 1 minute with no knowledge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
they’re needed by the efreet. Secret Door. A creature can open the secret door leading to area B26 by pulling on a false book on the lowest rack of the bookshelf, which causes the adjoining section of
here when he isn’t conducting business in area B25 or entertaining visitors in area B26. Treasure. The lyre is an instrument of the bards (Cli lyre) decorated with carvings of phoenixes. Jarazoun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
instrument. When one of the nodules on its shell is tapped, the motion tickles the crab and causes it to exhale a burst of air through one of its coral pipes, producing a deep tone similar to that of a pipe
, Serissa views the arrest of her sisters as a sensible precaution. On Serissa’s orders, Uthor has Mirran and Nym confined to their towers (areas 30 and area 31, respectively), with a storm giant guard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
complete this activity, a character must perform three sets of continuous squats and succeed on three incrementally harder Constitution checks—DC 10, DC 13, and DC 16, respectively. A character who
creature can benefit from this property of the pool only once per month. Beyond the effect of the spell, the water causes a creature’s skin to appear healthier and younger, tones down the appearance of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
great peninsula of Aglarond juts out into the Inner Sea, and that body of water and the forests of the Yuirwood define much of the nation’s character. A realm of humans living in harmony with their elf
), Khelliara (the Forest Maiden), and the Hidden One. Over the centuries, scholars in other lands have speculated that these deities might be faces of Chauntea, Mielikki, and Mystra, respectively. The