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College of Glamour Legacy

Classes 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

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

mines, silver dragons covet the lost outposts of humanoid civilization. An abandoned mountaintop citadel or a remote tower raised by a long-dead wizard is the sort of lair that every silver dragon

dreams of. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects: The dragon creates fog as if it had cast the fog cloud

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

abandoned mines, silver dragons covet the lost outposts of humanoid civilization. An abandoned mountaintop citadel or a remote tower raised by a long-dead wizard is the sort of lair that every silver

dragon dreams of. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects: The dragon creates fog as if it had cast the

Storm Giant Quintessent Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

waterfall, a remote island, a fog-shrouded loch, a beautiful coral reef, or a windswept desert bluff. As befits the environment, the storm in which the giant lives could be a blizzard, a typhoon, a

can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the giant can't use the same effect two rounds in a row: The giant creates a thunderclap centered on a point anywhere in its lair. Each

Baernaloth

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

wounded foes alive, sometimes indefinitely, to prolong their suffering. Even striking against a baernaloth brings misery—they can cause an attacker’s old wounds to painfully reopen. All the

on some other plane, baernaloths lair in remote mountain crags and secluded caves. Their lairs have ample places to house and restrain “guests,” particularly those the baernaloths keep

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

remote even merfolk and sea elves rarely encounter them. Haughty Nobles As a result of their isolation and limited understanding of the Material Plane, tritons can come across as haughty and

, organized, and unified around a common cause. A triton on the surface becomes easily confused by the bewildering array of alliances, rivalries, and petty grievances that prevent the surface folk from

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

few miles from where they were born. You aren’t one of those folk. You are from a distant place, one so remote that few of the common folk in the North realize that it exists, and chances are

can face any adversity in this strange land. 2 The gods of my people are a comfort to me so far from home. 3 I hold no greater cause than my service to my people. 4 My freedom is my

Belashyrra

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

initiative ties), Belashyrra can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; it can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: An eye opens on a solid surface within 60 feet of

’s lair is known to touch remote areas of the Shadow Marches and caverns below Xen’drik. A region containing a passage to Belashyrra’s lair is warped by its magic, which creates one or

Adult Crystal Dragon

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. 5 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

A Man on the Inside

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

thug, Ned Shakeshaft, to the house to await the characters in a remote bedroom on the first floor. Ned pretends to have been knocked out, gagged, bound, and left to die by unseen attackers. After

being “rescued” by the characters, he aims to sow dissent, cause accidents, and otherwise make trouble as they explore the house. More information on Ned and how to incorporate him into the adventure can be found in area 15.

Continuing the Adventure

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack

Beyond Its Borders Historically, the land’s greatest threat came from invading forces on its northwest border. A remote area known as the Grim Expanse still bears the scars of battle, even half a

can all cause issues for travellers who traverse these waters, despite the best efforts of the realm’s naval forces.

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Underdark settlements are about to go to war, having been carefully manipulated by a deep dragon. A desperate ruler offers a reward to anyone who can uncover the true cause of the hostility. 8 A

away in a more remote chamber, draped in illusion spells and protected by traps and magical alarms. When triggered, those alarms summon the dragon’s minions and allies first, followed by the

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. 7 Two Underdark settlements are about to go to war, having been carefully manipulated by a deep dragon. A desperate ruler offers a reward to anyone who can uncover the true cause of the hostility

the rest of the lair, this chamber is lit by phosphorescent fungal blooms that give off soft green, blue, and purple light. Hoard Chamber. The dragon’s hoard is hidden away in a more remote

Mielikki

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

and the creatures that live within it. She is seen as a remote and spiritual deity — less human-like than many other gods. She’s not unmindful of people, but her attention and favor are difficult to

attract. She is the patron of rangers in the same way that Milil is the patron of bards, but even rangers rarely pray to her directly. They instead pray to Gwaeron Windstrom, who they believe will

College of Glamour

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

A Bard's Muse

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

Bard Subclasses

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

Chapter 1: Welcome to the Realms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

others. News and gossip are carried between population centers by caravans and ships that bring in supplies for trade and by traveling bards and minstrels who recount (or invent) stories to inform and

extraplanar exploration, “Faerûn” is more than large enough of a concept for them to comprehend. Except in the most remote or insular places, Faerûnians are accustomed to seeing people of different

Bard: College of Eloquence

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

Harpy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Harpy Winged Voice of Doom Habitat: Coastal, Forest, Hill, Mountain; Treasure: Any Mark Zug Hate-filled creatures, harpies strive to cause pain and bring an end to love and life. These monsters

their deaths on harpies’ vicious claws or amid natural perils. Harpies dwell in remote, dismal places tainted by tragedy and despair. Some tales claim harpies offended the gods and were transformed as

Background

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

dark monastery — and establishing its own cult. After much wandering in the mountains, Kwalish relocated to an equally remote location — Daoine Gloine, the mysterious city his expedition had

the sale of these packages went to this extremely worthy cause — and for 2018, you’ll find even more projects made available on the DMs Guild throughout the year. As part of these efforts, it’s our

Alignment

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

College of Swords

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

The Harpers

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

The Harpers

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

The Harpers

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

Features of Meletis

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

deities and various neighborhood shrines devoted to the pantheon as a whole. Inside the city, the wild lands feel like a remote threat. Perils from the sea present more obvious dangers, but a great

their banner. Undeterred, the rebels soldiered on against impossible odds. Seeing their dedication to the cause of freedom, the goddess Ephara came to the heroes. She offered to aid Kynaios and Tiro in

Reproduction

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

need to be mined out from a corpse that has turned to solid stone or metal. 2 Seedlings of the First World. At the heart of the world (underground, or in a remote area of pristine wilderness

relinquish one or more eggs. 3 Consuming Treasure. By eating a significant portion of their own hoards, dragons cause themselves to lay clutches of eggs. 4 Magical Crafting. Mirroring the creative

Githzerai in the World

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

. Intelligent creatures can act normally, but being in the affected area is unnerving to them, and if they investigate, they soon identify the citadel as the cause. The githyanki, however, find it in their

best interest to keep their citadels safe from discovery. Menyar-Ag prefers to plant them in desolate and rarely frequented places such as barren deserts or remote locations in the Underdark. The primary

Build Your Group

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

Druid Circles

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.

Ship of the Dead

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

Dragon Factions

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

Bronze Dragon Adventures

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

both leaders to discover which has the worthier claim. 8 A bronze dragon fears that a remote library-fortress is no longer the best place to safeguard an infamous tome called the Antitheorem

privateers who prey on pirates and accept government commissions if the dragon deems a cause worthy. 4 An ancient bronze dragon guards a merfolk monastery that’s risen mysteriously from the depths, prompting attacks by greedy coastal nations even as the monks warn of a coming apocalypse.

Yuan-ti

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

Yuan-ti Yuan-ti are devious serpent folk devoid of compassion. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves

worship of Merrshaulk waned, he went into slumber. Merrshaulk’s priests are yuan-ti abominations that maintain traditions of living sacrifice and cause suffering in the god’s name. With enough vile acts

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