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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate light, or channel positive energy for healing and
rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
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A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate light, or channel positive energy for
Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
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A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
refract light, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate light, or channel
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
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
light, or channel positive energy for healing and nurturing.
Creating a Crystal Dragon
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the greatest 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
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unpredictable. Some draconic bloodlines produce exactly one sorcerer in every generation, but in other lines of descent every individual is a sorcerer. Most of the time, the talents of sorcery appear as
their spells as warlocks do. By learning to harness and channel their own inborn magic, they can discover new and staggering ways to unleash that power. Unexplained Powers Sorcerers are rare in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
draconic bloodlines produce exactly one sorcerer in every generation, but in other lines of descent every individual is a sorcerer. Most of the time, the talents of sorcery appear as apparent flukes. Some
learning to harness and channel their own inborn magic, they can discover new and staggering ways to unleash that power.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
draconic bloodlines produce exactly one sorcerer in every generation, but in other lines of descent every individual is a sorcerer. Most of the time, the talents of sorcery appear as apparent flukes. Some
learning to harness and channel their own inborn magic, they can discover new and staggering ways to unleash that power.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
returning to its nest. If the characters approach on flying mounts, the roc attacks them only if they approach within 120 feet of its nest and it can see them. Characters above the canyon have the
option of climbing down into the jagged rift at a point of their choosing. The sounds of their descent are muffled by the wind.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
descent into the earth. With the cultists dead, goblins and other creatures moved in, and they have survived here for hundreds of years.
The goblins, which belong to the Durbuluk tribe (“Dominator” in
stationed in other rooms. For example, three kobolds from one area 16 could be stationed in area 15 with orders to set an ambush for returning invaders. Or, four goblins from one area 36 could be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
darkness.” The family’s crest is a lit torch with three embers rising from the flame, set against a purple background. In the wake of the family’s descent into Undermountain and madness, this crest has
devoted to each other and are obsessed with returning their family to prominence and ultimately seizing control of Waterdeep.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
as the Open Lord of Waterdeep, he has thrown his full attention and effort into the rebuilding of the city from which he claims descent. Whatever people’s opinions are of his claim to Neverwinter’s
Road, and is seeking other ways to repair and improve the city. Even if he can never prove his descent from Lord Nasher Alagondar, the people of Neverwinter have accepted his leadership. (My rumored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
caldera drop away from the edge of the cone, making a 60-foot descent to the lava below. The rough rock of the caldera is not overly difficult to climb, but the area grows increasingly hot as
creatures descend. Pillared Hall. The dragon sleeps in the large hall on the left edge of the map, where a row of crumbling pillars supports the ceiling and a narrow channel of lava keeps the hall hot. Hoard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Draconic Bloodline Your innate magic comes from draconic magic that was mingled with your blood or that of your ancestors. Most often, sorcerers with this origin trace their descent back to a mighty
at 18th level, you can channel the dread presence of your dragon ancestor, causing those around you to become awestruck or frightened. As an action, you can spend 5 sorcery points to draw on this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Draconic Bloodline Your innate magic comes from draconic magic that was mingled with your blood or that of your ancestors. Most often, sorcerers with this origin trace their descent back to a mighty
18th level, you can channel the dread presence of your dragon ancestor, causing those around you to become awestruck or frightened. As an action, you can spend 5 sorcery points to draw on this power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Bladesinging When faced with the endless onslaught of magical possibilities, many wizards suffer identity crises. Some overcome, some break, and some become sword-bards.
Tasha
Bladesingers master
, a bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many who have observed a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
College of Creation One bard’s song of creation is the score to another person’s nightmares.
Tasha
Bards believe the cosmos is a work of art—the creation of the first dragons and gods. That
creative work included harmonies that continue to resound through existence today, a power known as the Song of Creation. The bards of the College of Creation draw on that primeval song through dance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
is an ideal candidate, as is the unicorn Mooncolor (see “Demon Zapper”). Sacrificing such a creature to Arkhan is an evil act. In battle, Arkhan uses branding smite to channel the radiant power of
shift to return to the realm of his deity, Surtur. Returning to the demon zapper, the characters find that Ralzala also honors her word. After gulping down the empyrean’s blood to free herself from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
apartments and storefronts rises up on either side of a channel of sluggish, tainted water. The structures down near the waterline are empty and desolate, while the ramshackle additions built over
than from stone.
A narrow timber bridge sags across the channel, leading from the back of a crooked alley to what appears to be a partially sunken galley whose structure has been incorporated into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
initial descent into Undermountain and asks them to keep an eye out for Kressando, a 22-year-old man with fair skin and dark curly hair, trained in the arts of stealth and thievery. She also tells
, area 21n) and discover how Esvele’s brother met his untimely end. Returning Kressando’s ring to Esvele completes the quest and places her in the party’s debt. Throne of the Coronal Volothamp Geddarm
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
perfect household servants—if only they would stop trying to kill the dragon’s guests.
6 A crystal dragon wyrmling is placed in a monastery to learn the teachings of the monks before returning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
: Thanatos Known as the Demon Prince of Undeath and the Blood Lord, the demon lord Orcus is worshiped by Undead and by living creatures that channel the power of undeath. A brooding and nihilistic entity
embodies the loathsome corruption of chaos and evil. A descent into the Abyss is a journey into a hostile and uncharted environment. It’s also an opportunity to confront the evil in one’s own heart and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
is trapped by the terrain. A dark tarn pools under the hill’s slopes, surrounded by numerous smaller lakes. A hidden drainage channel deep underwater connects to the subterranean Black Lake, providing
up camp at least 90 feet from the path and doesn’t take any action that might draw attention, the returning orcs pass by without spotting the campsite. Otherwise, the orcs notice the camp when they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
area B10, and announce their presence to the salamanders in area B22 before returning to their posts. When the hold is on high alert, a third erinyes from area B15 takes up position in the gatehouse’s
fissure in the volcano’s slope leads into a small cave not visible from the stronghold below. Kalimrax lairs here, returning for a few hours every evening to rest and check on her hoard, which consists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
numerous smaller paintings, mostly of young people.
During the day, characters are most likely to encounter Vordell, the housekeeper (commoner), here, setting the table or returning clean dishes and
duration of the spell). Once the glyph is triggered, the trunk is safe to open. Treasure. The trunk contains, among personal items and clothing of little value, the instrument of the bards (Canaith mandolin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
in, returning him to combat with half his normal hit points. Controlling the Orrery Components Depending on which components the Six managed to steal in episode 5, and whether the characters gave up
creature controlling the orrery components at the heart of the ritual can channel their magic as a bonus action with a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana) check. Splugoth has advantage on this check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
The dungeon’s denizens make frequent use of these lit tunnels. The thick smell of incense hangs in the air (see “Dungeon Features” above). Smooth stone trenches cut into the floors channel water and
robes and masks in these wardrobes before leaving the dungeon and returning to the city above. The wardrobes along the west wall stand empty. Characters who search the wardrobe on the south wall find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
; the ability to hear the call is a rare gift. Depending on Corellon’s need, the god might call a few dozen or several thousand elves to gather, each elf returning to Corellon’s body temporarily for
be with. Stories of Hanali’s romantic adventures among elves and other mortals are perennial favorites when sung by elf bards and poets. In Arvandor, Hanali maintains a hidden pool called Evergold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, affording an unobstructed view of area U2 as the characters complete their descent. Wall of Stone. When the countdown timer reaches zero, a wall of stone magically appears on the stairs at the point marked
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->Acquisitions Incorporated
travel, Hoobur has so far failed to find the rotor of return, but he doesn’t mind. He has claimed the lighthouse since returning here from Phandalin, finding the basement laboratory to be a perfect
within the lens. A successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check subtly sabotages the runes scribed into the lens. A character can expend one use of Channel Divinity to force divine power into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
descends 1 foot for every 10 feet of horizontal distance covered. At the end of the flight, the wearer lands on its feet and the glider is intact. If the wearer tries to accelerate the rate of descent
hours later. Casting a hallow spell on the crypt prevents the banshee from returning for as long as the spell lasts. Treasure. Read the following text when the characters investigate Patrina’s crypt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
the githyanki scouts now inhabiting area B7. Returning to Illithinoch. The characters can return to Illithinoch through the gateway for seven days. After that, the gateway becomes unstable. A character
creatures in the fluid if it swims nearby. If the characters are quick and careful, they can avoid the purple worm’s notice. Each mile of descent, the characters must make a DC 14 Strength (Athletics) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
tricks with good humor. Copper dragons are particularly fond of bards. A dragon might carve out part of its lair as a temporary abode for a bard willing to regale it with stories, riddles, and music. To
mortal companions with whom it develops strong friendships. Silver dragons must step away from their humanoid lives on a regular basis, returning to their true forms to mate and rear offspring, or to tend