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Dungeon Master’s Guide
An Instrument of the Bards is superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a bard college. The Instruments of the Bards table lists the
spells common to all instruments, as well as the spells specific to each one and its rarity. A creature that attempts to play the instrument without being attuned to it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom
Species
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
philosophy often become bards, diplomats, mediators, or translators. Others, fascinated by their distant connection to the Fey, seek to build bridges between the Material Plane and the Feywild of
Thelanis. These Khoravar often become druids or warlocks with archfey patrons.
Khoravar Traits
Creature Type: HumanoidSize: Medium (about 4–6 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this speciesSpeed: 30 feet
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
Ghastly Visions. Each creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of the dream eater must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is frightened of the dream eater until the
start of the creature’s next turn. If a creature’s saving throw is successful, the creature is immune to this dream eater’s Ghastly Visions trait for the next 24 hours.
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Instrument of the Bards
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Magic Items
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
following table lists the spells common to all instruments, as well as the spells specific to each one and its rarity. A creature that attempts to play the instrument without being attuned to it must
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Agile Flier. Opportunity attacks against the screaming devilkin have disadvantage while it is flying.
Ceaseless Screaming. Any creature other than a screaming devilkin that starts its turn within 30
feet of one or more screaming devilkins and can hear it must make a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure the creature is incapacitated until the start of its next turn. On a success, the creature
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
False Appearance. While the sable remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal statue.
Pack Tactics. The sable has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the
sable's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
Surprise Attack. If the sable surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Design Specialization. When the android is created, it gains one of six possible designs suited for its role (choose or roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Design
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Force Strike", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or have the
Monsters
Dragon of Icespire Peak
Martial Role. The warrior has one of the following traits of your choice:
Attacker. The warrior gains a +2 bonus to attack rolls.
Defender. The warrior gains the Protection reaction below.Longsword
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longbow","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Protection (Defender Only). The warrior imposes disadvantage on the attack roll of a creature within 5 feet of
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d10+5", "rollType":"damage
faithful consider it worth the risk, as the resulting creature is gifted with innate magic and physical might. The draegloth usually serves its creator, lending its thirst for destruction to the creator
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
. Roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Fluxbending Overcast"} to determine the effect:
1–3. The blastseeker teleports, swapping places with a creature it can see
within 30 feet of it.
4–6. The blastseeker and each creature within 10 feet of it must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or take 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10","rollType":"damage
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arcane Eruption", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage, and the drow can push the target up to 10 feet away if it is a Large or smaller creature.
Spellcasting
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3/day each: dimension door, fireball, invisibility
1/day each: darkness, faerie fire, levitate (self only)Protective Shield (3/Day). When the drow or a creature within 10 feet of it is hit by
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
":"damage","rollAction":"Charge","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Spell Turning. The
);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Fire Breath"}. The sentinel exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Pack Tactics. The kobold has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the kobold’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated
typically fill the role of advisor, and when threatened, a scale sorcerer lashes out with colorful magic.
A scale sorcerer who resides in or near a dragon’s lair may serve as that dragon&rsquo
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Don’t get sentimental. A beast is a tool. Our role is to find the right tool for the task and to make sure they’re of the finest quality. Nature is our kingdom; never forget that we
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Represented by the hippogriff, House Vadalis plays an important role in daily life, offering meat, mounts, and more. Vadalis isn’t one of the most powerful houses, but its barons are generally
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType
":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.From this usurped office, he coordinates all cult activities in Ten-Towns. It's a role he carved out for himself by asserting that
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Shield Charge"}. The giant moves up to 30 feet in a straight line and can move through the space of any creature smaller than Huge. The
first time it enters a creature’s space during this move, that creature must succeed on a DC 21 Strength saving throw or take 36 (8d6 + 8);{"diceNotation":"8d6+8","rollType":"damage","rollAction
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
":"damage","rollAction":"Charge","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Heated Body. A creature that touches
and messengers, and a few were created to emulate beauty found among the animals of the mortal world. Each exhibits abilities suited to its role, with some behaving like companionable creatures or
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the end of another creature’s turn. The warlord regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Command Ally. The warlord targets one ally it can see within 30 feet of it. If the
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Frighten Foe (Costs 2 Actions). The warlord targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. If the target can see or hear it, the target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
).
Sanguine Sense. While Y’demi isn’t blinded, she can see any creature that isn’t an Undead or a Construct within 60 feet of itself, even through total cover, heavily obscured areas
the target is a creature, it can’t regain hit points until the start of the Y’demi’s next turn.
Blood Boil (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage, and if the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the start of Steel Crane’s next turn.
Whip
","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage or, if the target is a creature, Steel Crane can grapple the target instead (escape DC 15). Steel Crane can’t make attacks with the whip while using
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, though more ornate garments and armour may be loaned to individuals by their herd in honour of taking on a specific role or responsibility.
Their settlements are filled with map-halls and navigation
temporary companions.
Tarandus Traits
Creature Type: HumanoidSize: Medium (about 7–8 feet tall)Speed: 35 feet
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Fear Aura. Any creature hostile to Bel that starts its turn within 20 feet of him must make a DC 23 Wisdom saving throw, unless Bel is incapacitated. Unless the save succeeds, the creature is
frightened until the start of its next turn. If a creature’s saving throw is successful, the creature is immune to Bel’s Fear Aura for the next 24 hours.
Innate Spellcasting. Bel’s
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
).
Sanguine Sense. While the blood mage isn’t blinded, it can see any creature that isn’t an Undead or a Construct within 60 feet of itself, even through total cover, heavily obscured areas
damage. If the target is a creature, it can’t regain hit points until the start of the blood mage’s next turn.
Blood Boil (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check.Multiattack. The raptor makes two attacks with its beak.
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +5
messengers, and a few were created to emulate beauty found among the animals of the mortal world. Each exhibits abilities suited to its role, with some behaving like companionable creatures or stoic
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollAction":"Hooves", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Serrated Tail
looses a bolt of lightning in a line that is 60 feet long and 10 feet wide. Each creature in the line must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Sting"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Sting","rollDamageType
","rollAction":"Nests"} hellwasps, with each hellwasp having an equal voice and role in the society.
Hellwasp Telepathy. Hellwasps communicate with one another via a form of telepathy perceptible only to their kind.FireCold
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Psychic Knife"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30 ft., one creature. Hit: 21 (5d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"5d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Psychic Knife
their leader, Extus Narr. Narr was in consideration for elevation to the role of Oracle of Strixhaven, but when the Founder Dragons passed him over in favor of Jadzi, his bitterness knew no bounds. He
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
+ 5);{"diceNotation":"1d8+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Cargo Tentacle", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the grappled
specialized for its role. Robots are programmed with intelligence, understanding, and usually loyalty to their creators. Despite that, long-operating robots sometimes develop their own personalities and ideas
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
: 10 (1d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d10+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tentacle", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the
see within 120 feet of itself. The grenade explodes in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on that point, creating one of the following effects (robot’s choice):
Concussion Grenade. Each creature
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
with two hands.
Bite (Hybrid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4);{"diceNotation
, which is likely a kraken or some other ancient being of the deep. While wearing the mind and body of the person they once were as a sort of mask, the creature is bent on fulfilling their master&rsquo
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
hit","rollAction":"Eldritch Bolt"} to hit, range 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 20 (3d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"3d10+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Eldritch Bolt","rollDamageType":"force"} force
neogi and often fills the role of captain aboard a nightspider (see the Astral Adventurer’s Guide). The void hunter pledges fealty to one or more stellar entities in exchange for a taste of
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
to say, and the message can be understood by any creature that has an Intelligence score of 2 or higher.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the zodar fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed
.
Forced Teleport. The zodar magically warps space around one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself. The target must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 22 (4d10
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
creature takes an action to shake it.
Spellcasting. The drow casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At
. In communities free of Lolth’s sway, they serve as spies tasked with foiling the plots of that demon lord’s cult. In any role they take on, they move undetected until the moment they
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
creature takes an action to shake it.
Spellcasting. The drow casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At
other houses. In communities free of Lolth’s sway, they serve as spies tasked with foiling the plots of that demon lord’s cult. In any role they take on, they move undetected until the
Compendium
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? Ah, then what manner of music they would bring to this world!
— Fletcher Danairia, master bard
Bards bring levity during grave times; they impart wisdom to offset ignorance; and they make the
ridiculous seem sublime. Bards are preservers of ancient history, their songs and tales perpetuating the memory of great events down through time — knowledge so important that it is memorized and passed