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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
live by.
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I am always the first to offer a compliment.
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Get off my snowfield, you immature bipeds! When I was a wyrmling, people respected their elders!
Crystal Dragon Ideals
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
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set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel—to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries
of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the words I live by.
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I am always the first to offer a compliment.
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Get off my snowfield, you immature bipeds! When I was a wyrmling, people respected their elders!
Crystal
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
magic set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel — to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries
Learning from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
magic set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel — to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries
Learning from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
work—those are the words I live by.
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I am always the first to offer a compliment.
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Get off my snowfield, you immature bipeds! When I was a wyrmling, people respected their elders
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
All play and no work—those are the words I live by.
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I am always the first to offer a compliment.
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Get off my snowfield, you immature bipeds! When I was a wyrmling, people respected
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
critical factor, of course; the best ones make the best music, and some bards are continually on the lookout for an improvement. Perhaps just as important, though, is the instrument’s own entertainment
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
realize they enjoy hunting together.
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A tempestuous marid continually floods the carefully dried-out lair of a topaz dragon.
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A sahuagin baron attempts to gain the support of other sahuagin
sun and have no desire to get wet, beyond enjoying a bit of sea spray in the air. But they love being able to see the water, so they build their lairs on the heights of seaside cliffs or near perfect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
important to members of the order, and they share a trust normally reserved for siblings. They seek to uphold justice as best they can, and to continually test their mettle against the forces of evil
devout follower of Tyr and a member of the Order of the Gauntlet, Sir Lanniver is the most respected figure among the factions in Gauntlgrym. Little surprises him at this point in his life, and he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
spot by nightfall. Azbara Jos remains with the cultists during this time, and Jamna expresses her desire to stick with the characters until they uncover the treasure’s destination. The cultists spend a
of Neverwinter. A cold, coastal marsh called the Mere of Dead Men lay between the road and the coast. Over the years, the mere continually expanded. Each time it grew, it flooded the road, which had
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
city of Sharn, which is both the cultural heart of Breland and a nexus for intrigue and diplomacy. Bards have much to gain from the company of other bards, as they exchange news, stories, and songs
. For this purpose, long ago a group of the finest bards in Sharn founded the Circle of Song, an alliance of entertainers and adventurers. The Circle of Song is an informal organization, open to any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
spot by nightfall. Azbara Jos remains with the cultists during this time, and Jamna expresses her desire to stick with them until they uncover the treasure’s destination. The cultists spend a day resting
Neverwinter. A cold, coastal marsh called the Mere of Dead Men lay between the road and the coast. Over the years, the mere continually expanded. Each time it grew, it flooded the road, which had to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, or else they’re just not doing their part. Fire Prophet Through all-consuming ambition and a desire to punish all who ever thwarted her dreams, the tiefling Vanifer has risen to leadership of the
Eternal Flame cult. Beneath her refined exterior is a steel edge of scorned pride. And underneath her hard pride lies a desire for murder and mayhem. Vanifer harbors a fierce hatred for all who think
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
firmly in the world by associating the class with a particular race or culture. For example, you might decide that bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards represent the magical traditions of four
. You could break that down still further: bards of the College of Lore could be high elves, and bards of the College of War could be wood elves. Gnomes discovered the school of illusion, so all wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
dark lord of Nessus, strives to subjugate the cosmos to satisfy his thirst for power. To do so, he must continually expand his infernal armies, sending his servants to the mortal realm to corrupt the
unswerving loyalty, without which that fiendish plane would become as anarchic as the Abyss. At the same time, it is in the nature of devils to scheme, creating in some a desire to rule that eclipses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
traditionalists remember the terrible times during the Sea Princes’ raids and have no desire to see the crown’s ambitions lead to open war. The smugglers who operate in the area tend to be traditionalists. Most
turned a blind eye to their troubles. Their loyalty to the king runs second to their desire for peace and quiet. Eda Oweland Eda (CG female human noble) is the current senior member of the town
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
make decisions for most prides, these leaders rising from among the oldest or best-respected women of the pride. Generally, leonin communities avoid outsiders, particularly armed groups of soldiers and
Swiftclaws, and many bards and wizards come from these prides as well. Speaker Brimaz looks beyond Oreskos and wonders
if there is a future for his people in the outside world
(PETER MOHRBACHER)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
respected his wife’s desire to treat with them on occasion. Neri continued to visit the small folk from time to time even after the upheaval — until the day came when she failed to return from one of
small folk. She visited them often in the years before the ordning was sundered, rising up out of the sea to meet them on the shores of the Sword Coast. Neri continually urged her husband to respect the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
current situation, Duke Stelmane is in no position to oppose attempts by her fellow dukes to seize the reins of power in Baldur’s Gate. Duke Dillard Portyr Duke Dillard Portyr was once a respected
goes out of his way to avoid stress. He shows well in social situations, but is easily manipulated in the political arena. He is known for listening with concern, showing an earnest desire to help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
contrast to the stiff regimentation of the rest of the Nine Hells, the laws that govern Abriymoch allow the place to operate as a carnival in which any wanton desire can be fulfilled. Justice in All Its
who are desperate to attain positions of power and status entreat her, as do those who — for whatever reason — need to be loved, feared, or respected. Fierna takes a direct interest in the soul trade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
current situation, Duke Stelmane is in no position to oppose attempts by her fellow dukes to seize the reins of power in Baldur’s Gate. Duke Dillard Portyr Duke Dillard Portyr was once a respected
goes out of his way to avoid stress. He shows well in social situations, but is easily manipulated in the political arena. He is known for listening with concern, showing an earnest desire to help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the force of the onslaught. Condemned devils are typically trapped in cages, which are lowered on chains to hang beneath the platforms. From such a vantage, the prisoners are continually battered by
whatever they desire can be obtained without violating a legal precedent. Her petitioners want power, money, and love, but they want to come by it within the bounds of the law. An ambitious prince who is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
abates only when it kills and eats intelligent creatures. Other prey might provide temporary sustenance, but it does nothing to quell Yeenoghu’s hunger. Gnolls wander the land continually in search of
new victims, rarely sleeping and never settling down. Only a large-scale assault, such as the massacre of an entire village, can satisfy their desire even temporarily. A sated gnoll rests, knowing
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
, uncaring of the events of the world. They remarked on how the halflings enjoyed the simple pleasures of the moment, such as food and music, family, and friendship, and how they seemed to desire no more than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, but given the extent of the losses against the orcs, it would be little surprise if their newer recruits were more smiths than warriors, serving their realm out of a sense of duty rather than a desire
known written copies have ever been reported. Only a privileged few non-dwarves have ever heard the Dirge in its entirety, and dwarf bards who want to perform this epic must demonstrate great skill in
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
—signs of her fervent desire to prove her connection and dedication to Djaynai. Personality Trait. “I have more important matters to attend to than you.” Ideal. “Tradition must be preserved at all costs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Raxivort. The desire to please Raxivort weighs heavily on all their decisions. When things aren’t going well for them, xvarts naturally assume that Raxivort is angry. To appease their troubled lord, they
warlock before returning to the howling chaos of Pandemonium. Raxivort’s warlocks are respected and feared in xvart society, but they have little interest in political power. They scour the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
. “Candlefoot. I can be myself around him.”
Flaw. “I have trouble showing my true feelings, which makes me seem aloof.”
Shon the Hunchback
CHAPTER 5: PALACE OF HEART’S DESIRE
Shon knows that
.”
Thinnings the Butler
CHAPTER 5: PALACE OF HEART’S DESIRE
Zybilna’s butler appears as a lanky man clad in faded brown clothes. Thinnings longs to see Prismeer’s archfey freed from temporal stasis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. “Candlefoot. I can be myself around him.”
Flaw. “I have trouble showing my true feelings, which makes me seem aloof.”
Shon the Hunchback
CHAPTER 5: PALACE OF HEART’S DESIRE
Shon knows that
.”
Thinnings the Butler
CHAPTER 5: PALACE OF HEART’S DESIRE
Zybilna’s butler appears as a lanky man clad in faded brown clothes. Thinnings longs to see Prismeer’s archfey freed from temporal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
of dealing with the characters honestly, since inferior beings don’t merit such treatment. Using its Probing Telepathy, it discerns each character’s greatest desire, then uses this information
a tightly sewn oilcloth — an instrument of the bards (Cli lyre) found by a cultist years before. The lyre is the cult’s greatest treasure, and has been kept as a gift for the leader that the cultists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, to try new things, to imagine what they desire and then pursue it, and to be kind to others. In return for this freedom from the usual requirements of religion, Corellon expects them to address
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->Storm King's Thunder
. Silverymoon is an enlightened place, with a great library, breathtaking temples and shrines, and respected schools of magic, art, and music. Its beauty awes visitors and is the subject of many bardic songs
are even more formidable than the knights and have served the city well for years. Silverymoon is also a haven for Harpers — not surprising, given that many Harpers are wizards and bards. Grand and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
an avalanche as it attacks. Overlords and Minions. Blue dragons covet valuable and talented creatures whose service reinforces their sense of superiority. Bards, sages, artists, wizards, and assassins
with no provocation, especially when dealing with potential threats to its territory. When dealing with sentient creatures, a green dragon demonstrates a lust for power that rivals its draconic desire
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
are well received by a gold dragon, as long as they aren’t bribes. Reserved Shapeshifters. Gold dragons are respected by the other metallic dragons for their wisdom and fairness, but they are the most






