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Ranger
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Basic Rules (2014)
whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract
, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
that there are as many kenku origin stories as there are kenku. Some of them paint their genesis as a curse, being a flightless bird people doomed to mimic other people’s creations. Other kenku
Span
The typical life span of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesn’t meet a violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
characteristic if none of the suggestions below fit your character.
Fey Characteristics
d8
Characteristic
1
Your wings are like those of a bird.
2
You have shimmering, multicolored
cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead.
Life Span
The typical life span of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesn&rsquo
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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
future.
2
An ancient crystal dragon is stalked by a villainous ranger who has already claimed a dozen draconic trophies.
3
An ancient crystal dragon follows a pod of whales from one sea to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Greensingers The Greensingers are devoted to the fey, and serve as mediators between the fey and mortals. The ranks of the Greensingers include bards as well as warlocks with Archfey patrons; a druid or ranger might also serve a specific archfey.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Ranger Rough and wild looking, a human stalks alone through the shadows of trees, hunting the orcs he knows are planning a raid on a nearby farm. Clutching a shortsword in each hand, he becomes a
whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Ranger Rough and wild looking, a human stalks alone through the shadows of trees, hunting the orcs he knows are planning a raid on a nearby farm. Clutching a shortsword in each hand, he becomes a
whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the bards, each of which is named after one of the colleges. See chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for the game statistics of these magic instruments. Long ago, bards who sought the rank of
tradition fell when the colleges went into decline, but some bards dream of restoring it. College of Fochlucan The original College of Fochlucan once stood on the northeastern edge of Silverymoon. Many years
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
outside life, not for those still within its loom. Still I shall tell you of my lifetime and my clan’s lifetime, as my clansong has not been sung in over a century. In reverie, the People may learn all
it there as an anchor moors a ship. Others buoy it up or make it flutter joyously like the wings of a bird. Some memories lie in wait like predators, ready to leap out when the mind or the heart is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
52–54 Helm of Comprehending Languages 55 Immovable Rod 56–57 Instrument of the Bards (Doss lute, Fochlucan bandore, or Mac-Fuirmidh cittern) 58–59 Lantern of Revealing 60–61 Nature’s Mantle 62–63 Oil
3 spell) 33–36 Folding Boat 37–40 Glamoured Studded Leather 41–44 Heward’s Handy Haversack 45–48 Horseshoes of Speed 49–52 Instrument of the Bards (Canaith mandolin or Cli lyre) 53–56 Ioun Stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
the last known refuges of the Chionthar dusthawk (use the hawk statistics), a once-common raptor whose numbers precipitously declined over the last century as regional turmoil and the ever-spreading
slums outside Baldur’s Gate consumed its habitat. Local legend holds that the dusthawk was Balduran’s favorite hunting bird, and that the Chionthar population is descended from his own personal hunting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the last known refuges of the Chionthar dusthawk (use the hawk statistics), a once-common raptor whose numbers precipitously declined over the last century as regional turmoil and the ever-spreading
slums outside Baldur’s Gate consumed its habitat. Local legend holds that the dusthawk was Balduran’s favorite hunting bird, and that the Chionthar population is descended from his own personal hunting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Ranger All that is gold does not glitter. But frankly, if you’ve got the choice, take the glittering gold every time. That nonshiny stuff loses a ton of resale value. Loving nature, exploring the
ranger makes the difference between forlorn failure and fabulous success. Even when a franchise engages in commerce in the cities and towns of the realm, a ranger’s keen senses, sharp blades, and flesh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
moon), which he blamed for his father’s untimely death. Consumed with bitterness, the Dark Ranger, as Vanrak came to be known, secretly embraced Selûne’s sister: Shar, the Lady of Loss. By the Year of
, and murder. The Lords ordered the immediate capture of the Dark Ranger, but by the time the City Watch had breached the gates of his villa, Vanrak and his followers had already fled through a secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
takes it back to its nest to be devoured.
The peryton is a bizarre creature that blends the body and wings of a bird of prey with the head of a stag. Its strangest feature is its shadow, which appears
humanoid rather than reflecting the creature’s physical form. Sages postulate that the first perytons were humans transformed by a hideous curse or magical experiment, but bards tell a different tale
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
cloak or disguise one’s appearance), and proficiency with skills such as Deception, Performance, and Sleight of Hand all greatly benefit the Chameleon. Bards and rogues, as well as characters with
thronged by reporters, judge Haliss ir’Cronn took her seat for the first session in what some are calling the “trial of the century.”
Barath Drinn, a Karrn who has been living in Wroat since the end of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dhakaani. The Heirs of Dhakaan are an agnostic society and don’t have clerics, paladins, or druids. Their focus is on martial excellence, and their spiritual leaders are bards, who inspire their warriors
fighters, bards, or rangers. Bugbears cultivate a focused battle rage and are typically barbarians, serving as shock troops. Goblins are largely artisans and laborers, but exceptional goblins join the
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->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
for battle. I served in the Guard for a century, but I’ve yet to test the newcomers to see just what they’re made of. If you are fortunate enough to be granted entry to Adbar, be wary of walking
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->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Dimernesti group in their priest’s absence, is pious, curious, and insightful. Having survived in the deadliest depths of the Turbidus Ocean for over a century, he knows better than to venture into
a majestic bird with outstretched wings.
A follower of Habbakuk or a character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the bird on the door as a blue phoenix, the symbol of
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
the area aggressively, unaware that the dragon is spying on them—and intends to demand recompense at some point in the future.
2 An ancient crystal dragon is stalked by a villainous ranger who has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
The Walking Statues Over a century ago, just one of these eight behemoth statues stood visible at the northern foot of Mount Waterdeep, on a bluff called Gull Leap. Ninety feet tall, it resembled a
stone. Its gaze looks up toward the sphere, and the pattern of bird droppings around its eyes gives it the appearance of weeping. All about the statue, climbing up its chest and on its knee and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
past century. Darkhold Vale I was curious about my source’s tale, and so when I had cause to be in the region, I made my way toward Darkhold. An enormous mountain peak called the Gray Watcher of the
lived in fear and suspicion, with a hearty helping of racial prejudice; my first visit to Darkhold nearly a century ago was occasion for me to hear some of the vilest epithets attached to my kind that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
least a century. More than a few elves claim to have experienced this benefit, and the truth of it is attested by many bards — sometimes in all earnestness, sometimes with a knowing wink. Priests of
Common Symbol
Aerdrie Faenya CG Air, rain, fertility, birth Life, Tempest, Trickery Bird silhouetted against a cloud
Angharradh CG Wisdom, growth, protection Knowledge, Life, War
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the
regrettable eyesore by others. It was built nearly a century ago by the eccentric wizard Ramazith, a sailor from faraway Durpar who acquired a vast knowledge of the deeps — and equally vast wealth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the
landmark by some and a regrettable eyesore by others. It was built nearly a century ago by the eccentric wizard Ramazith, a sailor from faraway Durpar who acquired a vast knowledge of the deeps — and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
clasps an Instrument of the Bards (Ollamh harp), which she acquired in her youth. Taking the harp, plucking one of its strings, or removing the glass key from around Yemi’s neck ends the Sequester spell
early. Yemi, who has been in stasis for almost a century, looks to be in her fifties. She knows all the lost verses of the Awakening Song. Once she is no longer under the Sequester spell’s effect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
with fire-hurling catapults aimed toward the Evermoors. Mornbryn was a ranger of some fame in the North centuries ago, and legend has it that his treasure-filled tomb is hidden somewhere close by. The
confirms that the Hunt Lords were human. As it happens, the rumors are true. The Hunt Lords played all sorts of terrible games at the expense of their wealthy employers. A century and a half ago, to escape
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
seagulls to inspect those ships and their crews more closely. A daring bronze dragon might slip aboard a ship in the guise of a bird or rat, inspecting the hold for treasure. If the dragon finds a
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