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Player’s Handbook
Plumb the Depths of Magical Knowledge
Bards of the College of Lore collect spells and secrets from diverse sources, such as scholarly tomes, mystical rites, and peasant tales. The college’s
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
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Daggersword Flourish. Choose the option that corresponds to the daggersword’s current form (see Daggersword Shift below):
Longsword. Xenk magically detaches the longsword’s blade from its
);{"diceNotation":"3d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Longsword", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and is knocked prone. At the end of the current turn, the blade magically
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Ink Blade. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Ink Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2
);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ink Blade","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ink Blade","rollDamageType
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Ink Blade. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Ink Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 3
);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ink Blade","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ink Blade","rollDamageType
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
, with little grasp of metaphor or nuance.
The death priests occupy the highest roles in kraul society. They lead the buzzing chants of the kraul rites. Their inscrutable clicks and buzzing can summon
crippling necromantic magic, and the presence of death seems to fortify them. They draw power from the defeat of their enemies and channel it to their followers, ensuring the continuation of the cycle.
The current leader of the kraul is a death priest named Mazirek.
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
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 juggling, and mock
combats. Though they use their weapons to entertain, they are also highly trained and skilled warriors in their own right.
Their talent with weapons inspires many blades to lead double lives. One blade
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
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 juggling, and mock
combats. Though they use their weapons to entertain, they are also highly trained and skilled warriors in their own right.
Their talent with weapons inspires many blades to lead double lives. One blade
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as
Monsters
Keys from the Golden Vault
a machine. What was once her torso is now a steel carapace that can discharge jets of scalding steam. Her left arm ends in a humming blade. Her right arm ends in a metal shield. Her eyes are shiny
, metallic red orbs that can see through illusions.
In her current form, Tockworth ruthlessly seeks to destroy anyone and anything that stands in the way of her ultimate goal, which is to become a
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Magic Weapon. The Blade of Avernus is a magic weapon that functions as a vorpal sword.
Random Properties. The sword has the following randomly determined properties, as described in chapter 7 of the
sword against that devil.
Infernal Recall. As an action, you can use the sword to cast word of recall. Creatures transported by this spell appear in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of the current
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
of eternity. It has no sense of empathy or compassion, driven only to unmake so that the resulting base elements of reality can fuel the multiverse’s endless cycles of creation and destruction
to parley with Ygorl are known to have been driven to madness in the process.
Death and Destruction. Ygorl’s most notable possession is an adamantine scythe with the slaad word for death
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Forged by the archwizard Ahghairon, this intelligent battleaxe was crafted to defend Waterdeep. Its current wielder is a former member of Force Grey named Meloon Wardragon (see appendix B), but the
defense against the axe, which passes through that spell’s barrier of magical force.
When you hit a fiend or an undead with the axe, cold blue flames erupt from its blade and deal an extra 2d6
Lizardfolk
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
have more in common with iguanas or dragons than they do with humans, dwarves, or elves. Lizardfolk possess an alien and inscrutable mindset, their desires and thoughts driven by a different set of
rage against their enemies. They simply observe and react as a situation warrants.
Lizardfolk lack meaningful emotional ties to the past. They assess situations based on their current and future
Monk
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
shadow on a balcony a stone’s throw away. She slides her blade free of its cloth-wrapped scabbard and peers through the open window at the tyrant prince, so vulnerable in the grip of sleep
seriously, approaching their adventures as personal tests of their physical and spiritual growth. As a rule, monks care little for material wealth and are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
K: Shrine of Evil Chaos The Cult of Chaos performs evil rites in this cave, subtly drawing monsters to inhabit the Caves of Chaos and bring strife to the Borderlands. The current cult leader is Ivlis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
daggersword’s current form (see Daggersword Shift below):
Longsword. Xenk magically detaches the longsword’s blade from its hilt, launching the blade at a creature he can see within 30 feet of himself. The
target must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the target is impaled by the blade, taking 14 (3d6 + 4) piercing damage, and is knocked prone. At the end of the current turn, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Centaur of Attention After being driven from his home in Neverwinter Wood by marauding orcs, Xanth the centaur has taken refuge in the hills around the barrow. When he spots the characters, Xanth
overrun with orcs in league with half-orc spellcasters. Deep in the forest, atop a cave-riddled hill, is a circle of standing stones where the evil half-orcs perform their dark rites.” Xanth avoids
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
a lively debate on the current state of the Race of Eight Winds. Detention is run by a halfling who calls herself Brandy. She claims to be a excoriate, driven from House Ghallanda after refusing to
large meeting rooms, and a small concert hall. Rumors say that this is an outpost of the secret Circle of Song, a society of bards and entertainers spread across Khorvaire; others swear that House
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bard Subclass 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
their traditions. This section presents the College of Lore subclass. College of Lore Plumb the Depths of Magical Knowledge Bards of the College of Lore collect spells and secrets from diverse sources
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
paladins are driven by a personal goal that either complements or transcends the dictates of their oaths. Paladins who swear different oaths might have the same personal goal, differing only in how they
sworn to do, or die trying. 4 Leadership. You will win a great battle that bards will sing about, and in so doing, you will become an example to inspire others. 5 Faith. You know your path is righteous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
Court of Whispers The denizens of the Court of Whispers barter for current knowledge. Heralds, criers, bards, and griots buy and sell information from the fifteen founding civilizations active in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Elves Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as she danced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
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Pact of the Blade. If your patron is the Archfey, your weapon might be a slender blade wrapped in leafy vines. If you serve the Fiend, your weapon could be an axe made of black metal and adorned with
iron, holding spells of conjuration and a wealth of forbidden lore about the sinister regions of the cosmos, a gift of the Fiend. Or it could be the tattered diary of a lunatic driven mad by contact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Court of Whispers The denizens of the Court of Whispers barter for current knowledge. Heralds, criers, bards, and griots buy and sell information from the fifteen founding civilizations active in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
chains binding the city to the infernal iron posts sinking into Avernus must be severed, and the city must be returned to the Material Plane. FORGING THE BLADE OF AVERNUS
At some point after the
destruction of the Sword of Zariel, Zariel gives her servants (including the characters if they have taken on that role) the task of forging a new blade for her. This endeavor comes with the following
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->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
by binding the current barons and monarchs to their will or by tearing down the current systems and creating something new. In stories driven by action, the Aurum can fund expeditions to exotic lands
and use magical doomsday devices to hold cities for ransom. In adventures driven by intrigue, the Aurum provides an opportunity to explore the lure of gold, and how far the characters might go in the service of an amoral patron.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
appropriate, reflecting their love of intrigue. Classes that specialize in melee combat are rare among the Zil. The soldiers of Zilargo include rogues, bards, wizards, and artificers. The Trust. In
active agent, you could receive missions tied to your current adventures. If you and your companions are fighting the Emerald Claw, you might have a secondary assignment to eliminate a specific Claw
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
lives. One blade might use a circus troupe as cover for nefarious deeds such as assassination, robbery, and blackmail. Other blades strike at the wicked, bringing justice to bear against the cruel and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Harpers Any smart, non-evil character can join the Harpers of Waterdeep. Bards and wizards are especially welcome. Harpers are altruists who work behind the scenes to keep power out of the hands of
evil tyrants. In the current situation, it doesn’t take long for them to suspect that the Zhentarim is wholly or partially responsible for the escalation of violence in Waterdeep. Harper spies might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Current Events Minor issues are nothing unusual in the Dessarin Valley. Bands of savage humanoids from the Sword Mountains or the Evermoors occasionally raid here. Human barbarians known as the
, eager to build a place where they could openly practice their vile rites. Others were brutal thugs, power-hungry dabblers in forbidden magic, or fanatics lured by the call of evil. At first the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
of the same blade. As a dwarf of the Five Nations, consider how widespread your family is and where their roots lie. Are they soldiers? Priests or politicians? Architects or stonemasons? Are you close
to your relatives or have you had a falling out—or potentially lost your kin in the Last War? Likewise, consider what you did in the war and how that reflects on your current actions. Were you a






