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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing songs, and telling
tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover secrets and turn them
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing songs, and telling
tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover secrets and turn them
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Basic Rules (2014)
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
still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of bards is an attempt to snatch and harness those echoes, subtly woven into their spells and powers. The greatest strength of bards is their sheer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
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
hard study and some measure of natural talent that most troubadours and jongleurs lack. It can be hard to spot the difference between these performers and true bards, though. A bard’s life is spent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
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
hard study and some measure of natural talent that most troubadours and jongleurs lack. It can be hard to spot the difference between these performers and true bards, though. A bard’s life is spent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. Half-elves often revere the gods of the culture in which they were raised, although some rebel against their upbringing, seeking out the gods of the other aspect of their heritage, or feeling a calling
or need to do so. As with any people, half-elves often choose a favored deity based on their calling or profession: Corellon Larethian, Azuth, or Mystra for wizards, Solonor Thelandira or Mielikki
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
like these exist in your world. Wizards (and bards and druids) might be so rare that a player character learns from a single mentor and never meets another character of the same class, in which case
hierarchy, he is allowed to wear the red and green robes of a master. Of course, when he wears these robes, his occupation is easily identified by those who know of the cabal. This recognition could be a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
chapter, the lore and maps in chapter 1 might inspire you. Similarly, the racial traits in chapter 2 can be applied to the stat blocks in appendix B to create such memorable NPCs as goliath champions, kenku master thieves, and tabaxi bards.
; for example, the “Orcs” section contains stat blocks for various kinds of orcs, including tanarukks (demonic orcs). Immediately following this chapter are two appendices that contain additional stat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Whispers Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing
songs, and telling tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover
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->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
fine, billowing robes—this is Zisatta. Zisatta Zisatta The aloof Zisatta is a member of the High Court and commands Janya’s security forces, called the Billowing Patrol for their sable robes that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the tieflings’ stat blocks: The tieflings are lawful evil. They have these racial traits: They know the thaumaturgy cantrip, and Charisma is their spellcasting ability for this spell. They have
, the two often sneak away from her watchful eye. Nana dresses in flowing red robes. She is a female tiefling cult fanatic who relaxes in the twins’ playroom (area C17) when she’s not with the children
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
attack or be damaged. In Draconic, they accuse the characters of trespassing, calling them desecraters and betrayers. A character can calm the spirits by assuring them in Draconic of the party’s
the golem. M3: Flooded Passage This chamber transitions from natural stone to walls and a floor of worked marble blocks. The passage tilts down to the southwest, where a carving depicts a dragon in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
members’ stat blocks). If the characters are defeated or surrender, they’re taken as prisoners to Camp Carrionclay (detailed later in this chapter). Dragon Army Patrol d4 Encounter 1 8 baaz
canyons of the Northern Wastes Golem. The golem resembles a proud-looking human with fine robes and an aura of sunbeams around its head. The magic that animates the golem was designed to safeguard the gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
wooden sleds pulled by canines as big as wolves. The closest driver calls out, “Can we be of service?”
The figure calling to the party is Vellynne Harpell (see appendix C), a wizard of the Arcane
on it, their acid-eaten forms visible through gashes in their hide armor. Steering the other two sleds are four Icewind kobolds, two per sled. (See appendix C for the kobolds’ stat blocks.) Each sled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
-appointed reference librarians work at each of these circular desks (use any of the professor stat blocks found in chapter 7 if needed). All are expert scholars and powerful mages. They can provide
hats, scarves, tunics, robes, gloves, and other apparel embroidered with the Strixhaven star or with the sigil of any of Strixhaven’s colleges. Costs range from 5 cp to 5 gp or more, at your discretion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the Church and the nation in pursuit of the highest ideals of the faith, as they crusade against the forces of evil across Khorvaire. But are they fulfilling that high calling? Or are they just as
Persuasion (or sometimes Intimidation) and Religion can be useful for this character. Many clerics fill this role, but devout bards can also be effective Teachers. Some Teachers bring skills from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
sensitive to holy praise. While aboard the ship, bards and other musicians are allowed to play only secular tunes.
Article 3: Coward’s Consequence. Those who abandon their post or shirk their duty
), a dead-eyed ogre zombie, and a tiefling ghost named Agony; see Boo’s Astral Menagerie for vampirate stat blocks. The following rules apply to Agony the ghost: As long as the Last Breath has at least
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
red tattoos. Two humans in simple red robes accompany him.
“Welcome to the answering ceremony,” the tattooed man intones, “where astrology and prophecy intertwine to answer all. What is your question
?”
Lurg (lawful evil, human tower sage) conducts this ceremony. Two tower hands loyal to Lurg accompany him (see appendix B for both stat blocks). If allowed to run its course, the ceremony is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
painted purple, and every dusty knickknack on the shelves is dyed a deep violet. The hairless old gnome sitting cross-legged on the counter wears plum-colored robes. His cheeks are decorated with nine
own domain, the gnome settled in Waterdeep, bought the Old Xoblob Shop from its previous owner, and tried renaming it after himself, yet everyone kept calling it the Old Xoblob Shop. He therefore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Two magic items are displayed here as well. Anstruth Harp. An exquisitely crafted harp sized for a human rests on a shelf. This instrument of the bards was acquired from a human bard who counseled
young to be schooled. Emotionally, each child is the giant equivalent of a four-year-old human. The floor of this room is covered with toys, balls, blocks, dolls, and stuffed animals. A stuffed yeti
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the robes of an oracle approaches and promises to give you the answer to all of life's problems for 42 copper crowns. 43–44 A human and an elf kiss passionately in an alley near your path. They notice
–84 An old goblin offers to pierce your ears or nose for 5 copper crowns. She claims, "It will be painless. I know magic!" 85–86 A figure in red robes preaches, "The Last War was not the last! As long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
feet and rising 30 feet above the river’s surface. Constructed of heavy basalt blocks, the bridge’s piers are plated with iron. B2: Gatehouse Two mighty towers of black stone flank the fortress’s iron
cruelty. Gruk-Gruk B4: Prison Yard Huge blocks of rough basalt lie scattered about the center of this spacious yard, where ten armored duergar oversee a large number of haggard prisoners. The prisoners
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
privilege of entering the library unaccompanied. Erudite Outfitters & Clothiers Seekers and members of the Avowed can buy new robes or have their well-worn clothes mended at this modest exchange. In
1492 DR, the exchange is managed by Feldmar Bisset III, a human acolyte of Gond, an expert tailor, and a sericulture hobbyist. He and his family fashioned a place among the Avowed, crafting robes and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
open plaza stretches for 100 feet on each side of the tower, ending at the island’s edge. Tower Patrol. Three Dragon Army officers mounted on Dragon Army dragonnels (see appendix B for both stat blocks
wall depicts a handsome, long-haired man in flowing robes, radiating golden light. Fountains burble to the north and south. The east wall holds a single door to the north and a double door to the south
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
blocks) take meals here. They glance up at anyone who enters the room, but they pay no attention to characters dressed as Dragon Army troops. If a fight breaks out here, the soldiers resting in area O8
Army soldiers only with a successful DC 22 Charisma (Deception) check. If Hask believes he’s being tricked, he stands and attacks while calling for the soldiers in area O11, who arrive after 1 round
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
to help Caer-Dineval resolve its fishing disputes with Easthaven and Caer-Konig. The one calling the shots is a tiefling named Kadroth, who answers to someone named Levistus. C15. Old Library This room
-foot-square, 2-foot-thick, half-submerged slab of blue marble that blocks access to area C23. This slab is far enough away that characters won’t see it with torches or darkvision unless they move
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
members of the Fraternity of Order, the Harmonium, and the Mercykillers. Immovable monuments to order, these factions’ imposing headquarters tower over the city blocks they occupy, surrounded by a
to reveal a slew of finely crafted weapons available for purchase. 6 Three Harmonium peacekeepers escort a manacled githzerai uniter to the Prison (both stat blocks are in Morte’s Planar Parade). As
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
robes for Ythryn’s elite. Characters who enter the store spot the spiders immediately. The spiders defend themselves if attacked but are otherwise nonthreatening. In the center of the interior, crystal
once. Treasure. A silk robe spun by the spiders is worth 250 gp. If the characters ransack the store, they find ten other silk robes (250 gp each) that are on display and weren’t damaged when the city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. In this case, they find two monks dressed in dun-colored robes waiting impassively in the hall. The monks ask what they want and the conversation proceeds in much the same way. Once the characters pass
the front door, read: This austere hall is finished in irregular blocks of dark basalt that form natural columns along the walls. The doors of the monastery’s front entrance face south, while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
faithful of the dark god hide their true calling and live otherwise normal lives as dock workers, fishers, or sailors. For years, they gathered once a month at the temple to venerate the dark god through the
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->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
holy symbol of Oghma, god of knowledge and patron to bards and wizards. If the check succeeds by 3 or more, the character intuits that rededicating the shrine to Oghma could help against the zombies
. Several individuals in gray robes slumber here peacefully despite the flickering torchlight.
Seven cultists sleep in these two chambers. Each cultist wears a hooded gray robe that has a desiccated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, the front gate remains barred but unguarded. K2. Gatehouse The gates open to a thirty-foot passage leading east. A portcullis blocks the far end of the passage, but you can see the castle yard on the
blocks the castle’s water gate (area K11). It only takes one person to operate the capstan, but lowering the chain to allow a boat to pass requires a character to use three actions cranking. Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
spectacles. She dabbled in adventuring before realizing she had little taste for danger and her life’s calling might involve more sedentary pursuits. Few guests know of Erlynn’s magical abilities, as
morning rites, as well as all-day observances every Godsday. Sarana, the temple’s Archpriest (Neutral Good), is a middle-aged, human woman wearing a sun-shaped headdress and yellow-and-gold robes. She is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
appendix C) is here, he is kneeling before the statue and calling on Deep Duerra (speaking in Dwarvish) to grant him the power to conquer his foes. Describe him as a soot-stained, gray-bearded duergar
stacks of granite tablets. Behind them lurks a long-bearded duergar wearing black robes and a tall black miter.
Klondorn Klondorn, the duergar priest of Deep Duerra and Xardorok’s trusted advisor