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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
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A moonblade passes down from parent to child. The sword chooses its bearer and remains bonded to that person for life. If the bearer dies, another heir can claim the blade. If no worthy heir exists
wielder is either in a trance or asleep.
Personality
Every moonblade seeks the advancement of elvenkind and elven ideals. Courage, loyalty, beauty, music, and life are all part of this purpose
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Platinum Brilliance (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the aspect would be reduced to 0 hit points, his current hit point total instead resets to 500 hit points, he recharges his Breath
pray to Bahamut to uphold honor and justice, or when they need courage to face a great threat. In the most dire situations, a powerful follower of Bahamut who makes a tremendous sacrifice—a vast
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. The target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken, and Strahd regains hit points equal to that amount. The
reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises the following night as a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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
statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it.
Psychic Step. The dragon magically teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it.
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
any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it.
Psychic Step. The dragon magically teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Death Scenes When a character is reduced to 0 Hit Points, the player sometimes has to sit out one or more rounds of combat with nothing to do but roll Death Saving Throws. One way to keep a player
these possibilities: On a Successful Death Save. A memory that inspires hope and courage. A beloved person who would urge the character to cling to life. A thought of something to live for. A favorite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Personality. Every moonblade seeks the advancement of elvenkind and elven ideals. Courage, loyalty, beauty, music, and life are all part of this purpose. The weapon is bonded to the family line it is
bonded to that person for life. If the bearer dies, another heir can claim the blade. If no worthy heir exists, the sword lies dormant. It functions like a normal longsword until a worthy soul finds it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Hatred.
Research. The character must spend time researching the nature of familiars that have bonded with new masters. When the character feels ready, they must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence
(Arcana) check. The DC for this check is reduced by 1 (to a minimum DC of 10) for each day the character spent in research beforehand.
Casting the Spell. The character must have Virgil present for the
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
locations such as the City of the Dead. Harper support comes in these ways: The Harpers make common and uncommon potions and scrolls available to the adventurers at a reduced or deferred cost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Located in the Clifftop district of Upper Dura, this organization has a sterling reputation as a source of reliable explorers and champions. Clifftop adventurers are known for their courage and integrity
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
from his perch, silently landing on the ground as he draws a nine-sectioned chain whip from around his waist.
“You’ve got courage. I’ll give you that. But before you get a chance to fight Bak Mei
the attack is reduced by 1d10 + 10. If the damage is reduced to 0, Steel Crane catches the missile if it’s small enough to hold in one hand and Steel Crane has a hand free.
Slow Descent (3/Day). When Steel Crane falls, he can slow his descent, taking no damage from the fall.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
principles of honor, courage, and justice. They adorn their armor and clothing with images of growing things — leaves, antlers, or flowers — to reflect their commitment to preserving life and light in the
. Let the light of your joy and courage shine forth in all your deeds. Oath Spells You gain oath spells at the paladin levels listed. Oath of the Ancients Spells Paladin Level
Spells
3rd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
College of Creation One bard’s song of creation is the score to another person’s nightmares.
Tasha
Bards believe the cosmos is a work of art—the creation of the first dragons and gods. That
creative work included harmonies that continue to resound through existence today, a power known as the Song of Creation. The bards of the College of Creation draw on that primeval song through dance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
respected. Loyalty. Your word is your bond. Without loyalty, oaths and laws are meaningless. Courage. You must be willing to do what needs to be done for the sake of order, even in the face of overwhelming
your own health for that of the target creature, causing that creature not to take the damage. Instead, you take the damage. This damage to you can’t be reduced or prevented in any way. Unyielding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Adventurers and dragons alike pray to Bahamut to uphold honor and justice, or when they need courage to face a great threat. In the most dire situations, a powerful follower of Bahamut who makes a
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Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 30 (155,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +9
Platinum Brilliance (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the aspect would be reduced to 0 hit points, his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Ship of the Dead The Last Breath is a space galleon that has been reduced to 90 hit points. Unless the characters take defensive measures, the galleon comes close enough for its captain, Grimzod
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
earlier, the dragon tortoise might come to their aid, tearing through the mastaba with its claws to aid its saviors. If She’s Losing. If Zikzokrishka is reduced to 50 hit points or fewer, she tries to
, magical or not, to reach areas V4 and V5. The character who bonded with the golem can command it to use its sapphire to break the seal and open the door. If the golem is instructed to open the door
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
from a questionable individual and advising others to do the same. This aspect of the halfling mind-set accounts for what members of other races often characterize as courage. A halfling about to enter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the Nine and elected to swell the ranks of her armies through the aggressive recruitment of mortal souls. Her agents offer gifts of martial skill and courage to any who are willing to bargain. Zariel
other features, but recent activity in the Blood War has reduced it to a blasted wasteland. The few structures still standing are citadels constructed by the devils to repel attackers, to be rebuilt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
name on that page, which can contain a number of names equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of one name). When any creature whose name is on the page is reduced to 0 Hit Points but not killed
bonded with it. Until the bond ends, you have proficiency with the weapon, and you can use it as a Spellcasting Focus. Whenever you attack with the bonded weapon, you can use your Charisma modifier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
name on that page, which can contain a number of names equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of one name). When any creature whose name is on the page is reduced to 0 Hit Points but not killed
bonded with it. Until the bond ends, you have proficiency with the weapon, and you can use it as a Spellcasting Focus. Whenever you attack with the bonded weapon, you can use your Charisma modifier for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
winged creature large and strong enough for you to ride. Along the way, you gain an increasing share of the awe-inspiring power of dragons. Consider the source of the draconic spirit you have bonded
. The drake remains until it is reduced to 0 hit points, until you use this feature to summon the drake again, or until you die. Anything the drake was wearing or carrying is left behind when the drake
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
following tenets:
Endeavor to be known by your deeds. Face hardships with courage. Inspire others to strive for glory. Level 3: Inspiring Smite Immediately after you cast Divine Smite, you can expend one
light; they love the beautiful and life-giving things of the world more than any principles of honor, courage, and justice. They often adorn their armor and clothing with images of growing things—leaves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Jessamine (N female Chultan human assassin, her hit point maximum reduced to 58) doesn’t speak often. When the council finds itself divided on an issue, however, Jessamine usually casts the deciding vote
royal blood in her veins, and few have the courage to dispute the wise, old trader. She’s a secret member of the Ytepka Society (see “Factions and Their Representatives”), and she has forged ties with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strahd von Zarovich With his mind sharp and his heart dark, Strahd von Zarovich is a formidable foe. Courage and lives beyond measure have been lost to him. Reread chapter 1, “Into the Mists,” to
damage. The target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken, and Strahd regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
believe that their appearance derives from the primal fear inspired by fiendish creatures, while bards assert that panic, being such a repulsive emotion, is embodied by an equally ugly creature
+ 7) slashing damage plus 19 (3d12) necrotic damage. Any creature reduced to 0 hit points by this attack dies, with its body and everything it is wearing and carrying, except magic items, exploding
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
studying the notes learns the following: Cult Experiments. The cult’s leader, Zalryr, is experimenting with ways to magically siphon secrets from an individual’s soul. Early experiments reduced
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
Rattle and thought it best to adopt them before they harmed themselves or someone else. The orphans are Neutral; they have bonded with their adoptive mother and don’t know what happened to their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
companion into battle and fights at its side. Heldalf and his mammoth flee if either of them is reduced to 30 Hit Points or fewer.
Talking with Heldalf. If the characters want to converse and know Giant
“Challidax’s Rage” below). Once engaged in combat, Challidax is ruthless; she doesn’t care if she harms Aerstigga in her attempts to defeat the characters. If Challidax is reduced to fewer than 100 Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
of the world and can communicate with other creatures. In extremely rare cases, groups of these creatures band together, creating colonies. These bonded mimics cooperate to create larger objects than
chooses up to three creatures within 300 feet of it. Each target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or have its speed reduced to 0 until initiative count 20 on the following round, as pieces of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Hellish Rebuke reaction, which she can use twice per day (but only once before her next turn). If she is reduced to fewer than half her hit points, Thalamra tries to escape through the nearest secret door
appears to be the shadow of a pudgy, horned fiend with small wings.
The man is Thavius Kreeg, the former high overseer of Elturel. Formerly a priest of Torm (god of courage and self-sacrifice), he lost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
scare off the characters. The ettercaps lack the courage to fight anything bigger than a pixie, but they defend themselves if attacked. An ettercap reduced to 22 hit points or fewer tries to flee by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
reduced to dust. Unless noted otherwise, a character’s life expectancy is around 100 years. If a character is killed in this way, the multiversal glitch causes them to reappear somewhere out of the other
). Treasure. A character who searches the room finds curios worth 15,000 gp, a dagger of venom, a suit of demon armor, and an instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp), all designed with vulpine shapes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
reduced to half their number. P11. Hunter’s Den Water drips from the stalactites in this serene cave, echoing through the gloom. Wide rock ledges extend around the perimeter, and natural stone islands
serve as bonded mounts for two Dark Tide knights (see chapter 7) who live in the hut on the island. One knight is standing guard on the island when the characters first arrive; the other one is resting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
characters into the hold’s interior. If reduced to 50 hit points or fewer, Kalimrax retreats to her lair in area B10. Cranes. Three large, wooden cranes extend over the harbor. They are used to lift cargo
here when he isn’t conducting business in area B25 or entertaining visitors in area B26. Treasure. The lyre is an instrument of the bards (Cli lyre) decorated with carvings of phoenixes. Jarazoun