brutality being diffusing class renown

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

experience earns renown among other bards. Indeed, after telling so many stories about heroes accomplishing mighty deeds, many bards take these themes to heart and assume heroic roles themselves

22 4 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 20th +6 Superior Inspiration 4 22 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Class Features As a bard, you gain the following class features.

Entertainer - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

occupation or social class that frequents the establishment. This contact is delighted to talk with you, and to listen. Variant Entertainer: Gladiator A gladiator is as much an

Flaw 1 I’ll do anything to win fame and renown. 2 I’m a sucker for a pretty face. 3 A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. That kind of trouble seems to

Guild Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

suggested characteristics (personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws). Each guild entry also provides personal contacts; suggestions for your alignment, race, and class; and a list of spells that you can

add to your spell list if you’re a member of a spellcasting class. Guild Spells The spellcasters of Ravnica’s guilds have a style of magic specific to their guild. A guild’s description includes a list

Schools of Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, a few class options suggest the existence of magic-using organizations in the world — bardic colleges and druid circles — which are up to you to flesh out. You could decide that no formal structures

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

Using This Book

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

, archmages of multiversal renown, and the remnants of futuristic societies. This book provides a means of traveling between these and other adventures: the Infinite Staircase. Unlike spells such as

Plane Shift, the staircase can be accessed by characters of any class or level. It merely requires happening on the right door. The adventures in Quests from the Infinite Staircase can be worked into

Orc Eye of Gruumsh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

stop there, digging and ripping the blade back and forth unrelentingly until he took the head off the dwarf king’s shoulders. — An account of War Chief Hartusk’s brutality in the aftermath of the

Battle of the Cold Vale Orc Eye of Gruumsh Medium humanoid (orc), chaotic evil Armor Class 16 (ring mail, shield) Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18) Speed 30 ft. STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1

Dolphins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

swimmers from sharks and other aquatic predators. Dolphin Medium Beast, Unaligned Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2) Speed 0 ft., swim 60 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX

Material Plane, and they are faithful allies to any who battle the forces of gloom and brutality under the waves. Dolphin delighters often accompany groups of sea elves, tritons, and tortles as

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

with panache. Since most of your franchise compatriots likely think “panache” is some kind of elven delicacy, it’s all the more impressive. Jumping a small pit? Land with the flourish of a world-class

power comes the great responsibility — of not being lame. When you use your spells and class features to denigrate your enemies into an early grave, you need to have a number of tried and true

Jim Darkmagic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

found in markets and town squares, performing feats of mundane legerdemain. The renown he has earned for these feats is nearly equaled by the reputation that follows him as chief arcanist (and occasional

become a “real wizard” — by which he means a fake wizard — full time. Jim Darkmagic Medium humanoid (human), chaotic neutral Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) Hit Points 40 (9d8) Speed

Frost Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

place in the ordning depends on evidence of physical might, such as superior musculature, scars from battles of renown, or trophies fashioned from the bodies of slain enemies. Tasks such as hunting

, childrearing, and crafting are given to giants based on their physical strength and hardiness. Frost Giant Huge giant, neutral evil Armor Class 15 (patchwork armor) Hit Points 138 (12d12

More Downtime Activities

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

comfortable lifestyle at half the normal cost (see chapter 5, “Equipment,” in the Player’s Handbook). Gaining Renown A character can spend downtime improving his or her renown within a particular

organization (see “Renown” in chapter 1). Between adventures, a character undertakes minor tasks for the organization and socializes with its members. After pursuing these activities for a combined number of

Life in Siabsungkoh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

when addressing strangers. Newcomers who learn the customs and work within the cultural framework, however, can earn places and renown within the communities. Spirits of the Land Most Siabsungkoh

times of hardship. Names Names in Siabsungkoh are shaped by family identity, class, and trade. The following names are among the most common in Siabsungkoh: Feminine. Aom, Pathma, Ratari, Suree

Index of Stat Blocks — Monsters and NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

offers new race and class options, reflecting the unique character of Ravnica as a Magic setting, and the creatures and characters seen on Magic cards. You can also use this material in any other D&D

setting. Race and class are only the skeleton of a character, though, and chapter 2 is aimed at helping you add flesh to those bones in order to make a character who is an integrated part of Ravnica’s

Relentless Killer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

into shadow and infamy. Fixated on a specific individual or type of victim, it pursues its target with single-minded obsession. Relentless Slasher Medium Fiend Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit

, crushing stalagmites and blades of glass all conveniently appear in order to aid a juggernaut’s brutality. Every juggernaut considers a certain area its territory and visits destruction upon all

Duergar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

against their enemies while urging them to acts of brutality, all the while concealing his identity. Duergar Hammerer The hammerer is a bipedal construct with a duergar strapped inside it. One of its arms

invaders. Duergar Hammerer Medium construct, lawful evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6) Speed 20 ft. STR 17 (+3) DEX 7 (−2) CON 12 (+1) INT

Baphomet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Baphomet Civilization is weakness and brutality is strength in the credo of Baphomet, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He is worshiped by those who want to break the confines of civility and

Armor Class 22 (natural armor) Hit Points 319 (22d12 + 176) Speed 40 ft. STR 30 (+10) DEX 14 (+2) CON 26 (+8) INT 18 (+4) WIS 24 (+7) CHA 16

Demon Types

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

rage. It channels this demonic fury in its death throes, falling within a blast of fire that can destroy even the hardiest foes. Balor Huge fiend (demon), chaotic evil Armor Class 19 (natural

Barlgura The barlgura represents the savagery and brutality of the Abyss. Barlguras gather in packs to take down tougher foes, keep gruesome trophies from their victories, and decorate their territory

Mortuary Basement Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

, Chaotic Good Armor Class 13 Hit Points 22 (4d4 + 12) Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover) STR 10 (+0) DEX 16 (+3) CON 16 (+3) INT 13 (+1) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 12 (+1) Skills Arcana

, read, and write Common. Once a tabaxi bard of great renown, Thaeziagnuz has a case of writer’s block. Piles of crinkled obituaries surround the skull’s desk. The cranky demilich is initially

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

of the early knights achieved renown for their heroics. Today, the Knights of the Unicorn continue to call the Helm and Cloak their informal headquarters. The establishment is even run by two retired

house adjoining her family’s estate. The Rillyn School is about to graduate its first class of students, all of whom have trained with Yvandre for at least five years and have won her approval with their

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

of the early knights achieved renown for their heroics. Today, the Knights of the Unicorn continue to call the Helm and Cloak their informal headquarters. The establishment is even run by two retired

-wielding school in a guest house adjoining her family’s estate. The Rillyn School is about to graduate its first class of students, all of whom have trained with Yvandre for at least five years and have

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