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Player’s Handbook
. But Bards’ depth of knowledge and mastery of magic sets them apart.
Becoming a Bard...
As a Level 1 Bard
Gain all the traits in the Core Bard Traits table.
Gain the Bard’s level 1
Core Bard Traits
Primary Ability
Charisma
Hit Point Die
D8 per Bard level
Saving Throw Proficiencies
Dexterity and Charisma
Skill Proficiencies
Choose any 3 skills
Classes
Player’s Handbook
Core Sorcerer Traits
Primary Ability
Charisma
Hit Point Die
D6 per Sorcerer level
Saving Throw Proficiencies
Constitution and Charisma
Skill Proficiencies
Choose 2
, crystal;Arcane Focus (crystal), Dungeoneer's Pack, and 28 GP; or (B) 50 GP
Sorcerers wield innate magic that is stamped into their being. Some Sorcerers can’t name the origin of their
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
preceded him, incorporating equally healthy amounts of magical training and innate eldritch prowess. However, despite a natural talent that could have allowed him to make a name for himself as a court
follows him as chief arcanist (and occasional arsonist) for Acquisitions Incorporated. And although his skills as an adventurer and real wizard remain highly sought after, Jim looks forward to a well
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
thinking of his older brother as the successful one.) But he can be quick to show self-consciousness when talking of where he came from, and he never speaks of the name he bore in that former life.
After
adventurer was nearly cut short during a battle of which the bards still sing. Unleashing a devastating attack with the aptly named Apocalypse Dagger, the rogue destroyed a giant single-handedly — and lost
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
use by the faction’s operatives), haven keepers, and message drop minders, to name a few. At the core of every faction are those who don’t merely fulfill a small function for that
knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and
Goliath
Legacy
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three syllables long. Clan names are five syllables or more and end in a vowel.
Birth names are rarely linked to gender
wisdom in their leadership, for they can rarely count on a wisdom grown with age.
Goliath Names
Every goliath has three names: a birth name assigned by the newborn’s mother and father, a nickname
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
little interest in what people say about it.
Ongoing Mutations
Because the verdan have not dwelled long in the world, they are still discovering new things about themselves. Chief among these
to change those names when they wander into a human area. A verdan is also not hesitant to change their name as their physical appearance changes — or, indeed, whenever the mood strikes them
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Tail","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.The ferocious screaming devilkin are bizarre fey creatures spawned by overwhelming moments of panic. Despite their diabolic appearance and name, are
denizens of the Feywild. Sages 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
Half-Orc
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
, ambition, and self-discipline to go far indeed, as Mhurren had. He was master of a tribe that could muster two thousand spears, and the strongest chief in Thar.
— Richard Baker, Swordmage
Whether
name for a human name. Some half-orcs with human names decide to adopt a guttural orc name because they think it makes them more intimidating.
Male Orc Names: Dench, Feng, Gell, Henk, Holg, Imsh, Keth
Dwarf
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
some areas are off limits even to them.
The chief unit of dwarven society is the clan, and dwarves highly value social standing. Even dwarves who live far from their own kingdoms cherish their clan
kind of dedication, even if it gets them in trouble more often than not.”
Dwarf Names
A dwarf’s name is granted by a clan elder, in accordance with tradition. Every proper dwarven name
backgrounds
live by their wits, such as Rogues and Bards, find the call of a crossroads gambler appealing, though anyone could find themselves in the position of playing for stakes higher than they could ever
of a long-missing gambler who was hopeful to win their fortune from a being they describe but fail to name
4
The preserved foot of a rabbit, owl, or weasel
5
A six-sided die that somehow seems to have too many 2s when closely examined
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A silver-plated ivory chess rook
Orc
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
chief can plan where to send raiders next.
The territory that orc war parties cover can extend for many miles around the lair, and any encampment or settlement of elves, dwarves, or humans in that
strongholds, and then decorated with uniquely orcish accessories.
A war wagon is a source of great pride for a war chief, comparable to a human army’s banner or flag. Many are clad in armor and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bard Core Bard Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Bard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose any 3 skills (see “Playing the Game
Instrument of your choice, Entertainer’s Pack, and 19 GP; or (B) 90 GP Invoking magic through music, dance, and verse, Bards are expert at inspiring others, soothing hurts, disheartening foes, and
Lizardfolk
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
plans, or cultivating other methods to progress beyond their simple existence as hunters and gatherers.
Hapless Soft Ones
At their core, lizardfolk view other humanoids with an indifference verging on
notable deeds or actions. For example, Garurt translates as “axe,” a name given to a lizardfolk warrior who defeated an orc and claimed his foe’s weapon. A lizardfolk who likes to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
any other entertainer. But Bards’ depth of knowledge and mastery of magic sets them apart. Becoming a Bard... As a Level 1 Bard Gain all the traits in the Core Bard Traits table. Gain the Bard’s level
Bard EVYN FONG An Inspiring Performer of Music, Dance, and Magic Core Bard Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Bard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Charisma Skill
Bugbear
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
indolence offers no clue to how vicious the creatures are. Bugbears are capable of bouts of incredible ferocity, using their muscular bodies to exact swift and ruthless violence. At their core
terrifying to them as bugbears are in the eyes of many other races. His name is rarely spoken, and never above a whisper. Skiggaret’s influence manifests at times when bugbears are forced to act
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Running the Adventures To run these adventures, you need the fifth edition core rulebooks: the Player’s Handbook, the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and the Monster Manual. Text that appears in a box like
this is meant to be read aloud or paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text.
When a creature’s name
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
carried blue key cards to access delicate machinery or important research data. A blue key card unlocks blue and red doors. Yellow Key Cards. Only the chief engineers carried yellow key cards, which grant
access to the observatory, damselfly bay, and inner core. A yellow key card unlocks yellow, blue, and red doors. Casting a Knock spell on a red door’s lock suppresses the lock for 10 minutes, casting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Goliath Names Every goliath has three names: a birth name assigned by the newborn’s mother and father, a nickname assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three
change them to refer to an individual’s notable deeds. Goliaths present all three names when identifying themselves, in the order of birth name, nickname, and clan name. In casual conversation, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
At the hub of each of these quarters is a cluster of enormous core towers. A web of bridges and platforms connects many of these vast spires, and smaller turrets sprout from the edges of the core
ward, a middle ward, and a lower ward. Each ward is made up of a number of districts, so that the location of a place in Sharn can be expressed with a combination of a ward name and a district name. More information about each of the wards and the districts in them appears later in this chapter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Running the Adventures To run these adventures, you need the fifth edition core rulebooks (Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual). Text that appears in a box like this is
meant to be read aloud or paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text.
When a creature’s name appears in bold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Running the Adventure To run this adventure, you need the D&D fifth edition core rulebooks: Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual. The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for
most of the creatures found in this adventure. All other necessary stat blocks are included in appendix A. When a creature’s name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue pointing you to its stat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Secret of Chief Yarb-Gnock Ruling a goblin horde is a thankless job. That’s a hard lesson for a rock gnome sorcerer to learn. Five years ago, before Icewind Dale became the perpetually frozen
adopted the name given to him by the goblins and spent the next several months engineering ways to improve their standard of living. Long after the other members of the caravan had been eaten, Yarb-Gnock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Running the Adventure To run the adventure, you need the fifth edition core rulebooks (Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual). Text that appears in a box like this is meant to
most of the creatures encountered in this adventure. When a creature’s name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue pointing you to its stat block as a way of saying, “Hey, DM, you’d better get
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Running the Adventure To run the adventure, you need the fifth edition core rulebooks (Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual). Text that appears in a box like this is meant to
be read aloud or paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance as described in the text.
When a creature’s name appears in bold type
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Running the Adventures To run these adventures, you need the fifth edition core rulebooks: Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual. Text that appears in a box like this is meant
for most of the creatures encountered in these adventures. When a creature’s name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue pointing you to its stat block as a way of saying, “Hey, DM, get this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
Running the Adventure To run the adventure, you need the fifth edition core rulebooks: the Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual. When a creature’s name appears in bold type
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
,” the big wererat says. He takes a step forward, arms extended and hands open. “Chipgrin’s the name. I’m chief of the Goldwhisker clan. Shall we talk?”
Forty svirfneblin wererats (see “Encounters in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
Using This Supplement To use this supplement, you need the fifth edition core rulebooks (Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual). Text that appears in a box like this is meant
to be read aloud or paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text.
When a creature’s name appears in bold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Sorcerer Core Sorcerer Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D6 per Sorcerer level Saving Throw Proficiencies Constitution and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, Deception
, and 28 GP; or (B) 50 GP Sorcerers wield innate magic that is stamped into their being. Some Sorcerers can’t name the origin of their power, while others trace it to strange events in their personal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Sorcerer EVYN FONG A Dazzling Mage Filled with Innate Magic Core Sorcerer Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D6 per Sorcerer level Saving Throw Proficiencies Constitution and
Daggers, Arcane Focus (crystal), Dungeoneer’s Pack, and 28 GP; or (B) 50 GP Sorcerers wield innate magic that is stamped into their being. Some Sorcerers can’t name the origin of their power, while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
raiders who pillage and destroy any caravan or homestead they come across. The Uthgardt take their name from Uthgar Gardolfsson, a great hero-chief who battled giants and conquered much of the North before
clans, each with its own chieftain and tribal shaman. The chieftains of a particular tribe choose one among them to become the great chief of the tribe, with power comparable to a monarch. The Uthgardt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
react to these unique tastes. Leadership Each Tletepec village is ruled by a rotating assembly, a group of five rulers led by an assembly chief. The chief is chosen through a series of trials that
, every village assembles a communal offering to the gods to request blessings, chief among them protection from disaster. The gathered offerings are carried by a caravan of walkers and wagons to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, yielded a faculty able to revive the college, and the House of the Harp adopted the Fochlucan name once again. Most of its bards study and practice the methods of the College of Lore, as described
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
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
, or else the gods would not have set you upon it. 6 Glory. You will lead the world into a grand new era, one that will be branded with your name.