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Returning 35 results for 'days interests are bards'.
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
attacker.A product of life on a small-town farm, the rogue known as Viari carries fond memories of those childhood days and his loving family. (Well, except for that thing where his parents insist on
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 â and lost
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"Days"} days, the gemstone dissipates and the shard re-forms, regaining all its hit points and appearing in the place the gemstone once occupied or in the nearest unoccupied space.
Unusual Nature
. In this vessel, a draconic shard continues to pursue the interests and struggles that drove the dragon, perhaps even accompanying adventurers in the guise of an intelligent magic item and steering
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
bards and philosophers to partake in âthe Great Dialogueâ in the dragonâs mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can leave the lair
the lair returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The increased Hit Die recovery ends immediately. The existing abundance of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in âthe Great Dialogueâ in the dragonâs mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can
made with advantage.
If the dragon dies, the animal population near the lair returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. But anyone who can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize information on
returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The existing abundance of crystals and topazes remains, but new ones form at a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
irritated when disturbed. But anyone who can endure their abrasive demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally.
Entropic Hoards
Topaz dragons prize
giant squid in the region returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The existing abundance of crystals and topazes remains
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
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
with interests and concerns that transcend local politics and geography, the Alliance has its own cadre of individuals who work on behalf of the organizations, wider agenda. Alliance agents are required
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
adventures to give characters the time they need to pursue such interests. Whereas days or weeks might pass between low-level adventures, the amount of downtime between higher-level adventures might be measured in months or years.
Downtime Activities The campaign benefits when characters have time between adventures to engage in other activities. Allowing days, weeks, or months to pass between adventures stretches the campaign
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Gaining Renown At your discretion, a character or party can increase their renown in the following ways: Completing Missions. Advancing a groupâs interests increases a characterâs Renown Score within
minor tasks for the group and socializing with its members. After doing so for a number of days equal to 10 times the characterâs current Renown Score, the characterâs Renown Score increases by 1.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
townsfolk. Chaotic neutral (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral. Lawful evil (LE) creatures methodically take what
, Artemis is not an ideal adventurer. He began his career as a villain, and only cooperates with heroes when he must â and when itâs in his own best interests. In most games, evil adventurers cause
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Adventure Background The Cognoscenti Esoterica collects obscure objects of curious origin and historical significance. The groupâs interests focus on items owned by powerful and popular individuals
the painting. Word has spread that the Agile Hand plans to fence the portrait in the next three days. During the robbery, Cognoscenti guards captured a lookout working with the thieves. This captive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
the earliest days of Baldurâs Gate. Their money funds industries and lines political pockets, but their names allow them to wield influence throughout the city. Some patriars are economically-minded
individuals who rise early and spend their days in meetings and negotiations. They fund expeditions into dangerous locales and hire explorers to map uncharted territories. Other patriars manipulate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the earliest days of Baldurâs Gate. Their money funds industries and lines political pockets, but their names allow them to wield influence throughout the city. Some patriars are economically-minded
individuals who rise early and spend their days in meetings and negotiations. They fund expeditions into dangerous locales and hire explorers to map uncharted territories. Other patriars manipulate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
townsfolk. Chaotic Neutral. (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral. Lawful Evil. (LE) creatures methodically take
evil character, Artemis is not an ideal adventurer. He began his career as a villain, and only cooperates with heroes when he mustâand when itâs in his own best interests. In most games, evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and innkeepers, rangers, and the clergy of gods that are
representatives of the cities and other governments that constitute the alliance. But, as a faction with interests and concerns that transcend local politics and geography, the Alliance has its own cadre of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
skills. Bards and rogues make natural academic Financiers, as do those with the charlatan and noble backgrounds. Research Assistant. Whether their seeking to graduate, get published, or make their
certainly legitimate Research Assistants who honestly pursue their studies, this role might suit characters without academic interests. Scholar. Likely possessing a high Intelligence score and a focus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
particular backgrounds and interests of the adventurers, you can make some or all of the following additional activities available as options. Building a Stronghold A character can spend time between
day the character is away adds 3 days to the construction time. Building a Stronghold Stronghold Construction Cost Construction Time Abbey 50,000 gp 400 days Guildhall, town or city 5,000 gp 60
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Jacqueline RenierJacqueline Renier A century ago, Richemulot was a lively place. In those days, not a building stood vacant as merchants from both ends of the Musarde set up shop along the broad
. Her grandfather grew infirm over the years and less able to look out for the familyâs interests, and the othersâeven her twin sister, Louiseâseemed oblivious to the threat. It fell to Jacqueline to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
. So gifted a musician was he that an admiring wizard gave Frody an instrument of the bardsâa famous Canaith mandolin called Golden Axe. The mandolinâs magic served Frody well during his many
should be a bard. The hamlet of Toadhop can be situated in any countryside. Skalderang Conservatory stands in the middle of a dead olive orchard on the outskirts of a city thatâs about two daysâ travel from Toadhop on horseback.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Viari I know a story about that ⊠A product of life on a small-town farm, the rogue known as Viari carries fond memories of those childhood days and his loving family. (Well, except for that thing
vengeance. Viariâs career as an 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lordâs Wrath
than a few ramshackle buildings and foundations. The people and locations of Leilon can be altered or wholly created anew by you, the DM, based on the interests of the adventurers.
For example, the
Shrine of Lathander is being built by Merrygold Brightshine, priest of the Morninglord. If any of the characters revere Lathander, they might use their resources (wealth, downtime days, connections
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
several days now, instead sending a representative (see âThe Circle of Mastersâ in area 5). Times in Neverlight Grove are strange and worrisome indeed. ROLEPLAYING THE MYCONIDS
Myconids lead lives
with their own unique interests and distinct personalities. They gravitate toward simple, shared joys, living by the wisdom and insight their melding provides. Because of their naive and sharing ways
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
property. In chapter 2, the characters explore their new home in Trollskull Alley and attract the attention of factions interested in recruiting them for special missions. Chapter 3 begins days or
weeks later, allowing characters time to adjust to city life and pursue their own interests. An explosion tears through Trollskull Alley, prompting an investigation that hurls the characters into conflict
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
exile, and he believes his homeland is lost to him forever. But if he must spend the rest of his days in this bleak expanse, heâs determined to spend them as an exemplar of thoroughness and scholarship
his daysâand those of the other expedition membersâturning over rocks in the Northern Wastes. After being told to see the characters away, he shares that the elves recently spotted Dragon Army soldiers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
farther east would eventually lead you to Elturel, capital of the holy land of Elturgard â or at least that was the case until a few days ago. The flood of refugees from Elturel has gotten worse
Fist to protect their interests in Baldurâs Gate, and by extension, the city itself. The Flaming Fist has gained even more power since their charismatic leader, Ulder Ravengard, claimed the title of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
wealth for its hoard, its ambitions expanding in its advancing years. 2 Lich. An undead spellcaster of immense power employs your group. Its interests are strangely diverse and seemingly benign
ascertain if the ancient beingâs network can successfully locate a desired item. The DC for this check is 10 in a city, 15 in a town, and 20 in a village. If the check fails, 1d8 days must pass before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
surrounding the village are dominated by hundreds of ranches and farms of every sort and size, from tiny horse farms to great fields of cattle. During those days that livestock are brought in for trading
them, though this process is likely to take days longer than most travelers can spare. There is entertainment to be had at the Gambling Golem, where cheaters in the card or dice games are tossed out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
three tabaxi hunters. Each of these groups can play as much of a role in the story as you desire. They could serve as enemies or as allies brought together by mutual interests. Yuan-ti Yuan-ti offer
barely aware of the koboldsâ existence. Red Wizards of Thay A group of Red Wizards entered the city a couple of days prior to the charactersâ arrival. They camped in the ruined compound at area 2, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
provided the characters agree to kill a man named Shago within the next 10 days â no questions asked â and speak of the deed to no one. KwayothĂ© tells them that Shago works as a guide out of Fort
the Lordsâ Alliance, offers to trade a sailing ship for an accurate map of Chult that shows the exact location of the ruins of Nangalore and Orolunga. Lerek represents wealthy Waterdhavian interests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
takes 250 days to gain mastery of a language, consider allowing characters to navigate basic social interactionsâsuch as asking for directions or conveying peaceful intentionsâafter 7 days of training
few with interests beyond their home domains make letter writing their preferred method of communication. A group called the Keepers of the Feather (detailed in the âTravelers in the Mistsâ section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
in a stalemate, their victories and losses forgotten within days or weeks. Characters who interact with the factions might change this balance. But if either faction firmly controls Kalakeri, the
intercede, who will? Renown in Kalakeri Adjusted Renown Activity Faction
+1 Advancing the factionâs interests Either
+1 Revealing a traitor Either
+1 Attaining victory over a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
great white moon, also called the Mistress) and Celene (a smaller blue moon, also called the Handmaiden). Greyspaceâs sun orbits Oerth, rather than the other way around. The sun takes 360 days to
travel once around Oerth. Luna waxes and wanes in fixed cycles of 28 days each, upon which the months are based, while Celene follows a path that has full moons only four times each year, coinciding with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
psionic power intoâtypically a weapon or other item from the dragonâs hoard. In this vessel, a draconic shard continues to pursue the interests and struggles that drove the dragon, perhaps even
, after 1d20 days, the gemstone dissipates and the shard re-forms, regaining all its hit points and appearing in the place the gemstone once occupied or in the nearest unoccupied space.
Unusual Nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
theyâre not necessarily bonds. People can be bonds if they inspire you, motivate you, or make you act against your best interests. (They can represent flaws if their existence amounts to a weakness
ranks of the guild. When you join a guild as a starting character, your renown score with that guild is 1. Your renown score increases by 1 when you do something to advance the guildâs interests
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
vessel above Janya began several days ago. Zisatta remembers the name Girscamen and says the Billowing Patrol knows the location of its wreckage. Unexpected Interruption Before the characters can share