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Returning 35 results for 'death infused are bards'.
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
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Death Bolt (Recharge 5â6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Death Bolt"}. The spirit hurls a magical lightning bolt in a 120-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in
that area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Bolt", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage plus 16 (3d10
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
destroy the would-be memento.
Death Dragons
Death dragons are the Undead skeletal remains of metallic or chromatic dragons, infused with the lingering fires of the Cataclysm by foul magic. Rarely, death
dragonâs turn. Absent any other command, the zombie tries to kill any non-Undead creature it encounters.Most death dragons are pale imitations of their former selves. They remember flashes and
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Air Form. The mist hulk can enter another creatureâs space and stop there. It can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without squeezing.
Death Burst. When the mist hulk dies, it bursts in
":"Death Burst", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage and has the prone condition. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage only.Multiattack. The mist hulk makes two Slam
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
dropping the snared creatures to their doom.
Death Dragons
Death dragons are the Undead skeletal remains of metallic or chromatic dragons, infused with the lingering fires of the Cataclysm by foul
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Cataclysmic Rush", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. A creature can take this damage only once per turn.Some death dragons manage to retain almost all
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.A troll infused with waves of
trolls, and venom troll;venom trolls that follow are especially likely to arise when trolls regenerate in the presence of magical emanations, planar energy, disease, or death on a vast scale, or if
Magic Items
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
channel and control their magic. This apparatus is a collection of leather straps, flexible tubing, glass cylinders, and plates, bracers, and fittings made from a magic-infused metal alloy called mizzium
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rotting mass of vegetation infused with the divine power of Moander, dead god of corruption and decay. Spores arise on the Material Plane where Moanderâs influence can still be felt: primordial swamps
, ancient forests, and miasmic lagoons touched by Abyssal evil.
A spore of Moander has no grand agenda beyond spreading death and sorrow. Still, cultists of Moander look on these terrible creatures
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
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
injured and shorn of all hope. The devilkin steal treasures, weapons, and supplies, dooming an expedition to a slow death. The devilkin fly near their victims, taunting them with the items they stole
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essential organ, granting them advantage on death saving throws.
Relentless Toughness. The creature is infused with troll essence. If they are reduced to 0 hit points by damage other than acid or fire
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physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realm, leaving each goliath with
away in the night to seek the cold will of fate.
In some ways, the goliath drive to outdo themselves feeds into the grim inevitability of their decline and death. A goliath would much rather die in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
poetry and song. This is why every community has one or more binukots, bards who serve as living repositories of art, culture, custom, and law. The death of a binukot can result in the loss of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Forlorn Darklord: Tristen ApBlanc Hallmarks: Life and death, strange invention Tristen ApBlanc was born amid tragedy, the son of a vampire father and a human noble. His parents were murdered by
blood, they cast him out, but Tristen grew enraged and slaughtered the druids, draining them all. The sacred waters of the druidsâ rituals had infused their blood, though, making it poison to the half
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
of the Gods 6th Fanatical Focus 10th Zealous Presence 14th Rage beyond Death Divine Fury Starting when you choose this path at 3rd level, you can channel divine fury into your weapon strikes. While
zealotry in others. As a bonus action, you unleash a battle cry infused with divine energy. Up to ten other creatures of your choice within 60 feet of you that can hear you gain advantage on attack rolls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Tempest Spirit A storm giant can escape death through a mystical ritual that transforms the giant into a semiconscious storm. However, if the giant performs the ritual in a place where the barrier
between the Material Plane and the Shadowfell is thin, the seeping negative energy drastically alters the ritualâs outcome. The giantâs soul becomes infused with negative energy and doesnât disperse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
fey creatures. Bards and archfey warlocks are often found among the Greensingers, and the Circles of Dreams works well for Greensinger druids. The Gatekeepers protect the natural world from unnatural
to release bound elementals. Barbarians are often found among the Ashbound, and Berserker and Storm Herald are logical paths. The Children of Winter believe that death is a natural part of life. This
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
triumph onto her skin. Using ancient rituals, Korda infused many of these artful etchings with the magic of Gauntlgrymâs forges, granting her wondrous gifts. Korda grew too ambitious for her role as an
clanâs gold, leaving only a pittance. The Axebreaker dwarves discovered her almost immediately. They rounded up her agents, who either fought to the death or were executed. They captured Korda and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
triumph onto her skin. Using ancient rituals, Korda infused many of these artful etchings with the magic of Gauntlgrymâs forges, granting her wondrous gifts. Korda grew too ambitious for her role as an
clanâs gold, leaving only a pittance. The Axebreaker dwarves discovered her almost immediately. They rounded up her agents, who either fought to the death or were executed. They captured Korda and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
lead them to a deadly location in the Mortuary, such as a crematorium. 3 A poshly dressed Duster wight asks the characters to help them write a eulogy thatâs due in 10 minutes. 4 A friendly death dog
to expel a dybbukâ from a corpse. The exorcist asks the characters to help in dispatch the Fiend. 9 Two bardsâ in the Heralds of Dust approach the characters and sing a ballad honoring the dead. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Death Dragons Lesser Death
Dragon Profile Death dragons are the Undead skeletal remains of metallic or chromatic dragons, infused with the lingering fires of the Cataclysm by foul magic. Rarely
, death dragons arise when a dragon meets its end in a way that torments its soul and consumes it with a need for vengeance. Regardless of how it arose, a death dragon retains a shadow of its former
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
where islandersâ souls went after death. Some of these souls transcended into ninunosâdryad-like spirits of the land who serve as stewards to the gods and resided in the surrounding lands. Colonizing
were infused into the skybridges in ages past, with the creaturesâ blessing. Only bonesingers, people chosen as stewards of the skybridges, know how to maintain the magic that keeps the skybridges safe.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. Draconic Sorcery Breathe the Magic of Dragons Your innate magic comes from the gift of a dragon. Perhaps an ancient dragon facing death bequeathed some of its magical power to you or your ancestor. You
might have absorbed magic from a site infused with dragonsâ power. Or perhaps you handled a treasure taken from a dragonâs hoard that was steeped in draconic power. Or you might have a dragon for an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
proximity to the City of the Dead, the district of Deathsgate prides itself on being a haven for those who challenge death on a daily basis. The guildâs founder, Kassh âBlackaxeâ Droranath, doesnât care
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->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
forcefully pulled from this work and thrust into life-or-death situations, with or without help from more hardened adventurers. The knowledge and experience of a Civil Servant can often be useful, with
Charisma to work in the service of the state. These characters often come from a noble background and bring proficiency in skills such as Intimidation and Persuasion to their work. Bards are natural fits in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
powerful artifact buried in this hillâthe rod pieceâinfused the peylon tree with its magic and enticed Gazaia to become the treeâs guardian. When Lord Sothâs soldiers recently stole the artifact, Gazaia
introduction. Gazaiaâs Death If Gazaia dies before she shares information with the party, the characters find the ripe peylon fruit in her possession.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
communication and cooperation between members of different cultures or species. Khoravar who follow this philosophy often become bards, diplomats, mediators, or translators. Others are fascinated by their
Youâre part of a tiny Khoravar community in Karrnath thatâs fascinated with death and the practices of your Aereni ancestors, transforming your unity meals into grim celebrations of death. 8 Youâre part
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
completely reasonable and plausible explanation. Singing songs and strumming lutes might be fine for most bards. Who doesnât like a rousing shanty now and then? But standing in a crowded tavern playing for
copper pieces tossed by commoners isnât for everyone â and it certainly isnât for bards in the Acq Inc world. The power and magic tied up in the voice of a franchise bard is meant for greater things
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the ruler of Darguun, and many fear that his death could throw the region into chaos. Among the Ghaalâdar, you hold your place through cunning and strength. As a Ghaalâdar goblinoid, you may have been
Dhakaani. The Heirs of Dhakaan are an agnostic society and donât have clerics, paladins, or druids. Their focus is on martial excellence, and their spiritual leaders are bards, who inspire their warriors
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
Sythian Skalderang, who lived many miles away, learned of the famous bardâs untimely death. Sythian had inherited his parentsâ estate and debts, but a mysterious poison killed off the familyâs olive orchard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
mist hulk can enter another creatureâs space and stop there. It can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without squeezing.
Death Burst. When the mist hulk dies, it bursts in a wave of water. Each
Wailing (Recharge 5â6). The mist hulk releases a wail infused with magical anguish. Each creature within 30 feet of it must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. A creature in the mist hulkâs space has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
Storm Sorcery Your innate magic comes from the power of elemental air. Many with this power can trace their magic back to a near-death experience caused by the Great Rain, but perhaps you were born
useful in repelling attacks by sahuagin, pirates, and other waterborne threats. Wind Speaker The arcane magic you command is infused with elemental air. You can speak, read, and write Primordial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
area where the Weave has been torn. But surrounded by the Weave, a spellcaster can shape lightning to blast foes, transport hundreds of miles in the blink of an eye, or even reverse death itself.
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magic depends on the Weave, though different kinds of magic access it in a variety of ways. The spells of wizards, warlocks, sorcerers, and bards are commonly called arcane magic. These spells rely on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Rumors and Legends Countless legends have arisen regarding the mysterious Barrier Peaks, and those tales circulate constantly among adventurers, explorers, and bards. Rumors specific to Kwalish and
keep a brain alive long after a creatureâs death. 46â50 Kwalish never really existed. The inventor who went by that name was really a construct, created by Ioun to walk among mortals and study our
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Storm Sorcery Your innate magic comes from the power of elemental air. Many with this power can trace their magic back to a near-death experience caused by the Great Rain, but perhaps you were born
Features Sorcerer Level Feature 1st Wind Speaker, Tempestuous Magic 6th Heart of the Storm, Storm Guide 14th Stormâs Fury 18th Wind Soul Wind Speaker The arcane magic you command is infused with
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
. The devilkin steal treasures, weapons, and supplies, dooming an expedition to a slow death. The devilkin fly near their victims, taunting them with the items they stole. Predators in the area learn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
serves as Zarielâs friend and mount. Olanthius. If the characters made an ally of Olanthius, the death knight kneels before Zariel. Seeing him fills Zariel with shame for leaving her loyal friend to a
horrific fate. If Zariel is redeemed, she turns the death knight to dust, letting his soul rest at last. If the Charisma (Persuasion) check succeeds, continue with âZarielâs Redemptionâ below. If the