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Returning 35 results for 'death invention are bards'.
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
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
You are a member of a teeming horde — one small part of a sprawling organism. Just as you are part of the swarm, the swarm is part of a larger ecosystem, a never-ending cycle of life, death
Golgari, no fear of death or taboo about the dead, just a fierce affirmation of the cycle.
Skill Proficiencies: Nature, Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Poisoner’s kit
Languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s 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
, Tristen lives by day, a perpetually young, charming, invention-obsessed dhampir dwelling in Castle Tristenoira, the smoking fortress his goblin servants built over the druid circle of his one-time family
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Oghma The Binder, the Lord of Knowledge Oghma is the god of inspiration, invention, and knowledge. Above all else, Oghma represents knowledge in its most supreme, raw form — the idea. An aphorism
their fellows. Not surprisingly, those who follow Oghma oppose those who foster deceit, trickery, and ignorance. Folk of many professions favor the Binder: wizards, cartographers, artists, bards
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->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
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 that’s due in 10 minutes. 4 A friendly death dog
to expel a dybbuk† from a corpse. The exorcist asks the characters to help in dispatch the Fiend. 9 Two bards† in the Heralds of Dust approach the characters and sing a ballad honoring the dead. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
gods the locals revere. To quickly build a pantheon for your world, create a single god for each of the eight domains available to clerics: Death, Knowledge, Life, Light, Nature, Tempest, Trickery
-pointed star
Erathis, goddess of civilization and invention
LN
Knowledge
Upper half of a clockwork gear
Gruumsh, god of destruction
CE
Tempest, War
Triangular eye with bony protrusions
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 guild’s founder, Kassh “Blackaxe” Droranath, doesn’t 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->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
You’re part of a tiny Khoravar community in Karrnath that’s fascinated with death and the practices of your Aereni ancestors, transforming your unity meals into grim celebrations of death. 8 You’re part
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Trickery Black antlers Bhaal, god of murder NE Death Skull surrounded by ring of bloody droplets Chauntea, goddess of agriculture NG Life Sheaf of grain or a blooming rose over grain Cyric, god of lies CE
Hands bound at the wrist with red cord Istishia, god of water N Tempest Wave Jergal, scribe of the dead LN Knowledge, Death A skull biting a scroll Kelemvor, god of the dead LN Death Upright skeletal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
completely reasonable and plausible explanation. Singing songs and strumming lutes might be fine for most bards. Who doesn’t like a rousing shanty now and then? But standing in a crowded tavern playing for
copper pieces tossed by commoners isn’t for everyone — and it certainly isn’t 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->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
powerful dragon establishing a new lair in a region can be a singularly impactful event. Likewise, the death of an ancient dragon can cause dramatic changes in the world. The balance of power shifts
have a dragon at its head—a shape-shifter dragon leading a thieves’ guild, perhaps, or a devout dragon stirring up zealots in Bahamut’s name. Discovery, Expansion, Invention. The discovery in question
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
cognizant of not wanting to throw away potential customers that way, how much risk of going down that path could there be? Jergal Death is a serious business. Literally. Jergal is a lesser deity who
works alongside Kelemvor, the god of the dead. But whereas Kelemvor sees to the more metaphysical side of death, Jergal sees to the details. Where did sweet Nana want to be buried? What rites did your
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 Ghaal’dar, you hold your place through cunning and strength. As a Ghaal’dar goblinoid, you may have been
Dhakaani. The Heirs of Dhakaan are an agnostic society and don’t 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 bards—a famous Canaith mandolin called Golden Axe. The mandolin’s magic served Frody well during his many
Sythian Skalderang, who lived many miles away, learned of the famous bard’s untimely death. Sythian had inherited his parents’ estate and debts, but a mysterious poison killed off the family’s olive orchard
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.
All
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 creature’s death. 46–50 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->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Trickery Gold nugget
Gelf Darkhearth CN Frustration, destruction War Broken anvil
Nebelun CG Invention, luck Forge,* Knowledge, Trickery Bellows and lizard tail
Rill
silver goblets
Urdlen CE Greed, murder Death, War White-clawed mole emerging from ground
*Appears in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
**Appears in Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Garl
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->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, revolution, overthrow 6 Extinction or depletion 7 New organization 8 Discovery, expansion, invention 9 Prediction, omen, prophecy 10 Myth and legend 1-2. Rise or Fall of a Leader or an Era Eras are often
a period of struggle or turmoil. Sometimes it’s a war or uprising; other times it’s an election, the death of a tyrant, a prophecy fulfilled, or the appointment of a hero. Conversely, the new leader
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
spirit of Macreadus manifests as a giant, floating, spectral head with fire burning in its eyes. Arrogant in life, Macreadus remains so in death. He’s snappy and egotistical, blaming everything but
himself for his failure. He welcomes the company of others, but anyone who questions his motives or mocks his invention quickly loses his favor. He spent months locked away in the cabin, building the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Halflings I don’t have enough fingers and toes to count the times I saw our little rogue cheat death, but I remember them all. Let’s see … there was the enraged roper, the flaming lava stream, the
catapulted gelatinous cubes, the Ten Tilting Corridors of Death, the exploding toad trap, the Hall of the Spinning Scimitars …
— Magnificus, wizard extraordinaire
Anyone who has spent time around
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
ballroom’s stage is filled with set pieces, props, and costumes. Treasure. Among the many other instruments stored here is Quill’s instrument of the bards (Cli lyre), which is kept in an ornate wooden case
threatened and attacks them. If one or more characters move to within 10 feet of the painting on the north wall, the beholder instructs them (in Undercommon) to keep away from it on pain of death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Although some of the dancing is wanton and performed for show, large-scale ring dances in the street for all ages are also popular. All the dancing ends at dusk, after which bards and minstrels perform at
, on his statue in the City of the Dead, and atop the altars of the House of Wonder. Bards perform songs in honor of the wizard all over the city. The Open Lord visits taverns and inns throughout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Mythrien Sarath CG Abjuration, mythals Arcana,** Forge,* Knowledge Row of three intertwined rings
Naralis Analor NG Healing, suffering, death Life, Grave* White dove
Rellavar
Three lines symbolizing waves
Sehanine Moonbow CG Dreams, death, travel Grave,* Knowledge, Light Full moon under a moonbow
Shevarash CN Vengeance, loss, hatred War Broken arrow over a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
shambling mounds 18 1 troll 1d3 mummies 1d4 oni 19 2d6 hobgoblins 1d4 + 1 shadows 1 adult green dragon 20 1d3 ogres 1 vampire 1 death knight Drowned Forest Perched at the edge of the Hool Marshes, the
Drowned Forest Oddities table to inject a sense of the surreal as characters travel through the region. Roll a d20 or pick from the table once per day of travel, and add new elements of your own invention
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ability to rally in the face of certain death, inspiring other kobolds to follow it in a charge against the invaders of their warren. Kobold Dragonshield
Small humanoid (kobold), lawful evil
Armor
20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Weapon Invention. The kobold uses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Neverember of high crimes, the punishment for which is death. Executions take place once each tenday, at noon. The next execution occurs two days from when the characters discover this fact. During
understands that the characters’ timely appearance is the only thing that stands between her and certain death. How the characters navigate this tricky dilemma is entirely up to you. Let the players
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
12 Wisdom (Medicine) check. On a success, the character confirms that the gnome was battered to death roughly ten days ago. Characters who cast Speak with Dead on the corpse can learn the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
in death-defying feats. Beneath, on an island of bare stone floating amid a misty expanse, stands a plain archway and a circular desk attended by a well-dressed tiefling. Luminous symbols on a
death. Crystal Sphere. The crystal sphere shows scenes of areas P1–area P4, scrying on them as if it were a crystal ball of true seeing. The scene in the sphere changes to a different scene every 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the
the tower was completed, Ramazith died under suspicious circumstances. Some say he met his end after an ill-fated dalliance with a nymph, but rumors have always persisted that his death was linked to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the
his death was linked to his unlikely ascent. One version holds that the nymph exacted revenge for some terrible crime Ramazith committed against her people to gain his power, while another rumor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Tumbledown — from threats. With so much death concentrated in one spot, undead are a constant problem. Skeletons and revenants regularly claw spontaneously out of their graves, while ghouls and ghasts burrow
engineered the death of the slaughterhouse’s former owner so that he could take over, figuring that constant blood, offal, and animal screams would provide a suitable cover for the cult’s murderous