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Staff of Swarming Insects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Staff of Swarming Insects Staff, Rare (Requires Attunement by a Bard, Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, or Wizard) This staff has 10 charges. Insect Cloud. While holding the staff, you can take a

from it, using your spell save DC and spell attack modifier. The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell. Spell Charge Cost Giant Insect 4 Insect Plague 5 Regaining

Staff of Swarming Insects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Staff of Swarming Insects Staff, rare (requires attunement by a bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard) This staff has 10 charges and regains 1d6 + 4 expended charges daily at dawn. If you

cast one of the following spells from it, using your spell save DC: giant insect (4 charges) or insect plague (5 charges). Insect Cloud. While holding the staff, you can use an action and expend 1

Staff of Swarming Insects

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

Staff of Swarming Insects Staff, rare (requires attunement by a bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard) This staff has 10 charges and regains 1d6 + 4 expended charges daily at dawn. If you

cast one of the following spells from it, using your spell save DC: giant insect (4 charges) or insect plague (5 charges). Insect Cloud. While holding the staff, you can use an action and expend 1

Running for One Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Running for One Character You can run this adventure for a single character of level 12. A Bard is a good choice, given the role that music and storytelling play in the adventure. Ideally, the

character should have proficiency in at least two of the following skills: Deception Intimidation Perception Performance Persuasion Stealth The solo character gains the Blessing of the Lone Champion (see the introduction) to compensate for the lack of companions.

Talis the White

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

(+1) CON 14 (+2) INT 10 (+0) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Wis +6, Cha +6 Skills Deception +6, Insight +6, Perception +6, Persuasion +6 Senses darkvision

level (3 slots): death ward, freedom of movement 5th level (1 slot): insect plague Winter Strike (3/Day). Once per turn, when Talis hits with a melee attack, she can expend a use of this trait to

Talis the White

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

) CON 14 (+2) INT 10 (+0) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Wis +6, Cha +6 Skills Deception +6, Insight +6, Perception +6, Persuasion +6 Senses

level (3 slots): death ward, freedom of movement 5th level (1 slot): insect plague Winter Strike (3/Day). Once per turn, when Talis hits with a melee attack, she can expend a use of this trait to

Talis the White

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

(+1) CON 14 (+2) INT 10 (+0) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Wis +6, Cha +6 Skills Deception +6, Insight +6, Perception +6, Persuasion +6 Senses darkvision

level (3 slots): death ward, freedom of movement 5th level (1 slot): insect plague Winter Strike (3/Day). Once per turn, when Talis hits with a melee attack, she can expend a use of this trait to

Planetar

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

Planetar Planetars act as the weapons of the gods they serve, presenting a tangible representation of their deities’ might. A planetar can call down rain to relieve a drought, or can loose an insect

plague to devour crops. A planetar’s celestial ears detect every falsehood, and its radiant eyes see through every deception. Planetars are muscular and hairless and have opalescent green skin and

Staff of Power

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

daily at dawn. If you expend the last charge, roll 1d20. On a 1, the staff becomes a nonmagical Quarterstaff. Staff of Swarming Insects Staff, Rare (Requires Attunement by a Bard, Cleric, Druid

, Sorcerer, Warlock, or Wizard) This staff has 10 charges. Insect Cloud. While holding the staff, you can take a Magic action and expend 1 charge to cause a swarm of harmless flying insects to fill a

Buying a Special Item

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

15 Charisma (Deception) check to pose the right questions to the right people at the right time. To determine the black market price of an item, multiply the item’s normal price (see the Player’s

). The sale of canoes in Port Nyanzaru is controlled by the merchant prince Ekene-Afa. Insect Repellent Insect repellent can be purchased in Port Nyanzaru in two forms: blocks of incense or a greasy

Rakdos Lampooner

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

armor) Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5) Speed 30 ft. STR 11(+0) DEX 12(+1) CON 13(+1) INT 12(+1) WIS 9(−1) CHA 18(+4) Skills Deception +6, Performance +6

save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following bard spells: Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, minor illusion, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots): bane, dissonant whispers

Phenax's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Phenax’s Champions Alignment: Usually chaotic, often neutral Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, monk, rogue, warlock Suggested Cleric Domains: Trickery Suggested Backgrounds: Charlatan, criminal

whatever it takes to win. (Evil) 3 Duplicity. I lie when it suits me, which makes things so much easier. (Chaotic) 4 Secrecy. All deception requires secrecy, but not all secrets are meant to

Silverquill Scholars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Apprentice Silverquill Apprentice Medium or Small Humanoid (Bard), Any Alignment Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 14 (+2

) CON 13 (+1) INT 12 (+1) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 15 (+2) Saving Throws Dex +4, Cha +4 Skills Deception +4, Performance +6, Persuasion +6 Senses passive Perception 10

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

patron’s behalf. Consider some or all of these roles for the characters in your party: Chameleon. A master of disguise, sleight of hand, and deception, the Chameleon can perform the work of the

cloak or disguise one’s appearance), and proficiency with skills such as Deception, Performance, and Sleight of Hand all greatly benefit the Chameleon. Bards and rogues, as well as characters with

Radiant Idol

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Deception +9, Insight +9, Perception +9, Persuasion +9 Damage Resistances radiant; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened

: charm person, cure wounds, disguise self, thaumaturgy 1/day each: commune, dominate person, insect plague, mass suggestion, raise dead Magic Resistance. The radiant idol has advantage on saving

Edgin Darvis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

Humanoid (Bard), Chaotic Good Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 110 (17d8 + 34) Speed 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 16 (+3) CON 14 (+2) INT 14 (+2) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 18

(+4) Saving Throws Dex +6, Cha +7 Skills Deception +7, Performance +10, Persuasion +10, Sleight of Hand +6 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages Common Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency

Bard: College of Eloquence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Bard: College of Eloquence Adherents of the College of Eloquence master the art of oratory. Persuasion is regarded as a high art, and a well-reasoned, well-spoken argument often proves more

audiences. Silver Tongue 3rd-level College of Eloquence feature You are a master at saying the right thing at the right time. When you make a Charisma (Persuasion) or Charisma (Deception) check, you can treat

Chapter 3: Character Classes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

. Then follow the Path of the... Berserker to unleash raw violence. Wild Heart to manifest kinship with animals. World Tree to tap into cosmic vitality. Zealot to rage in union with a god. Bard

. Then embody the... Abjurer to shield allies and banish foes. Diviner to learn the multiverse’s secrets. Evoker to create explosive effects. Illusionist to weave spells of deception.

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

as a bard or sorcerer) can supplement natural Charisma with magical persuasion. A character with the charlatan background, proficiency in Deception, or proficiency with a Disguise kit might also fill

Shadrix Silverquill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Silverquill Gargantuan Dragon (Bard), Neutral Armor Class 21 (natural armor) Hit Points 363 (22d20 + 132) Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft. STR 25 (+7) DEX 14 (+2) CON 23 (+6

) INT 18 (+4) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 26 (+8) Saving Throws Dex +9, Con +13, Wis +11, Cha +15 Skills Arcana +18, Deception +15, Perception +11, Persuasion +15 Damage Immunities

The Direct Approach

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Students?” A character who is a bard (or pretends to be one) can petition Sythian to become a student at Skalderang Conservatory. The character must first prove they can afford Sythian’s tutelage (by

institutions must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma (Deception) check to convince Sythian that they are who they say they are. If one or more characters fail this check, Sythian becomes suspicious (see

Chapter 3: Character Classes (Continued)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Tree to tap into cosmic vitality. Zealot to rage in union with a god. Bard. Perform spells that inspire and heal allies or beguile foes. Then join the College of... Dance to harness agility in

forbidden lore. Wizard. Study arcane magic and master spells for every purpose. Then embody the... Abjurer to shield allies and banish foes. Diviner to learn the multiverse’s secrets. Evoker to create explosive effects. Illusionist to weave spells of deception.

College of Whispers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

College of Whispers Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing

Whispers Features Bard Level Feature 3rd Psychic Blades, Words of Terror 6th Mantle of Whispers 14th Shadow Lore Psychic Blades When you join the College of Whispers at 3rd level, you gain the ability

Skill Variants

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

Proficiencies by Class Class Ability Check Barbarian Strength, Dexterity, or Wisdom Bard Any one Cleric Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma Druid Intelligence or Wisdom Fighter Strength, Dexterity, or

personality trait of “I never have a plan, but I’m great at making things up as I go along” might apply the bonus when engaging in some off-the-cuff deception to get out of a tight spot. A player should

Meeting Windfall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

(Insight) check discerns only that Windfall is concealing information. Windfall Medium Humanoid (Tiefling, Bard), Chaotic Evil Armor Class 19 (studded leather armor) Hit Points 323 (34d8 + 170

, Deception +22, Insight +18, Perception +11, Performance +22, Persuasion +22, Sleight of Hand +14 Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire, lightning, thunder Condition Immunities charmed, frightened Senses

Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler Huge Giant (Bard), Any Alignment Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 337 (27d12 + 162) Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover) STR 27 (+8) DEX 12 (+1) CON

22 (+6) INT 19 (+4) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 22 (+6) Saving Throws Con +12, Int +10, Wis +9, Cha +12 Skills Deception +18, Insight +9, Perception +9 Damage Immunities thunder Senses

Asmodeus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

most epic of all his achievements is chronicled in The Trial of Asmodeus, a play based on purportedly true events as researched by the aasimar bard Anodius. In ancient times, as the Blood War raged

mortals to evil, but he and his minions never breached a contract and explained the terms clearly. Had they not obeyed the rule of law in doing so? Was it not mortal ambition, rather than infernal deception

Magic Paintings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

a successful DC 19 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check convinces Quill that the characters are his allies and that they’ve come to help him escape Wisteria Vale. However, he insists that they

) WIS 15 (+2) CHA 20 (+5) Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +6, Cha +9 Skills Arcana +11, Deception +9, History +7, Performance +13 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common

Howling Hatred Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

cost of their free will. The Cult of the Howling Hatred relies upon deception and trickery both to recruit its members and defeat its enemies. Even so, those that underestimate the air cult for their

ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 15 (+2) CON 10 (+0) INT 10 (+0) WIS 9 (−1) CHA 11 (+0) Skills Deception +2, Religion +2, Stealth +4 Senses passive

Arasta of the Endless Web

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

brought them to her web. Arasta casts the giant insect spell (spiders only). It lasts until she uses this lair action again or until she dies. Regional Effects. The region containing Arasta’s lair is

., climb 40 ft. STR 24 (+7) DEX 16 (+3) CON 23 (+6) INT 15 (+2) WIS 22 (+6) CHA 17 (+3) Saving Throws Dex +10, Con +13, Wis +13 Skills Arcana +9, Deception

Threshold Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

passphrase, a character must succeed on a DC 18 Charisma (Deception) check to fool the sivaks; otherwise, the sivaks attack. Characters wearing Dragon Army armor or similar garb have advantage on Charisma

Charisma (Deception) check to convince Orm the characters have business in the tower. Guelfost has orders to obey his handler, but they don’t compel him to fight after Orm dies. If Orm is defeated, Guelfost

Monsters F - M

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

+4, Cha +5 Skills Deception +7, Investigation +4, Performance +5, Persuasion +5 Damage Resistances cold, fire Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Abyssal, Common

spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): blade ward, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

intricate, abstruse patterns nearby. 19–27 Local plants and animals share a malevolent intelligence. Roll a d6. On a 1–2, an insect plague spell is centered on one random creature in the region. On a 3–4

worlds, the biomass of insects radically outweighs that of higher organisms. Mass migrations and deadly insect species can imperil larger creatures, but most insects remain nothing more than an annoyance

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

would never be fooled by such deception again. 6 I was poor or I feared becoming poor, so I learned the tricks I needed to keep myself out of poverty. Criminal d6 I became a criminal because … 1 I

I could make them laugh or cry with my stories or songs. 3 I ran away from home to follow a minstrel troupe. 4 I saw a bard perform once, and I knew from that moment on what I was born to do. 5 I

Searching for Dran Enterprises

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

this, they might need to attempt DC 15 Charisma checks (using Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion, depending on the situation) to talk Eriss down. If the characters stay on her good side, Eriss

helping the bard land a paying gig at a tavern, or seeking out one of the Ships or the loremasters of the Arcane Brotherhood to learn of his father. Helping Dabahl could lead to an encounter with a guild

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