defeat bard fireball

The Moment of Truth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

they will not hurt the party and will honor the contract that was agreed upon. Allow the Mutiny Without the characters’ help, neither captain can defeat the mutineers. If the adventurers do nothing

adjust based on the tactics the characters use. For example, if one of the characters shoots a fireball into the sky to intimidate the sailors into standing down, the Charisma (Intimidation) check to cow

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

anyone who can rekindle its memories of its lost homeland. In the second part of this trilogy, Sleeping Dragon’s Wake, Fheralai lost her hold over the ship when the party rescued the bard Tarbin Tul from a

the bottom of the Sea of Swords.Fheralai’s failure to capture Leilon and defeat Ularan Mortus has also angered Talos, and the Stormlord means to punish them.

Examples

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

hit. Using the zombies’ average damage (4 Bludgeoning damage), the Fighter takes 8 Bludgeoning damage. After seeing the Fighter mauled by zombies, the Bard casts Shatter, centering the spell on the

Fighter. (The Bard trusts that the Fighter will succeed on the Constitution saving throw and survive the resulting damage.) The spell affects a 10-foot-radius Sphere, and the Targets in Area of Effect

Staff of Charming

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

Staff of Charming Staff, rare (requires attunement by a bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard) While holding this staff, you can use an action to expend 1 of its 10 charges to cast charm

more of its charges to cast one of the following spells from it, using your spell save DC: burning hands (1 charge), fireball (3 charges), or wall of fire (4 charges). The staff regains 1d6 + 4

Adjudicating Areas of Effect

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

determine how many monsters are affected by the Wizard’s Fireball spell or some other area of effect? The Targets in Area of Effect table offers a guideline. To use the table, find the column for the shape of

guidelines, and it’s fine to err on the side of affecting more creatures. For example, if eight zombies are crowded around a Fighter when the Bard centers a Shatter spell on the Fighter’s space, the

Roleplaying Bel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Spellcasting. Bel’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23). Bel can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect magic, fireball 3/day each: dispel

. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Bel regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn. Fireball. Bel casts fireball

Staff of Power

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

following table from it, using your spell save DC. The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell. Spell Charge Cost Cone of Cold 5 Fireball (level 5 version) 5 Globe of

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

Pit Fiend

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

prevents it from acknowledging any chance of defeat. Pit Fiend Large fiend (devil), lawful evil Armor Class 19 (natural armor) Hit Points 300 (24d10 + 168) Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft. STR 26 (+8

Spellcasting. The pit fiend’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 21). The pit fiend can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect magic, fireball

14. Chapel of Evil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

concentrating his magic in an effort to defeat the characters.) If Phenex is defeated, any remaining worshipers immediately cease chanting and collapse into exhausted unconsciousness. Once a character is freed

into the altar. On a failed check to remove a missing component, these weapons cast a lightning bolt or a fireball at the character making the check (a 50 percent chance for either spell; save DC 16 for

Inside the Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

captives taken by cultists were impaled on the doors: the inn’s owner, Martisha Vinetalker, was dragged into the basement, and a local bard, Tarbin Tul, was taken away on horseback. Cray thinks the

cultists had strict orders to capture the bard alive, as she heard them talking about being careful with Tul. The Basement. The basement houses the shrine to Talos, where the energy from the ritual is

Leaving the Vault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

male Turami human bard; see appendix B), Vevette Blackwater (CE female Tethyrian human swashbuckler; see appendix B), and three Zhent thugs. If Agorn and Vevette were killed or otherwise disposed of

fallen under Xanathar’s sway. If Xanathar is the main villain, Meloon helps the beholder’s forces defeat the characters. Lords’ Alliance. Open Lord Laeral Silverhand (see appendix B) arrives with

Shadow Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

short-lived relationships, though, as most shadow dragons can scarcely bear the bleakness of their own existence. Shadow Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6 Connected Creatures 1 A bard befriends

common foes. 4 An adult shadow dragon and a beholder share a precarious bond, allied against an ancient sapphire dragon neither can defeat alone. 5 An adult shadow dragon is gathering a

The Assault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

makes any sort of noise greater than angry shouting and clashing arms — particularly noisy magical effects like fireball or thunderous smite. Reinforcements. As soon as the fortress goes on alert

sahuagin and 1 sahuagin champion (see appendix C) arrive. If the PCs manage to defeat all the sahuagin in a room (plus reinforcements) no further defenders appear. During these encounters, it’s

Hobgoblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): fog cloud, magic missile, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): gust of wind, Melf’s acid arrow, scorching ray 3rd level (3 slots): fireball, fly, lightning bolt 4th

ready to wield a deadly combination of unarmed fighting techniques and shadow magic to deceive and defeat her foes. She continues to spy on other hobgoblins, but is now also empowered to conduct

Areas of the Sanctum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

is confronted, Urstul feigns anger toward the wizard and offers to help the characters defeat him, but this ruse can be seen through by someone who makes a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check

swashbuckler; see appendix B) and Agorn Fuoco (NE male Turami human bard; see appendix B). Vevette is relaxing in a chair, while Agorn strums a lyre. An alabaster staircase ascends 10 feet to area E9

19. Spiderwatch Keep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

contain all the spells Drivvin Freth has prepared, plus animate dead, animate objects, antimagic field, arcane lock, fabricate, finger of death, fireball, geas, globe of invulnerability, ray of

with the conjure animals spell use their blindsight to target enemies that are engulfed in magical darkness. If her defeat is inevitable and escape proves impossible, Erelal makes whatever

The Doom Raiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, mending, minor illusion, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds

, suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fireball, fly 4th level (3 slots): greater invisibility, ice storm 5th level (1 slot): cone of cold Actions Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack

World-Shaking Events

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

: a prominent playwright, bard, or court fool in whose words, art, or performance the people perceive universal truth. On a smaller scale, this might be an influential local poet, minstrel, satirist

becomes the prevailing trait that defines the era, the characteristic for which it is remembered. Name the person (or people) whose death, defeat, or loss opened the door for this leader to take power

Lair Locations

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

Giant. They relate the same information as Heldalf, but add that they wish Ralvald would give up his impossible quest to defeat Challidax. D5: Ralvald’s Retreat A wide river crosses this cavern

amulet’s wearer can command the bound guardian to cast the Fireball spell stored within the Construct. D8: Icicle Cave Rows of thick icicles—some long enough to connect the icy floor and ceiling—hang in

Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

fight use the rules for Dexterity (Stealth) checks. If a wizard casts a spell like fireball during a surprise round, do the enemies get disadvantage on their saving throw? Being surprised has no effect

have an action readied, you can make an opportunity attack, which causes you to stop readying. Can a bonus action be used as an action or vice versa? For example, can a bard use a bonus action to grant

Lyn Armaal, Level 3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

. Two magic items are displayed here as well. Anstruth Harp. An exquisitely crafted harp sized for a human rests on a shelf. This instrument of the bards was acquired from a human bard who counseled

conch in her tower bedchamber (area 33), though he doesn’t know exactly where. If the characters seem intent on running amok, Thullen tries to defeat them quickly for the good of his family, calling on

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

. Spellcasting. Windharrow is an 8th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). Windharrow knows the following bard spells: Cantrips

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

area 2 without alerting the archers. If the characters defeat these orcs but withdraw from the dungeon before overcoming the rest of them, the archers are replaced by orcs from area 14 and reinforced

on a hit. Great Ulfe neither asks nor gives quarter, but if the ogre falls, the wolves attempt to flee. Development. If the characters defeat Great Ulfe but leave any orcs alive, one of the surviving

Maze of Mists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Maze of Mists The second floor of the pyramid is the Maze of Mists: a vast, confounding maze designed to defeat clever intruders who bypass the false tomb by way of the offering bowl in area P4. Amun

decaying flesh from the west. P14k. A leather knapsack lies on the floor next to a door. It contains a Spell Scroll of Fly, a Spell Scroll of Fireball, and a pouch containing 30 pp. P14l. A Ring of

Areas of the Ships

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check. The spellbook contains the following spells: cone of cold, control water, counterspell, detect magic, fireball, fly, greater invisibility, ice storm, mage armor

), in the guise of Zardoz Zord (absent if he’s marshalling the Day of Wonders parade; see “Special Events”) Margo Verida, a female Amnian human bard (see appendix B) Khafeyta Murzan, a female Mulhorandi

Lower Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

determined to defeat the League of Malevolence before it can cause any more mischief. He volunteers an explanation of how Valor’s Call came to the palace (see “Fall of the Witch Queen” earlier in the

Zybilna and defeat the League of Malevolence, he shares the following information while showing them the door, determined to keep them from disturbing the books: A jabberwock has made its lair in the

Areas of the Air Temple

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

cultists stop playing. Frustrated with the mediocre initiates, Windharrow asks if the characters are skilled musicians and if they would like to audition for the band. If a bard character or a character

of the spells she has prepared (see her statistics in chapter 7). Development If the characters defeat the djinni and her cultists, Aerisi (and Windharrow, if he is present) flee to the Howling Caves

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