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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
in your faction (though you can choose to do so), and it might enhance your status in the faction.
Skill Proficiencies: Insight and one Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma skill of your
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
table and the floor around it are strewn with debris from the crumbling ceiling.
Tapestry. A great tapestry covers the west wall. It depicts a noble wedding inside a vast chamber that has shadowy
tentacles sprouting from its dark corners.
The nothic uses the fissure in the ceiling as a private lair. It observes intruders and uses its Weird Insight on interesting-looking characters so it can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
follows: Hoard. Treasure is piled in the middle of the room.
Statues. Three statues stand in shallow alcoves. Each depicts a monstrously warped humanoid.
Each statue is roughly 6 feet tall and
(5,000 gp) A tiny, incandescent blue sphere easily mistaken for a magic gemstone (actually an ioun stone of insight) A child’s rocking horse, half scorched by fire, with a gold music box (750 gp) tucked in a small compartment under the hinged saddle
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
songs, and telling tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
comes in. A high Intelligence benefits this character, as does proficiency in skills such as Insight and Investigation. Masterminds often come from backgrounds such as acolyte, noble, or sage, that
give them a broad range of knowledge to support their schemes. Bards, rogues, and wizards are often drawn to this role. Safecracker. The “breaking” part of “breaking and entering” is the Safecracker’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
item No Frost brand Weapon Yes Helm of brilliance Wondrous item Yes Horn of Valhalla (bronze) Wondrous item No Instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Ioun stone (absorption
) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (agility) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (fortitude) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (insight) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (intellect) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
wall depicts a handsome, long-haired man in flowing robes, radiating golden light. Fountains burble to the north and south. The east wall holds a single door to the north and a double door to the south
table fills the center of this room, and beyond it, the north wall holds a door. Atop the table, a three-dimensional illusion depicts a vast, rocky expanse in meticulous detail.
Two aurak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
connection to the divine. This character might be the driving force behind the group’s quests, steering them according to divine will. Proficiency in skills such as Insight and Religion can help reflect
Persuasion (or sometimes Intimidation) and Religion can be useful for this character. Many clerics fill this role, but devout bards can also be effective Teachers. Some Teachers bring skills from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Player Version Eventually, the characters happen on a Caker tea party in a flooded chamber, emerging from the tunnel to the north. Map 2.1 depicts the area. When the characters arrive, read the following
Cakers have eaten the cursed cake. Makeup masks their languid complexions, but a character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Insight or Medicine) check determines the Cakers aren’t well. If a Caker is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end of its next turn. A character disguised as Halaster can make a Charisma (Deception) check contested by the golem’s Wisdom (Insight) check, with
Transformation This dead-end cave has a domed ceiling 15 feet high. A 5-foot-tall statue stands atop a 2-foot-tall granite plinth near the east wall. The ancient-looking statue depicts a hooded woman with her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
depicts Sythian Skalderang’s parents, Vexxis and Alyrria. The smaller portraits in the room were painted by Joster and depict Sythian’s students, past and present. C2: Kitchen and Pantry A large pot
grandmother. C7f: Embry’s Room. Odors waft into this room from the kitchen. Embry Hale has a framed painting on one wall that depicts the silhouette of a satyr playing a trumpet (25 gp). Tucked under Embry’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
whom has had her face scratched over with ink.
The portrait depicts a younger Quill standing next to a second figure that has been defaced. A character who examines this figure closely and succeeds
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
as an image in a floating crystal depicts a knight being ravaged by a violet-striped saber-toothed tiger. Several similar drifting crystals display other armed individuals exploring ruins and engaging
are then highlighted in a new color of the character’s choice. Playing the Game. After every 10 minutes of playing, a character can make a DC 18 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) or Wisdom (Insight) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
stairs climb 70 feet to area V4. The north wall bears a 20-foot-square fresco that depicts dwarves battling goblins. Enthralling Fresco. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of enchantment magic on the
square heads pressed against the floor. The west wall bears a cracked mosaic that depicts a dwarf smith at a forge, crafting dwarves out of black metal and diamonds. (In the south end of the wall is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
around to give it commands. Treasure. The blue sphere is an Ioun stone (insight) that belongs to Iggwilv. Any other creature that attunes to the Ioun stone is cursed. While cursed in this way, the
everything it sees, the malicious dretch tries to pinch anyone who comes too close to it, and so forth. A character can make a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check to ascertain why the dretches are here and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
carved this cave. The aberration used the cave to meditate and rest. Glowing Mosaic. Pink, purple, and blue crystals cover the walls in a mosaic that depicts merfolk raising their hands toward an
that touches the statue feels bolstered and happy, gaining 10 temporary hit points. This feeling also makes the creature more likely to trust others, giving it disadvantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
+3, Insight +5, Perception +5, Religion +4
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Elvish, Infernal
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Dark Devotion. Thurstwell has advantage on saving throws
duke, her three dead husbands, her three sons, and the family’s winged cat, Slobberchops. Treasure. A tapestry hanging on the north wall depicts burning angels falling from the sky into a pit of fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
northeast corner of the room has a painting mounted to it. The painting depicts two tiefling children playing in the snow, and the painting’s frame is made of gray wood carved with snowflakes. Pressing the
food.
The two sprites are named Sysie and Val. Any character who converses with them and succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Insight) check notices they are both uneasy. They sense something is amiss with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
be with. Stories of Hanali’s romantic adventures among elves and other mortals are perennial favorites when sung by elf bards and poets. In Arvandor, Hanali maintains a hidden pool called Evergold
least a century. More than a few elves claim to have experienced this benefit, and the truth of it is attested by many bards — sometimes in all earnestness, sometimes with a knowing wink. Priests of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, supposedly impartial magistrate appointed by the Guvners. Punishments are tailored to fit the crime, and advocates are strongly encouraged. Lawyers and orators, these civil servants include bards
their cells, which are suspended in high-security units that hang from the Prison’s exterior like inverted buttresses. Map 2.3 depicts a section of the Prison that houses one such criminal, the infamous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
of people from across the planes congregate around all manner of games, refreshments, and performances in this lavish, magical casino.
This golden statue depicts the casino’s owner, Shemeshka. The
can hear and see through the sensors as if they were there, but they can’t move them. In addition to their observation capabilities, the sensors extend the range of each nothic’s Weird Insight action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
their stay in his settlement. Any character who interacts with him and succeeds on a DC 17 Wisdom (Insight) check realizes that the hobgoblin warlord is blind but is hiding that fact, never looking
door depicts a goblin chomping down on a rat sandwich. Inside, three goblins busily assemble packs of rations consisting of baked mushrooms, rat jerky, cakes of dry moss, and other underground edibles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
progress for Zariel. If Alazub is freed, a character who makes a successful Charisma (Deception) check against Alazub’s Wisdom (Insight) check can convince the devil that Zariel sent the characters to
following boxed text to the players: Brass double doors stand exposed in the wall of the scab. A relief image on the doors depicts a blindfolded angel wielding a sword, and carved into the door frame
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
to melt away and also causes the altar to smolder. D8. Moldy Tapestry The back wall of this dry alcove is hung with a 5-foot-wide, 7-foot-tall tapestry. It depicts a grisly scene of four faceless
their robes. Any character who watches the bodies carefully can determine that they’re alive with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Insight) check. The necromites leap to their feet and attack when any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
arrival. Wade Acuff The gates of Illithinoch are slimy and foreboding X2: Reception Hall An enormous statue at the east end of this long room depicts a massive mind flayer with its arms outstretched
Con +7, Int +8, Wis +7, Cha +7
Skills Arcana +8, History +8, Insight +7, Perception +7, Stealth +5
Damage Resistances cold, lightning, necrotic
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
)
WIS
17 (+3)
CHA
21 (+5)
Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +15, Wis +10, Cha +12
Skills Insight +10, Perception +17, Stealth +7
Damage Immunities lightning
Senses blindsight 60 ft
)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
23 (+6)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
19 (+4)
Saving Throws Dex +5, Con +11, Wis +7, Cha +9
Skills Insight +7, Perception +12, Stealth +5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
protector, which depicts three black boars running toward the head of the banner on a blood-red field. The current Lord Protector of Triboar is Darathra Shendrel (see appendix D), a Harper agent from
(Deception) check contested by Urlam’s Wisdom (Insight) check. T10. Northshield House Northshield House is a fine local inn — stately, clean, and quiet. The proprietor, Urgala Meltimer (see appendix D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the creature, the creature falls as normal. T17: Jade Serpent Guardians’ Chamber A jade statue stands between this room’s two exits. The statue depicts an armored, feminine figure from the waist up
Wisdom (Insight) check without taking an action. On a successful check, the character discerns a melancholy tone to Rerak’s words, as if he loathed that he must kill them. During combat, a character can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
an avalanche as it attacks. Overlords and Minions. Blue dragons covet valuable and talented creatures whose service reinforces their sense of superiority. Bards, sages, artists, wizards, and assassins
)
CON
25 (+7)
INT
20 (+5)
WIS
17 (+3)
CHA
19 (+4)
Saving Throws Dex +8, Con +14, Wis +10, Cha +11
Skills Deception +11, Insight +10, Perception +17, Persuasion +11
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
warrior brandishing a club.
Blue and green drapes cover the east and west walls.
The mural depicts Semuanya, the lizardfolk deity. The club in the mural has sharp-looking seashells embedded in it. A
Class is 13 (natural armor). He has a swimming speed of 30 feet, and he can hold his breath for 15 minutes. He has a Wisdom score of 18 (+4). His skills are Deception +7, Insight +6, Persuasion +7