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Storm King's Thunder
the throne. The globe encloses both the creature and the throne.
As an action, the creature can expend 3 charges to create a spectral image of an ancient blue dragon that surrounds both it and the
breaking at least five Ruling Scepters of Shanatar simultaneously on it. This fact has never been recorded or sung of among the dwarves or any bards or storytellers, and it can’t be discovered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
critical factor, of course; the best ones make the best music, and some bards are continually on the lookout for an improvement. Perhaps just as important, though, is the instrument’s own entertainment
something truly distinctive? Instruments d6 Instrument 1 A masterfully crafted halfling fiddle 2 A mithral horn made by elves 3 A zither made with drow spider silk 4 An orcish drum 5 A wooden bullywug croak box 6 A tinker’s harp of gnomish design
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
firmly in the world by associating the class with a particular race or culture. For example, you might decide that bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards represent the magical traditions of four
. You could break that down still further: bards of the College of Lore could be high elves, and bards of the College of War could be wood elves. Gnomes discovered the school of illusion, so all wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Symbol Paladins are mindful of the influence of symbols, and many of them adopt or design an artistic device that bears a distinctive image. Your symbol exemplifies the oath you have taken and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
: Arcane Focus, Holy Symbol Leatherworker’s Tools (5 GP) Ability: Dexterity Weight: 5 lb. Utilize: Add a design to a leather item (DC 10) Craft: Sling, Whip, Hide Armor, Leather Armor, Studded Leather Armor
: Block and Tackle Painter’s Supplies (10 GP) Ability: Wisdom Weight: 5 lb. Utilize: Paint a recognizable image of something you’ve seen (DC 10) Craft: Druidic Focus, Holy Symbol Potter’s Tools (10 GP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
: Arcane Focus, Holy Symbol Leatherworker’s Tools (5 GP) Ability: Dexterity Weight: 5 lb. Utilize: Add a design to a leather item (DC 10) Craft: Sling, Whip, Hide Armor, Leather Armor, Studded Leather Armor
: Block and Tackle Painter’s Supplies (10 GP) Ability: Wisdom Weight: 5 lb. Utilize: Paint a recognizable image of something you’ve seen (DC 10) Craft: Druidic Focus, Holy Symbol Potter’s Tools (10 GP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Bard Subclasses A Bard subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Bard levels, as specified in the subclass. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to preserve
Harmony with the Cosmos Bards of the College of Dance know that the Words of Creation can’t be contained within speech or song; the words are uttered by the movements of celestial bodies and flow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Macreadus’s device was similar in design to a mythallar (see appendix D), but much smaller. Unfortunately for him, it had a serious design flaw. When Macreadus tried to use it three days ago, it malfunctioned
characters try to finish his work, Macreadus helps as much as his bodiless form allows. To lay his spirit to rest, the characters must fix his creation’s design flaw and then activate it, all within the
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
, most folk know of Kwalish’s most famous realized design, the apparatus that bears his name. But sages and arcanists know of other designs he drafted, including one for a mechanical container that could
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
evolutions over the years. The thorough design sketches of chromatic dragons, for example, hint at the depth of ecological detail that’s gone into realizing D&D’s most iconic monsters—and foes central
particular image will resound with you, leading you to make your own addition to the wider campaign. Added insights on the tools and techniques of the adventure’s villains can help you make them feel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
bearing a design of two ki-rins stands in one wall. Dozens of alcoves holding jade statues of soldiers line the rest of the chamber’s perimeter. Bodies are scattered around the room—some clothed in finery
, illusory image of Secretary Wei appears in the center of the chamber. “Your service is much appreciated, adventurers,” the image says grimly. “But you’ve learned just enough to be dangerous. I won’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
starburst Deep Sashelas, elf god of the sea CG Nature, Tempest Dolphin Eadro, merfolk deity of the sea N Nature, Tempest Spiral design Garl Glittergold, gnome god of trickery and wiles LG Trickery Gold
of war and mining LE War Gnome skull Laogzed, troglodyte god of hunger CE Death Image of the lizard/toad god Lolth, drow goddess of spiders CE Trickery Spider Maglubiyet, goblinoid god of war LE War
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
evolutions over the years. The thorough design sketches of chromatic dragons, for example, hint at the depth of ecological detail that’s gone into realizing D&D’s most iconic monsters—and foes central
particular image will resound with you, leading you to make your own addition to the wider campaign. Added insights on the tools and techniques of the adventure’s villains can help you make them feel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
evolutions over the years. The thorough design sketches of chromatic dragons, for example, hint at the depth of ecological detail that’s gone into realizing D&D’s most iconic monsters—and foes central
particular image will resound with you, leading you to make your own addition to the wider campaign. Added insights on the tools and techniques of the adventure’s villains can help you make them feel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
sensitive to holy praise. While aboard the ship, bards and other musicians are allowed to play only secular tunes.
Article 3: Coward’s Consequence. Those who abandon their post or shirk their duty
shall be marooned.
Article 4: No Shipboard Conflicts. All disputes shall be settled on land.
At your discretion, Captain Gargenhale’s code can include additional rules, perhaps of your own design
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
arrow, mirror image 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, dispel magic, fireball, slow 4th level (3 slots): blight, polymorph 5th level (3 slots): animate objects, telekinesis 6th level (1 slot
butterfly swarm is an instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp). The yellow sapphires carried by the animal-headed guards fit into the pillars in area 8. Each gemstone is worth 1,000 gp.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
similar tool. Any creature weighing more than 50 pounds that stands on the cube falls into it as the plaster gives way underfoot. The cube contains a chipped alabaster throne of elven design, sturdy in
body has not yet been carved A half-finished stone door carved with the image of a heavily armored dwarf clashing axes with a minotaur A mostly uncarved block of stone from which the features of an ornate stone brazier are emerging
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
closing off a backstage area. A portrait of Quill posing on a chaise longue hangs on the north wall, though the image is distorted as if someone had smeared the paint before it dried.
The ballroom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
. Armorer Spells Artificer Level Spell 3rd magic missile, thunderwave 5th mirror image, shatter 9th hypnotic pattern, lightning bolt 13th fire shield, greater invisibility 17th passwall, wall of
rest, provided you have smith’s tools in hand. Guardian. You design your armor to be in the front line of conflict. It has the following features: Thunder Gauntlets. Each of the armor’s gauntlets
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
: arcane lock, continual flame, gust of wind, invisibility, knock, mirror image
3rd level: dispel magic, glyph of warding, haste, hypnotic pattern, lightning bolt, sending
4th level: fabricate, ice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
escarpment of the ravine. Once the characters reach the entrance, read the following text: An ancient, algae-covered double door made of white granite stands here. It is etched with an eroded image of
who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 16 or higher notices a design on its lid resembling the layout of the shrine. Although the crypt has no other visible exits, the room on the map
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
altered gravity or no gravity, as well as places where time is slowed or sped up. A gallery of levitating statues portrays the empire’s greatest minds, with the floating image of Karsus largest and
enchanted grove, this marble-and-quartz palace of elven design rises gracefully toward the sky, encircled by music and glimmering light.
One of the city’s rare places meant solely for rest and
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
) piercing damage.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who
,* prestidigitation, ray of frost*
1st level (4 slots): burning hands,* mage armor, magic missile*
2nd level (3 slots): mirror image, misty step, shatter*
3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fireball
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
is a dirtied and desecrated shrine bearing the image of a blank scroll.
Eight zombies shamble around this crypt. The zombies are hungry and immediately attack upon seeing a creature unless that
creature succeeds on a DC 16 Dexterity (Stealth) check. Shrine to Oghma. A character who examines the shrine and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the image on the shrine as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
spend their lives mostly in darkness, stone giants have a nuanced appreciation of the effects of shadow and light. They design carvings to produce shadows in specific ways when a light source is
tale carving, stone giants also employ mundane writing in their stone tableaux. Names, dates, and descriptions appear in their tales, often as part of an image (a character’s arms or armor might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
outside this drop tube shows a flickering image of this deck’s layout. Aphelion might disable the screen or let the characters use it to get their bearings, depending on the computer’s current attitude
everything not bolted down. Only empty counter space, unused food trays, and the equipment built into each room’s design remain. Temperature Prep Cubes. The boxes along the wall were used to chill and warm
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->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
scripts and determine if they are legitimate, since a calligrapher’s training involves long hours of studying writing and attempting to replicate its style and design. Components. Calligrapher’s
Design a complex wooden structure 15 Find a weak point in a wooden wall 15 Pry apart a door 20 Cartographer’s Tools Using cartographer’s tools, you can create accurate maps to make travel easier for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
minor elementals offers four options. Here are the first two: One elemental of challenge rating 2 or lower Two elementals of challenge rating 1 or lower The design intent for options like these is that
. Compare to spells like major image and mislead, which talk about moving. Could minor illusion create a fog cloud? If so, would shooting an arrow through it cancel the illusion? An illusory object made by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
bedchamber.
Magic Painting. One of the paintings depicts a reindeer-shaped creature made of dark woven branches and emerald-green leaves. If a creature moves within 5 feet of the painting, the image
magic, detect thoughts, fire shield, fly, globe of invulnerability, ice storm, identify, knock, legend lore, lightning bolt, mage armor, magic missile, mind blank, mirror image, misty step, plane
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
). Treasure. A character who searches the room finds curios worth 15,000 gp, a dagger of venom, a suit of demon armor, and an instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp), all designed with vulpine shapes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
before spinning the creature a tailor-made robe. As the robe is being fashioned, Mixyll urges its guest to “imagine any image your heart desires.” The spiders can, in the 10 minutes it takes to
create the robe, spin any illusory design or effect into the garment. On completion, they drape the robe over the creature’s shoulders and ascend back to their lair. Each guest can gain this benefit only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
nonmagical, and each half weighs 20 pounds. If the halves are brought together, they display the image of a face that bears a fearsome scowl. The mask is too large to be repaired with a mending spell
are even more formidable than the knights and have served the city well for years. Silverymoon is also a haven for Harpers — not surprising, given that many Harpers are wizards and bards. Grand and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
pile of bones is a +1 longsword. The hilt of the sword is fashioned like a skeletal hand, and a skull-and-bones motif is prominent in the design of the weapon. Gorkoh’s Future. Provided the characters
the center of the room, carved into the rough shape of what looks like a giant foot. Runes scribed into the north and south walls of the chamber create the outline image of a bare footprint
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
smaller monsters haunt the desert sands within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair. These illusions move and appear real, although they can do no harm. A creature that examines an image from a distance can
tell it’s an illusion with a successful DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Any physical interaction with an image reveals it to be an illusion, because objects pass through it. Whenever a creature






