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Instrument of the Bards
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
example, one mongrelfolk might have the basic body shape of a dwarf with a head that combines the features of a cat and a lizard, one arm that ends in a crab’s pincer, and one leg that ends in
such parents are mongrelfolk. (About one child in every hundred is born looking like its non-mongrelfolk parent.)
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
for organizations presented earlier in this chapter. A player character necromancer might cultivate renown within the Cabal of Thar-Zad, while a bard seeks increasing renown within the College of Mac-Fuirmidh.
own hierarchies, traditions, regulations, and procedures. For example, Materros the necromancer could be a brother of the necromantic Cabal of Thar-Zad. As a sign of his high standing within its
Hexblood
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Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
or choose an option from the Hexblood Origins table to determine how your character gained their lineage.
Hexblood Origins
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Origin
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Seeking a child, your parent made a bargain
ways. For example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesn’t work on a creature of the Construct type.
Hexblood Traits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
to resources. Players track renown separately for each group their characters are associated with. For example, an adventurer might have a Renown Score of 5 with one faction and a Renown Score of 20
Renown Renown is an optional rule you can use to track characters’ standing, individually or as a party, within a particular group, such as a faction, an organization, or a community. A character’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
renown separately for each organization his or her character is a member of. For example, an adventurer might have 5 renown within one faction and 20 renown within another, based on the character’s
prerequisites) for advancing in rank, as shown in the Examples of Faction Ranks table. For example, a character might join the Lords’ Alliance after earning 1 renown within that organization, gaining the title
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Faerûn for being eccentric, spoiled, venal, and, above all else, rich.
Whether you are a shining example of the reason for this reputation or one who proves the rule by being an exception, people
filthy dungeons to sipping zzar at a ball? Or have you taken up sword or spell on your family’s behalf, ensuring that they have someone of renown to see to their legacy?
Work with your DM to come
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Basic Rules (2014)
experience earns renown among other bards. Indeed, after telling so many stories about heroes accomplishing mighty deeds, many bards take these themes to heart and assume heroic roles themselves
a master, following the more experienced bard until you were ready to strike out on your own? Or did you attend a college where you studied bardic lore and practiced your musical magic? Perhaps you
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
, inspired by the example of the angels, moved by the plight of the downtrodden, and devoted to the cause of justice. Or you could be a cynic in the ranks, perhaps because you reluctantly followed in the
footsteps of a Boros parent, succumbed to the persuasion of a charismatic recruiter’s lofty promises, or were drawn in by the prospect of a life of action.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the factions described below, provided the character meets the faction’s prerequisites. If you’re using the optional renown rules described in chapter 1 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, allow a player
whose character has the faction agent background to roll a d4 to determine that character’s renown at the start of the adventure. See the “Tracking Renown” sidebar for more information. Characters of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
of guild spells that epitomize the type of magic the guild favors. The Boros Legion, for example, tends to prefer using spells of fire magic and holy light, and its guild spell list reflects that
, jealous, or antagonistic. (It’s possible for these to be the same person; a single person might be generally friendly toward you and simultaneously jealous of your success, for example.) Then you’ll roll
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Subraces Some races have subraces. Members of a subrace have the traits of the parent race in addition to the traits specified for their subrace. Relationships among subraces vary significantly from
race to race and world to world. In the Dragonlance campaign setting, for example, mountain dwarves and hill dwarves live together as different clans of the same people, but in the Forgotten Realms
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
costs imposed by their mage overlords. Lest the workers organize rebellion, High Netherese mages occasionally conducted raids, descending from the sky unexpectedly to make an example of dissidents
. Family and Magic Out of sight of the mages, Low Netherese honored complex and rich customs marked by a profound storytelling tradition and unbreakable family bonds. Tattoos kept records of every parent, spouse, and child in a family.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
to navigate opposing principles. For example, a student pursuing historical studies in Lorehold College might have one counselor who focuses on the unpredictable, war-filled chaos of historical reality
live on central campus after choosing a college, particularly if they pursue extensive studies in multiple colleges or work as resident advisers to first-year students. But most students move to
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
druids; they manage a spell or two thanks to a subclass or feat; or they manifest magical abilities that aren’t even spells. (For example, a barbarian who follows the Path of the Ancestral Guardian
, described in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything, can excel in studying history at Lorehold College by virtue of their connection to an ancestral spirit.) Magic is everywhere on campus. The campus culture
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
on a damage roll, does a College of Lore Bard’s Cutting Words apply to any kind of damage roll including an auto-hit spell like Magic Missile? You can use Cutting Words to reduce the damage from any
the Cleric, Druid, and Wizard lists, a Bard must have that spell prepared via Magical Secrets for it to count as a Bard spell. For example, if a Bard has a Spell Scroll of Spirit Guardians (a spell
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
example, if you play a young or very old character, your age could explain a particularly low Strength or Constitution score, while advanced age could account for a high Intelligence or Wisdom. Size
” lists the most common languages of the D&D multiverse. Subraces Some races have subraces. Members of a subrace have the traits of the parent race in addition to the traits specified for their subrace
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
are associated with one of Theros’s three major poleis: Meletis, Akros, and Setessa. Human Names Human names tend to honor heroes or philosophers of old—an aspirational nudge from parent to child in
from one another. Some attach their place of birth or residence to their own names. A merchant from Meletis named Brigone, for example, would be Brigone of Meletis. Others link their name to their trade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
reputation across Faerûn for being eccentric, spoiled, venal, and, above all else, rich. Whether you are a shining example of the reason for this reputation or one who proves the rule by being an
delving in filthy dungeons to sipping zzar at a ball? Or have you taken up sword or spell on your family’s behalf, ensuring that they have someone of renown to see to their legacy? Work with your DM to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Instrument of the Bards Wondrous item, rarity varies (requires attunement by a bard)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way
. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The following table lists the spells common to all instruments, as well as the spells specific to each one and its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
College of Spirits (Bard) Call Forth Spirits from Beyond the Grave Ignatius Budi College of Spirits Bard Bards of the College of Spirits conjure legendary spirits to change the world. But such
example, if your Bardic Inspiration die is a d8, you can choose to channel any spirit up to (and including) the Shade. Unleashing a Spirit. As a Magic action, you can unleash one of your channeled
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Spellcasting An event in your past, or in the life of a parent or ancestor, left an indelible mark on you, infusing you with arcane magic. This font of magic, whatever its origin, fuels your spells
. For example, if you know the 1st-level spell burning hands and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level spell slot available, you can cast burning hands using either slot. Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Spellcasting An event in your past, or in the life of a parent or ancestor, left an indelible mark on you, infusing you with arcane magic. This font of magic, whatever its origin, fuels your spells
. For example, if you know the 1st-level spell burning hands and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level spell slot available, you can cast burning hands using either slot. Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
human custom. Family names are passed down to children from either parent, and sometimes children use the family names of both their parents. For example, Micyl Savod Zunich was the son of Fonn Zunich
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
live births aren’t uncommon. A mating between yuan-ti of different types almost always produces eggs that hatch into yuan-ti of the weaker parent, so most choose partners of the same type in the
. (Any)
5
Inspiration. My actions set an example for the lesser castes to emulate. (Any)
6
Power. Everything I choose to do is determined by whether it will make me smarter and stronger
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
must be of a level for which you have spell slots. For example, if you’re a level 3 Bard, your list of prepared spells can include six spells of levels 1 and 2 in any combination. If another Bard
your Proficiency Bonus. For example, if you make a Strength (Athletics) check and lack Athletics proficiency, you can add half your Proficiency Bonus to the check. A Bard’s Repertoire
Does your Bard
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. The sphere dissipates whenever it touches anything—a ray, a creature, or a hard surface, for example. These minor magic items have a short life span, and as they age, they begin to emit loud clucking
belongs to Javenesh Stoutclaw (see the “Fellow Students” section), a second-year Lorehold College student and the tavern’s assistant manager. Javenesh doesn’t need the bag and is entertained by watching
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
any spells that the item can produce. Moreover, the character must meet a level minimum determined by the item’s rarity, as shown in the Crafting Magic Items table. For example, a 3rd-level character
particular spell required. You can decide that certain items also require special materials or locations to be created. For example, a character might need alchemist’s supplies to brew a particular
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the event-based goals discussed earlier in this section lend themselves to intrigue adventures. For example, if the adventurers must uncover a conspiracy, negotiate a peace treaty, or secure aid from
to spend influence to gain advantage on a roll relevant to that influence. Another way to handle influence is to treat it like renown (see chapter 1), allowing characters to gain renown at court and within various key factions.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
out one skill or tool proficiency for another doesn’t make a character any stronger or weaker, but doing so can change the flavor of a class in subtle ways. For example, a prominent guild of rogues in
world. For example, you could decide that the clerics of a particular deity belong to an order that forbids the accumulation of material goods, other than magic items useful for their divine mission
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
signature traits? In the case of a new subrace, what sets it apart from the other subraces of the parent race? Compare the race you have in mind with the other race options available to players, to
way to modify an existing race is to change its appearance. Changes to a race’s appearance need not affect its game elements. For example, you could transform halflings into anthropomorphic mice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
age and renown might know unique rituals that can temporarily or permanently alter or transform a creature, bring back the dead for a limited time, rewrite memories, or siphon emotions. At the other end
produces a CR-appropriate spell effect when the hag manipulates or activates it. The effect might be a benefit to herself or an attack against her enemies. For example, a green hag (CR 3) might smash an
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
motivation, but it also might explain some of your class features or magic. A bard of the College of Lore might focus on the study of giants, a Rune Knight fighter (from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Accessories You might use a giant-crafted item—probably something inscribed with one or more Giant runes—as a spellcasting focus. For example, the staff you wield as an arcane focus might have been a giant’s
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
traveling throughout Godsbreath, listening to deeds of local renown that could be added to the Awakening Song, sharing stories from other regions, and challenging people to live up to the Covenant gods
’ example. The Covenant is a pantheon of deities with a particular interest in Godsbreath. They have varied alignments and interests. This local pantheon is for you to define and might include gods
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
who escape his clutches. He regularly sends agents to retrieve the Returned soul or the wayward eidolon of a hero of great renown who has succeeded in returning to Theros. If any of the dead
, renowned or otherwise, escape the Underworld fully intact—without identities erased—Erebos will spare nothing to make an example of the fugitive and any who provided assistance. Divine Relationships Erebos